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Sulphine Yellow

#BAA600

RGB 186, 166, 0 · HSL 54°, 100%, 36% · CMYK 0, 11, 100, 27

Sulphine Yellow is #BAA600 in HEX — rgb(186, 166, 0), hsl(54°, 100%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 100%, 27%).

Sulphine Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 100%, 36%. 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#BAA600

RGB186, 166, 0

HSL54°, 100%, 36%

HSV54°, 100%, 73%

CMYK0, 11, 100, 27

Decimal12232192

CSS RGBrgb(186, 166, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 100%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet And Sour P320-7

ΔE 5.5 · #C4B30B

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 6.9 · #CBA901

Benjamin Moore

Chartreuse 2024-10

ΔE 7.4 · #C2B501

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 7.5 · #CEB02A

Vista Paint

Mustard Field K-1201

ΔE 7.5 · #D2B11D

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 8.2 · #BBA528

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 10.5 · #D6AE01

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 11.7 · #E1BB2F

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 12.4 · #C5C225

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.2 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 16 · #CEA02F

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 18.8 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.5 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 21.3 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 22.5 · #C9B156

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BAA600

#0012B8

Analogous

#B84900

#BAA600

#6EB800

Triadic

#BAA600

#00B8A5

#A500B8

Split-Complementary

#BAA600

#006EB8

#4900B8

Tetradic

#BAA600

#00B849

#0012B8

#B8006E

Monochromatic

#1F1C00

#6B6000

#BAA600

#FFE605

#FFEE52

Rectangle

#BAA600

#12B800

#0012B8

#A500B8

Compound

#BAA600

#6EB800

#0012B8

#4900B8

Variations

Lighter

#F9E000

#F0E04A

#EEE69E

Darker

#938400

#655B00

#3B3500

Saturation

#777240

#B8A500

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAA600

#B9A705

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAA600

#AAAA3F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAA600

#BF9AA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sulphine 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

#CBA91B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAA600

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8AE3F

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.

#101C8C

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: #BAA600;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAA600;

CSS Variable

--color-sulphine-yellow: #BAA600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sulphine-yellow': '#BAA600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAA600] text-[#BAA600]

SCSS

$sulphine-yellow: #BAA600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAA600?

#BAA600 is Sulphine Yellow, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BAA600 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sulphine Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Sulphine Yellow?

Sulphine 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 Sulphine Yellow?

You can download Sulphine 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 Sulphine Yellow?

The hex code is #BAA600. In RGB it's 186, 166, 0, and in HSL it's 54°, 100%, 36%.

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