YELLOWS

Yellow Gold

#BE8400

RGB 190, 132, 0 · HSL 42°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 0, 31, 100, 25

Yellow Gold is #BE8400 in HEX — rgb(190, 132, 0), hsl(42°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 100%, 25%).

Yellow Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 100%, 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#BE8400

RGB190, 132, 0

HSL42°, 100%, 37%

HSV42°, 100%, 75%

CMYK0, 31, 100, 25

Decimal12485632

CSS RGBrgb(190, 132, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 3.6 · #C48919

Behr

Turmeric M290-7

ΔE 4.9 · #BC8B08

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 8.9 · #D78B1B

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 9.2 · #D19431

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 9.8 · #D19932

RAL

Honey Yellow 1005

ΔE 10.1 · #A98307

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 10.1 · #D29C31

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 11 · #C89134

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 11.5 · #E3A031

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 11.7 · #AF7C20

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 11.7 · #C79535

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 13.3 · #BF8D35

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 14.1 · #C68736

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 16.4 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 21.2 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 24.9 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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 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

#BE8400

#0039BD

Analogous

#BD2600

#BE8400

#97BD00

Triadic

#BE8400

#00BD84

#8400BD

Split-Complementary

#BE8400

#0097BD

#2600BD

Tetradic

#BE8400

#00BD26

#0039BD

#BD0097

Monochromatic

#241900

#704F00

#BE8400

#FFB60A

#FFCD57

Rectangle

#BE8400

#39BD00

#0039BD

#8400BD

Compound

#BE8400

#97BD00

#0039BD

#2600BD

Variations

Lighter

#FDB100

#F1BF4D

#EED79F

Darker

#976A00

#684900

#3C2A00

Saturation

#7B6A42

#BD8400

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

3.24:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.49:1

Deuteranopia

#BE8400

#A79600

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BE8400

#909030

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BE8400

#C07B85

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Gold 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

#CE901B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BE8400

Daylight 5500K

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

#BB953F

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.

#103790

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: #BE8400;

CSS — background

background-color: #BE8400;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-gold: #BE8400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-gold': '#BE8400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BE8400] text-[#BE8400]

SCSS

$yellow-gold: #BE8400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BE8400?

#BE8400 is Yellow Gold, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #BE8400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Gold?

Yellow Gold 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 Gold?

You can download Yellow Gold 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 Gold?

The hex code is #BE8400. In RGB it's 190, 132, 0, and in HSL it's 42°, 100%, 37%.

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