YELLOWS

Festering Brown

#CB8E00

RGB 203, 142, 0 · HSL 42°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 0, 30, 100, 20

Festering Brown is #CB8E00 in HEX — rgb(203, 142, 0), hsl(42°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 100%, 20%).

Festering Brown pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 100%, 40%. 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#CB8E00

RGB203, 142, 0

HSL42°, 100%, 40%

HSV42°, 100%, 80%

CMYK0, 30, 100, 20

Decimal13340160

CSS RGBrgb(203, 142, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 6 · #DA9E19

Behr

Turmeric M290-7

ΔE 6.7 · #BC8B08

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 6.7 · #C48919

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 7.3 · #DC9D00

Benjamin Moore

Gold 2155-20

ΔE 7.6 · #DD9323

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 8.9 · #E3A031

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Gold DE5356

ΔE 9.3 · #D19B2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 10.2 · #D19932

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 10.6 · #D6A332

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 12.1 · #F3A225

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 14.4 · #DF892A

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 15.5 · #F59724

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 16.4 · #AF7C20

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 16.5 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.3 · #ECC363

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

#CB8E00

#003DCC

Analogous

#CC2900

#CB8E00

#A3CC00

Triadic

#CB8E00

#00CC8F

#8F00CC

Split-Complementary

#CB8E00

#00A3CC

#2900CC

Tetradic

#CB8E00

#00CC29

#003DCC

#CC00A3

Monochromatic

#332400

#805900

#CB8E00

#FFBA1A

#FFD166

Rectangle

#CB8E00

#3DCC00

#003DCC

#8F00CC

Compound

#CB8E00

#A3CC00

#003DCC

#2900CC

Variations

Lighter

#FFB60A

#F1C255

#EFD8A4

Darker

#A37200

#704F00

#412E00

Saturation

#857247

#CC8F00

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB8E00

#B3A100

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB8E00

#9B9B35

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB8E00

#CD858F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Festering 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

#D8971B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB8E00

Daylight 5500K

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

#C59C3F

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.

#113B9C

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: #CB8E00;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB8E00;

CSS Variable

--color-festering-brown: #CB8E00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'festering-brown': '#CB8E00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB8E00] text-[#CB8E00]

SCSS

$festering-brown: #CB8E00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB8E00?

#CB8E00 is Festering Brown, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CB8E00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Festering Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Festering Brown?

Festering 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 Festering Brown?

You can download Festering 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 Festering Brown?

The hex code is #CB8E00. In RGB it's 203, 142, 0, and in HSL it's 42°, 100%, 40%.

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