YELLOWS
Desert
#CCAD60
Desert is #CCAD60 in HEX — rgb(204, 173, 96), hsl(43°, 51%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 53%, 20%).
Desert pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 51%, 59%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Dunn-Edwards
Filtered Rays DE5438
Kilz
Summer Chartreuse LF140-01
Dulux
Wax Way S15F5
Colorhouse
Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03
Behr
Lemongrass PPU6-18
Valspar
Dylan Velvet 3008-5B
PPG
Glorious Gold 1107-6
Benjamin Moore
Hollywood 279
Vista Paint
Sunshine Yellow K-490
Hallman-Lindsay
Lemon Slice 870
RAL
Sand Yellow 1002
Farrow & Ball
Sudbury Yellow 51
Sherwin-Williams
Antiquity SW6402
IKEA
IKEA112 112
Dutch Boy
Ivory White D-6722
Kobra
Yellow 09
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
44/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Desert 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CCAD60?
#CCAD60 is Desert, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #CCAD60 warm or cool?
Desert reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Desert?
Desert works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Desert?
Desert 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 Desert?
You can download Desert 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 Desert?
The hex code is #CCAD60. In RGB it's 204, 173, 96, and in HSL it's 43°, 51%, 59%.
