YELLOWS
Hollywood
#C7AF4A
Hollywood is #C7AF4A in HEX — rgb(199, 175, 74), hsl(48°, 53%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 63%, 22%).
Hollywood pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 53%, 54%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dunn-Edwards
Gold Gleam DE5452
Sherwin-Williams
Hep Green SW6704
Vista Paint
Slip into Sunset K-481
Hallman-Lindsay
Rain Slicker 801
RAL
Lemon Yellow 1012
Colorhouse
Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05
Benjamin Moore
Spice CSP-925
Behr
French Pale Gold 350D-5
Dulux
Yellowstone S16F7
IKEA
IKEA191 191
Valspar
Spring Moss 3007-3A
PPG
Parachute 1218-5
Kilz
Fresh Avocado LF140-02
Farrow & Ball
Babouche 223
Kobra
Yellow 06
Dutch Boy
Bone Ivory VS-9225
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
43/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Hollywood 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C7AF4A?
#C7AF4A is Hollywood, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #C7AF4A warm or cool?
Hollywood reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Hollywood?
Hollywood works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Hollywood?
Hollywood 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 Hollywood?
You can download Hollywood 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 Hollywood?
The hex code is #C7AF4A. In RGB it's 199, 175, 74, and in HSL it's 48°, 53%, 54%.
