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Gomashio Yellow

#CC9933

RGB 204, 153, 51 · HSL 40°, 60%, 50% · CMYK 0, 25, 75, 20

Gomashio Yellow is #CC9933 in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 51), hsl(40°, 60%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 75%, 20%).

Gomashio Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 40°, 60%, 50%. 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#CC9933

RGB204, 153, 51

HSL40°, 60%, 50%

HSV40°, 75%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 75, 20

Decimal13408563

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 60%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Yellow Shout C-934

ΔE 0.9 · #CE9933

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Shout 935

ΔE 2.5 · #D19932

Dulux

Sun Dial S15G9

ΔE 2.9 · #C79535

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Gold DE5356

ΔE 3 · #D19B2F

Sherwin-Williams

Crispy Gold SW6699

ΔE 3.4 · #C49832

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 4.6 · #C89134

Behr

Glazed Pears M270-6

ΔE 5.5 · #CC953C

Benjamin Moore

Spicy 2154-20

ΔE 5.8 · #CD963E

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 6.5 · #D3A746

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 6.6 · #CDA434

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 7.3 · #BF8D35

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.9 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 11.1 · #C68736

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 12.1 · #DBB651

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.8 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16 · #CB9E59

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

#CC9933

#3366CC

Analogous

#CC4C33

#CC9933

#B2CC33

Triadic

#CC9933

#33CC99

#9933CC

Split-Complementary

#CC9933

#33B2CC

#4C33CC

Tetradic

#CC9933

#33CC4D

#3366CC

#CC33B2

Monochromatic

#523D14

#8F6B24

#CC9933

#DBB870

#EBD6AD

Rectangle

#CC9933

#66CC33

#3366CC

#9933CC

Compound

#CC9933

#B2CC33

#3366CC

#4C33CC

Variations

Lighter

#D6AD5C

#DAC08B

#E5D9C0

Darker

#A67B26

#745618

#45320D

Saturation

#968769

#CC9933

#E6A219

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9933

#B9A831

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9933

#A3A34B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9933

#CE9099

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Gomashio 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

#D89F41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9933

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A466

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#355AA4

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: #CC9933;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9933;

CSS Variable

--color-gomashio-yellow: #CC9933;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gomashio-yellow': '#CC9933' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9933] text-[#CC9933]

SCSS

$gomashio-yellow: #CC9933;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9933?

#CC9933 is Gomashio Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9933 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gomashio Yellow?

Gomashio 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 Gomashio Yellow?

Gomashio 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 Gomashio Yellow?

You can download Gomashio 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 Gomashio Yellow?

The hex code is #CC9933. In RGB it's 204, 153, 51, and in HSL it's 40°, 60%, 50%.

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