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Australien

#CC9911

RGB 204, 153, 17 · HSL 44°, 85%, 43% · CMYK 0, 25, 92, 20

Australien is #CC9911 in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 17), hsl(44°, 85%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 92%, 20%).

Australien pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 85%, 43%. 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#CC9911

RGB204, 153, 17

HSL44°, 85%, 43%

HSV44°, 92%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 92, 20

Decimal13408529

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 85%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 4.7 · #DA9E19

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 5.1 · #D6A02B

Behr

Leisure S-H-360

ΔE 5.8 · #BD9609

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 6.9 · #D6A332

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 7.2 · #CEA02F

Dunn-Edwards

Mustard Seed DE5426

ΔE 7.3 · #C69F26

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 7.5 · #DC9D00

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 8.4 · #BC911F

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 8.8 · #D6AC34

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 9.4 · #E3A031

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 15.1 · #FFBA38

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 16.4 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16.9 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 17.1 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 18.9 · #FDAD00

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.3 · #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 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

#CC9911

#1042CB

Analogous

#CB3C10

#CC9911

#9FCB10

Triadic

#CC9911

#10CB99

#9910CB

Split-Complementary

#CC9911

#109FCB

#3C10CB

Tetradic

#CC9911

#10CB3C

#1042CB

#CB109F

Monochromatic

#3D2E05

#84640B

#CC9911

#EFBE39

#F5D580

Rectangle

#CC9911

#42CB10

#1042CB

#9910CB

Compound

#CC9911

#9FCB10

#1042CB

#3C10CB

Variations

Lighter

#EEB928

#E7C569

#EADAAE

Darker

#A67C09

#755704

#453301

Saturation

#8A7B52

#CB9910

#D39D08

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

8.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9911

#BAA70A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9911

#A3A33D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9911

#CE8F99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Australien 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

#D89F28

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9911

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A44C

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.

#1A3EA1

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: #CC9911;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9911;

CSS Variable

--color-australien: #CC9911;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'australien': '#CC9911' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9911] text-[#CC9911]

SCSS

$australien: #CC9911;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9911?

#CC9911 is Australien, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9911 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Australien?

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

What colors pair well with Australien?

Australien 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 Australien?

You can download Australien 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 Australien?

The hex code is #CC9911. In RGB it's 204, 153, 17, and in HSL it's 44°, 85%, 43%.

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