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Sulphur Yellow

#CCC050

RGB 204, 192, 80 · HSL 54°, 55%, 56% · CMYK 0, 6, 61, 20

Sulphur Yellow is #CCC050 in HEX — rgb(204, 192, 80), hsl(54°, 55%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 61%, 20%).

Sulphur Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 55%, 56%. 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

HEX#CCC050

RGB204, 192, 80

HSL54°, 55%, 56%

HSV54°, 61%, 80%

CMYK0, 6, 61, 20

Decimal13418576

CSS RGBrgb(204, 192, 80)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 55%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 2.8 · #D5C757

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 3.4 · #CEBD48

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 3.6 · #C1BC4B

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 3.8 · #D0BE55

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 4.6 · #CEBC55

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 5.1 · #C7B446

Dulux

Sequesta S18G6

ΔE 5.2 · #D4CD58

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 7.3 · #D8BC4B

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 7.5 · #BEB755

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 11 · #CDBB63

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 11.1 · #C9B156

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 11.2 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.3 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.8 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 14.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 18.6 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#CCC050

#515DCD

Analogous

#CD8251

#CCC050

#9BCD51

Triadic

#CCC050

#51CDC0

#C051CD

Split-Complementary

#CCC050

#519BCD

#8251CD

Tetradic

#CCC050

#51CD82

#515DCD

#CD519B

Monochromatic

#675F1E

#A2972F

#CCC050

#DED68C

#EFEBC8

Rectangle

#CCC050

#5DCD51

#515DCD

#C051CD

Compound

#CCC050

#9BCD51

#515DCD

#8251CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CD74

#DBD59C

#E7E4C9

Darker

#B4A730

#7E751F

#4B4511

Saturation

#A19E7C

#CDC051

#E6D438

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC050

#CFBE52

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC050

#C2C268

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC050

#D1B4BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sulphur Yellow 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

#D8BD57

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC050

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C27B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#414CB2

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: #CCC050;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC050;

CSS Variable

--color-sulphur-yellow: #CCC050;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sulphur-yellow': '#CCC050' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC050] text-[#CCC050]

SCSS

$sulphur-yellow: #CCC050;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC050?

#CCC050 is Sulphur Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CCC050 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sulphur Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Sulphur Yellow?

Sulphur Yellow 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 Sulphur Yellow?

You can download Sulphur 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 Sulphur Yellow?

The hex code is #CCC050. In RGB it's 204, 192, 80, and in HSL it's 54°, 55%, 56%.

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