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Bubonic Brown

#C68400

RGB 198, 132, 0 · HSL 40°, 100%, 39% · CMYK 0, 33, 100, 22

Bubonic Brown is #C68400 in HEX — rgb(198, 132, 0), hsl(40°, 100%, 39%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 100%, 22%).

Bubonic Brown pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 39%. 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#C68400

RGB198, 132, 0

HSL40°, 100%, 39%

HSV40°, 100%, 78%

CMYK0, 33, 100, 22

Decimal13009920

CSS RGBrgb(198, 132, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 5.3 · #C48919

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2155-10

ΔE 5.7 · #D78B1B

Behr

Back To School M260-7

ΔE 8.2 · #BF7B18

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 9.9 · #D19431

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 10.5 · #DA9E19

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 10.7 · #E3A031

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 11.1 · #D19932

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 11.3 · #DF892A

Dulux

Pumpkin Delight S11G8

ΔE 11.6 · #E28B2B

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 11.8 · #DC9D00

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 12.6 · #C89134

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 13.9 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 14.9 · #F59724

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 15.4 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 20.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 26.5 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#C68400

#0042C7

Analogous

#C72100

#C68400

#A6C700

Triadic

#C68400

#00C785

#8500C7

Split-Complementary

#C68400

#00A6C7

#2100C7

Tetradic

#C68400

#00C721

#0042C7

#C700A6

Monochromatic

#2E1F00

#7A5200

#C68400

#FFB114

#FFCA61

Rectangle

#C68400

#42C700

#0042C7

#8500C7

Compound

#C68400

#A6C700

#0042C7

#2100C7

Variations

Lighter

#FFAC06

#F1BC52

#EFD5A2

Darker

#9F6A00

#6D4900

#402A00

Saturation

#816D46

#C78500

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

3.13:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.70:1

Deuteranopia

#C68400

#AB9A00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68400

#929230

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68400

#C77C86

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bubonic Brown 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

#D4901B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68400

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1953F

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.

#113E98

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: #C68400;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68400;

CSS Variable

--color-bubonic-brown: #C68400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bubonic-brown': '#C68400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68400] text-[#C68400]

SCSS

$bubonic-brown: #C68400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68400?

#C68400 is Bubonic Brown, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C68400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bubonic Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Bubonic Brown?

Bubonic Brown 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 Bubonic Brown?

You can download Bubonic Brown 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 Bubonic Brown?

The hex code is #C68400. In RGB it's 198, 132, 0, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 39%.

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