YELLOWS

Yellow

#ADB300

RGB 173, 179, 0 · HSL 62°, 100%, 35% · CMYK 3, 0, 100, 30

Yellow is #ADB300 in HEX — rgb(173, 179, 0), hsl(62°, 100%, 35%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 100%, 30%).

Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 100%, 35%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#ADB300

RGB173, 179, 0

HSL62°, 100%, 35%

HSV62°, 100%, 70%

CMYK3, 0, 100, 30

Decimal11383552

CSS RGBrgb(173, 179, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 100%, 35%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2027-20

ΔE 4.3 · #ACBA16

Behr

Margarita P330-6

ΔE 4.3 · #B9B718

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 6.8 · #B2C216

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 7.1 · #C5C225

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 7.8 · #BDC233

Dulux

Golden Passionfruit S19G9

ΔE 8.1 · #B9BB31

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 9.5 · #CCC921

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 10.6 · #A1BE1A

PPG

Willow Herb 17-26

ΔE 13.5 · #AAAC32

RAL

Curry 1027

ΔE 17.5 · #9D9101

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.8 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Science Experiment 781

ΔE 21.1 · #91A135

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 22.2 · #C3D263

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 24.5 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 27.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

#ADB300

#0600B3

Analogous

#B35F00

#ADB300

#53B300

Triadic

#ADB300

#00ADB3

#B300AD

Split-Complementary

#ADB300

#0053B3

#5F00B3

Tetradic

#ADB300

#00B35F

#0600B3

#B30053

Monochromatic

#191A00

#636600

#ADB300

#F6FF00

#F9FF4D

Rectangle

#ADB300

#00B306

#0600B3

#B300AD

Compound

#ADB300

#53B300

#0600B3

#5F00B3

Variations

Lighter

#EDF500

#EAF047

#EBEE9C

Darker

#8A8F00

#5F6200

#373900

Saturation

#72743E

#ADB300

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADB300

#BCA910

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADB300

#B2B244

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADB300

#B4A5AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#C1B31B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADB300

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB83F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#130F89

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 · 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

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: #ADB300;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADB300;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #ADB300;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#ADB300' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADB300] text-[#ADB300]

SCSS

$yellow: #ADB300;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADB300?

#ADB300 is Yellow, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ADB300 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #ADB300. In RGB it's 173, 179, 0, and in HSL it's 62°, 100%, 35%.

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