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India Yellow

#CB9E59

RGB 203, 158, 89 · HSL 36°, 52%, 57% · CMYK 0, 22, 56, 20

India Yellow is #CB9E59 in HEX — rgb(203, 158, 89), hsl(36°, 52%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 56%, 20%).

India Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 52%, 57%. 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#CB9E59

RGB203, 158, 89

HSL36°, 52%, 57%

HSV36°, 56%, 80%

CMYK0, 22, 56, 20

Decimal13344345

CSS RGBrgb(203, 158, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 52%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

Exact match

Dulux

Hokey Pokey S14F6

ΔE 1.2 · #C79C57

Benjamin Moore

Morgan 189

ΔE 1.9 · #D1A15C

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 2.4 · #CA9F5E

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 3 · #C99E53

Vista Paint

Sunrise Heat C-919

ΔE 3.1 · #C9A15F

Dunn-Edwards

Laredo Road DE5369

ΔE 3.3 · #C7994F

Behr

Amber Autumn S290-5

ΔE 3.3 · #C49959

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunrise Heat 920

ΔE 3.6 · #CAA061

PPG

Amaretto Sours 1106-6

ΔE 3.7 · #C09856

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D5A95F

Valspar

Safari Sun 3004-5B

ΔE 5.2 · #DBA867

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 6.4 · #D69C54

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.8 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 8.7 · #E5A96B

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 14.9 · #B97D31

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#CB9E59

#5886CA

Analogous

#CA6458

#CB9E59

#BFCA58

Triadic

#CB9E59

#58CA9D

#9D58CA

Split-Complementary

#CB9E59

#58BFCA

#6458CA

Tetradic

#CB9E59

#58CA64

#5886CA

#CA58BF

Monochromatic

#694C21

#A37633

#CB9E59

#DDBF92

#EFE1CD

Rectangle

#CB9E59

#86CA58

#5886CA

#9D58CA

Compound

#CB9E59

#BFCA58

#5886CA

#6458CA

Variations

Lighter

#D5B07A

#DAC3A0

#E7DBCB

Darker

#B48135

#7E5922

#4A3413

Saturation

#A29580

#CA9D58

#E5A23E

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB9E59

#B9AB58

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB9E59

#A7A765

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB9E59

#CD979E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

India 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

#D8A35E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB9E59

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5A882

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.

#4571B2

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: #CB9E59;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB9E59;

CSS Variable

--color-india-yellow: #CB9E59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'india-yellow': '#CB9E59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB9E59] text-[#CB9E59]

SCSS

$india-yellow: #CB9E59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB9E59?

#CB9E59 is India Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CB9E59 warm or cool?

India Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with India Yellow?

India 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 India Yellow?

India 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 India Yellow?

You can download India 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 India Yellow?

The hex code is #CB9E59. In RGB it's 203, 158, 89, and in HSL it's 36°, 52%, 57%.

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