YELLOWS

Yellow

#B07A0C

RGB 176, 122, 12 · HSL 40°, 87%, 37% · CMYK 0, 31, 93, 31

Yellow is #B07A0C in HEX — rgb(176, 122, 12), hsl(40°, 87%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 93%, 31%).

Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 87%, 37%. 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#B07A0C

RGB176, 122, 12

HSL40°, 87%, 37%

HSV40°, 93%, 69%

CMYK0, 31, 93, 31

Decimal11565580

CSS RGBrgb(176, 122, 12)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 87%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Honeysuckle Blast S-H-330

ΔE 4.2 · #AE7A1B

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 5.4 · #AF7C20

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 6.8 · #C48919

PPG

Gothic Gold 1208-7

ΔE 8.2 · #BB852F

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 8.6 · #A98307

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Warning 928

ΔE 9.8 · #C69035

Vista Paint

Yellow Warning C-927

ΔE 10 · #C39035

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 10 · #BF8D35

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 10.2 · #BC911F

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 10.2 · #C58C37

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 10.6 · #D19431

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 10.7 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11 · #B97D31

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 14 · #DA9A40

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 19.1 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 21.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#B07A0C

#0C43B0

Analogous

#B0280C

#B07A0C

#95B00C

Triadic

#B07A0C

#0CB07A

#7A0CB0

Split-Complementary

#B07A0C

#0C95B0

#280CB0

Tetradic

#B07A0C

#0CB028

#0C43B0

#B00C95

Monochromatic

#211702

#694807

#B07A0C

#EFA81A

#F4C362

Rectangle

#B07A0C

#43B00C

#0C43B0

#7A0CB0

Compound

#B07A0C

#95B00C

#0C43B0

#280CB0

Variations

Lighter

#EDA310

#E6B657

#E9D2A5

Darker

#906207

#664402

#3C2800

Saturation

#776746

#B07A0C

#B77C06

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

3.73:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#B07A0C

#9B8B03

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B07A0C

#85852F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B07A0C

#B1727B

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

#C38824

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B07A0C

Daylight 5500K

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

#B18D48

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#153C8C

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: #B07A0C;

CSS — background

background-color: #B07A0C;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #B07A0C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#B07A0C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B07A0C] text-[#B07A0C]

SCSS

$yellow: #B07A0C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B07A0C?

#B07A0C is Yellow, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #B07A0C 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 #B07A0C. In RGB it's 176, 122, 12, and in HSL it's 40°, 87%, 37%.

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