ORANGES

Yellow

#C68F39

RGB 198, 143, 57 · HSL 37°, 55%, 50% · CMYK 0, 28, 71, 22

Yellow is #C68F39 in HEX — rgb(198, 143, 57), hsl(37°, 55%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 71%, 22%).

Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 55%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C68F39

RGB198, 143, 57

HSL37°, 55%, 50%

HSV37°, 71%, 78%

CMYK0, 28, 71, 22

Decimal13012793

CSS RGBrgb(198, 143, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 55%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2154-10

Exact match

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 0.6 · #C68E38

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 1.2 · #C68D37

Dulux

Golden Grain S13G9

ΔE 1.4 · #C58C37

Behr

Glazed Pears M270-6

ΔE 2.5 · #CC953C

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 2.5 · #BF8D35

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 3 · #C89134

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 4.7 · #C68736

Dunn-Edwards

Trading Post DE5377

ΔE 5 · #BB8D3B

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 5.7 · #CF954A

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 6.1 · #CC9249

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 7.8 · #B97D31

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 7.9 · #AF7C20

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 8.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.1 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#C68F39

#396FC6

Analogous

#C64A39

#C68F39

#B5C639

Triadic

#C68F39

#39C690

#9039C6

Split-Complementary

#C68F39

#39B5C6

#4A39C6

Tetradic

#C68F39

#39C64A

#396FC6

#C639B5

Monochromatic

#4F3A17

#8A6528

#C68F39

#D7B175

#E8D3B0

Rectangle

#C68F39

#6FC639

#396FC6

#9039C6

Compound

#C68F39

#B5C639

#396FC6

#4A39C6

Variations

Lighter

#D1A661

#D6BB8F

#E4D6C1

Darker

#A1742B

#71501C

#432F0F

Saturation

#95846A

#C69039

#E2971D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.84:1

Fail

vs Black

7.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C68F39

#B0A037

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68F39

#9A9A4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68F39

#C88790

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D49846

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C68F39

Daylight 5500K

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

#C19D6A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3A619F

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #C68F39;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68F39;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #C68F39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#C68F39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68F39] text-[#C68F39]

SCSS

$yellow: #C68F39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68F39?

#C68F39 is Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C68F39 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, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, 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 #C68F39. In RGB it's 198, 143, 57, and in HSL it's 37°, 55%, 50%.

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