YELLOWS

End of Summer

#CC8F15

RGB 204, 143, 21 · HSL 40°, 81%, 44% · CMYK 0, 30, 90, 20

End of Summer is #CC8F15 in HEX — rgb(204, 143, 21), hsl(40°, 81%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 90%, 20%).

End of Summer pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 81%, 44%. 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#CC8F15

RGB204, 143, 21

HSL40°, 81%, 44%

HSV40°, 90%, 80%

CMYK0, 30, 90, 20

Decimal13405973

CSS RGBrgb(204, 143, 21)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 81%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Auric SW6692

ΔE 4.1 · #C48919

Behr

Turmeric M290-7

ΔE 5.9 · #BC8B08

Benjamin Moore

Gold 2155-20

ΔE 6.3 · #DD9323

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 6.8 · #DA9E19

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Gold DE5356

ΔE 6.9 · #D19B2F

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 7.2 · #E3A031

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 7.3 · #D19932

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 8.9 · #D6A332

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 9.4 · #DC9D00

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 10.8 · #C79535

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 12.8 · #DF892A

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 13.6 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 14 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 15.6 · #F59724

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#CC8F15

#1552CB

Analogous

#CB3415

#CC8F15

#ADCB15

Triadic

#CC8F15

#15CB8E

#8E15CB

Split-Complementary

#CC8F15

#15ADCB

#3415CB

Tetradic

#CC8F15

#15CB34

#1552CB

#CB15AD

Monochromatic

#412D07

#865E0E

#CC8F15

#EBB342

#F2CF87

Rectangle

#CC8F15

#52CB15

#1552CB

#8E15CB

Compound

#CC8F15

#ADCB15

#1552CB

#3415CB

Variations

Lighter

#E9AC30

#E4BD6E

#E9D6B1

Darker

#A6730D

#755007

#452F02

Saturation

#8B7955

#CB8E15

#D6920B

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

2.80:1

Fail

vs Black

7.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC8F15

#B4A20C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC8F15

#9C9C3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC8F15

#CE8690

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

End of Summer 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

#D8982B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC8F15

Daylight 5500K

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

#C69D4F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#1E49A1

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: #CC8F15;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC8F15;

CSS Variable

--color-end-of-summer: #CC8F15;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'end-of-summer': '#CC8F15' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC8F15] text-[#CC8F15]

SCSS

$end-of-summer: #CC8F15;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC8F15?

#CC8F15 is End of Summer, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CC8F15 warm or cool?

End of Summer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with End of Summer?

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

What colors pair well with End of Summer?

End of Summer 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 End of Summer?

You can download End of Summer 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 End of Summer?

The hex code is #CC8F15. In RGB it's 204, 143, 21, and in HSL it's 40°, 81%, 44%.

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