YELLOWS
Dragonwell
#967F38
Dragonwell is #967F38 in HEX — rgb(150, 127, 56), hsl(45°, 46%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 63%, 41%).
Dragonwell pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 46%, 40%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Benjamin Moore
Dragonwell CSP-930
Dulux
Turmeric S16E9
Behr
Woven Basket 340F-7
Dunn-Edwards
Arrow Rock DE5440
Sherwin-Williams
Brassy SW6410
PPG
Peas Please 1110-7
Vista Paint
Gold Estate C-885
Hallman-Lindsay
Saffron Valley 872
Kilz
Pickling Spice LF120-01
Valspar
Corduroy 3007-5A
Colorhouse
Grain .07 Grain-07
RAL
Green Brown 8000
IKEA
IKEA157 157
Farrow & Ball
India Yellow 66
Kobra
Beige 04
Dutch Boy
Caterpillar Yellow D-6765
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
22/100
Dark
Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.
Undertone
Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Dragonwell 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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 · Doors · Mouldings
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #967F38?
#967F38 is Dragonwell, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #967F38 warm or cool?
Dragonwell reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Dragonwell?
Dragonwell works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Dragonwell?
Dragonwell 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 Dragonwell?
You can download Dragonwell 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 Dragonwell?
The hex code is #967F38. In RGB it's 150, 127, 56, and in HSL it's 45°, 46%, 40%.
