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Couscous

#D6BF80

RGB 214, 191, 128 · HSL 44°, 51%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 40, 16

Couscous is #D6BF80 in HEX — rgb(214, 191, 128), hsl(44°, 51%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 40%, 16%).

Couscous pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 51%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D6BF80

RGB214, 191, 128

HSL44°, 51%, 67%

HSV44°, 40%, 84%

CMYK0, 11, 40, 16

Decimal14073728

CSS RGBrgb(214, 191, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 51%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-420

ΔE 1.2 · #D5BD80

Behr

Camel 350F-5

ΔE 1.3 · #D4C081

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 2 · #DCC182

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 2.7 · #D2B87B

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC686

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 3.8 · #DABD84

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.2 · #D3BD76

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 4.3 · #D2BA83

PPG

Hummus 16-10

ΔE 5 · #D9BC86

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 6 · #C8BD83

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 6.2 · #E8D08E

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.2 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 6.6 · #E3C28D

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D6BF80

#8097D6

Analogous

#D69480

#D6BF80

#C2D680

Triadic

#D6BF80

#80D6BF

#BF80D6

Split-Complementary

#D6BF80

#80C2D6

#9480D6

Tetradic

#D6BF80

#80D694

#8097D6

#D680C2

Monochromatic

#8E752E

#C3A246

#D6BF80

#E9DCBA

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#D6BF80

#97D680

#8097D6

#BF80D6

Compound

#D6BF80

#C2D680

#8097D6

#9480D6

Variations

Lighter

#DECC99

#E2D7B7

#ECE6D7

Darker

#C8A649

#937729

#574617

Saturation

#B8B19E

#D6BF80

#EAC86B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6BF80

#D0C381

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6BF80

#C3C38A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6BF80

#D9B7BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Couscous brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#E0BC7B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D6BF80

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CDC19F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#627BC1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D6BF80;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6BF80;

CSS Variable

--color-couscous: #D6BF80;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'couscous': '#D6BF80' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6BF80] text-[#D6BF80]

SCSS

$couscous: #D6BF80;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6BF80?

#D6BF80 is Couscous, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6BF80 warm or cool?

Couscous reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Couscous?

Couscous works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Couscous?

Couscous pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Couscous?

You can download Couscous on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Couscous?

The hex code is #D6BF80. In RGB it's 214, 191, 128, and in HSL it's 44°, 51%, 67%.

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