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Candle Glow

#CDBC96

RGB 205, 188, 150 · HSL 41°, 35%, 70% · CMYK 0, 8, 27, 20

Candle Glow is #CDBC96 in HEX — rgb(205, 188, 150), hsl(41°, 35%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 20%).

Candle Glow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 35%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CDBC96

RGB205, 188, 150

HSL41°, 35%, 70%

HSV41°, 27%, 80%

CMYK0, 8, 27, 20

Decimal13483158

CSS RGBrgb(205, 188, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 35%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

CandleCSP-1015

ΔE 0.4 · #CEBD97

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Dulux

Balsa StoneS15D3

ΔE 1.3 · #CBB992

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Vista Paint

Palmetto BluffC-308

ΔE 1.5 · #CDBA92

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Hallman-Lindsay

Palmetto Bluff309

ΔE 1.8 · #CEB993

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PPG

Sandy Pail1104-4

ΔE 1.8 · #D2C098

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Behr

Curious CollectionN290-4

ΔE 2 · #D2C199

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Sherwin-Williams

EcruSW6135

ΔE 2.1 · #D0BA94

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Farrow & Ball

Cord16

ΔE 2.9 · #D6C39E

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Valspar

Epic6008-3C

ΔE 3 · #CBBD9C

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Kilz

Season'S ChangeLF150-01

ΔE 3.4 · #CDC196

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Dunn-Edwards

High NoonDEC743

ΔE 3.7 · #CFB999

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Dutch Boy

Star of GoldDCP-0323

ΔE 4.2 · #C5BA9A

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 4.3 · #D0C092

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Colorhouse

Leaf .02Leaf-02

ΔE 4.6 · #C1B98F

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IKEA

IKEA145145

ΔE 5 · #CFC7A2

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RAL

Pebble Grey7032

ΔE 8.3 · #B8B799

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#CDBC96

#98A9CD

Analogous

#CDA298

#CDBC96

#C3CD98

Triadic

#CDBC96

#98CDBC

#BC98CD

Split-Complementary

#CDBC96

#98C3CD

#A298CD

Tetradic

#CDBC96

#98CDA2

#98A9CD

#CD98C3

Monochromatic

#8A7342

#B49B64

#CDBC96

#E6DECB

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#CDBC96

#A9CD98

#98A9CD

#BC98CD

Compound

#CDBC96

#C3CD98

#98A9CD

#A298CD

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Candle Glow run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F5F2EA

Tint #EBE4D6

Tint #E1D7C1

Tint #D7CAAC

Base #CDBC96

Shade #B59C66

Shade #8D7644

Shade #5B4C2C

Shade #292314

Variations

Lighter

#D7CAAC

#DFD6C3

#EBE7DE

Darker

#B89E66

#88703C

#504222

Saturation

#BBB5AA

#CDBC98

#E6C57F

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBC96

#C8BF97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBC96

#BFBF9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBC96

#CFB7BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Candle Glow 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

#D9BA8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BFB0

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#798CB6

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: #CDBC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBC96;

CSS Variable

--color-candle-glow: #CDBC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candle-glow': '#CDBC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBC96] text-[#CDBC96]

SCSS

$candle-glow: #CDBC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBC96?

#CDBC96 is Candle Glow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Candle Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Candle Glow?

Candle Glow 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 Candle Glow?

You can download Candle Glow 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 Candle Glow?

The hex code is #CDBC96. In RGB it's 205, 188, 150, and in HSL it's 41°, 35%, 70%.

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