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Vivid Amber

#CC9900

RGB 204, 153, 0 · HSL 45°, 100%, 40% · CMYK 0, 25, 100, 20

Vivid Amber is #CC9900 in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 0), hsl(45°, 100%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 20%).

Vivid Amber pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 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#CC9900

RGB204, 153, 0

HSL45°, 100%, 40%

HSV45°, 100%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 100, 20

Decimal13408512

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 4.9 · #DA9E19

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 6.2 · #DC9D00

Behr

Leisure S-H-360

ΔE 6.6 · #BD9609

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 7.3 · #D6A02B

Dunn-Edwards

Brassy DEA122

ΔE 8.6 · #D5AB2C

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 9 · #D6A332

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 9.4 · #CEA02F

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 10.2 · #D6AC34

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 10.4 · #BC911F

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 10.8 · #E3A031

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 14.9 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 17.6 · #FDAD00

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 17.8 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.7 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 18.9 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

#CC9900

#0033CC

Analogous

#CC3300

#CC9900

#99CC00

Triadic

#CC9900

#00CC99

#9900CC

Split-Complementary

#CC9900

#0099CC

#3300CC

Tetradic

#CC9900

#00CC33

#0033CC

#CC0099

Monochromatic

#332600

#806000

#CC9900

#FFC61A

#FFD966

Rectangle

#CC9900

#33CC00

#0033CC

#9900CC

Compound

#CC9900

#99CC00

#0033CC

#3300CC

Variations

Lighter

#FFC20A

#F1CA55

#EFDCA4

Darker

#A37A00

#705400

#413100

Saturation

#857547

#CC9900

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9900

#BAA700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9900

#A3A339

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9900

#CF8F99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vivid Amber 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

#D89F1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9900

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A43F

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.

#11349C

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: #CC9900;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9900;

CSS Variable

--color-vivid-amber: #CC9900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivid-amber': '#CC9900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9900] text-[#CC9900]

SCSS

$vivid-amber: #CC9900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9900?

#CC9900 is Vivid Amber, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9900 warm or cool?

Vivid Amber reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vivid Amber?

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

What colors pair well with Vivid Amber?

Vivid Amber 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 Vivid Amber?

You can download Vivid Amber 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 Vivid Amber?

The hex code is #CC9900. In RGB it's 204, 153, 0, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 40%.

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