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Yellow

#CAAE6D

RGB 202, 174, 109 · HSL 42°, 47%, 61% · CMYK 0, 14, 46, 21

Yellow is #CAAE6D in HEX — rgb(202, 174, 109), hsl(42°, 47%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 46%, 21%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 47%, 61%. 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

HEX#CAAE6D

RGB202, 174, 109

HSL42°, 47%, 61%

HSV42°, 46%, 79%

CMYK0, 14, 46, 21

Decimal13282925

CSS RGBrgb(202, 174, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 47%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Citrine AF-370

ΔE 2.1 · #C9AC6F

Behr

Rye 310F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #D1B16E

Vista Paint

Sunshine Yellow K-490

ΔE 3.2 · #C5A863

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 3.4 · #C6A664

Dunn-Edwards

Flickering Gold DE6166

ΔE 3.4 · #C6A668

Valspar

Earthen Sienna 3007-5B

ΔE 3.5 · #C9A768

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 3.8 · #D1B075

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 3.8 · #C2A462

Dulux

Canadian Maple S16E5

ΔE 4 · #CAAF66

Kilz

Ripe Olives LE270-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C0A569

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 4.4 · #D1B871

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.1 · #DCB771

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.1 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 8.3 · #CA9F5E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.3 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#CAAE6D

#6D89CA

Analogous

#CA806D

#CAAE6D

#B8CA6D

Triadic

#CAAE6D

#6DCAAE

#AE6DCA

Split-Complementary

#CAAE6D

#6DB8CA

#806DCA

Tetradic

#CAAE6D

#6DCA80

#6D89CA

#CA6DB8

Monochromatic

#745E2A

#AC8B3E

#CAAE6D

#DFCDA5

#F3ECDD

Rectangle

#CAAE6D

#89CA6D

#6D89CA

#AE6DCA

Compound

#CAAE6D

#B8CA6D

#6D89CA

#806DCA

Variations

Lighter

#D5BE8A

#DBCDAB

#E8E1D1

Darker

#BA953F

#826729

#4D3D17

Saturation

#AAA18E

#CAAE6D

#E5B952

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAAE6D

#C1B46D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAAE6D

#B3B378

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAAE6D

#CDA6AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#D7AF6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAAE6D

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B491

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5371B5

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: #CAAE6D;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAAE6D;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #CAAE6D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#CAAE6D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAAE6D] text-[#CAAE6D]

SCSS

$yellow: #CAAE6D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAAE6D?

#CAAE6D is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CAAE6D 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, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 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 #CAAE6D. In RGB it's 202, 174, 109, and in HSL it's 42°, 47%, 61%.

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