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Golden Avocado

#CDA64A

RGB 205, 166, 74 · HSL 42°, 57%, 55% · CMYK 0, 19, 64, 20

Golden Avocado is #CDA64A in HEX — rgb(205, 166, 74), hsl(42°, 57%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 64%, 20%).

Golden Avocado pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 57%, 55%. 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#CDA64A

RGB205, 166, 74

HSL42°, 57%, 55%

HSV42°, 64%, 80%

CMYK0, 19, 64, 20

Decimal13477450

CSS RGBrgb(205, 166, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 57%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 2.1 · #D1A748

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 2.6 · #C7A44B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 2.6 · #CCAA4D

Behr

Ginger Jar M300-5

ΔE 2.8 · #C4A143

PPG

Golden Field 1107-7

ΔE 3.3 · #C39E44

Dulux

Brassed Off S15G8

ΔE 3.6 · #CFA243

Vista Paint

Yellow Lupine C-807

ΔE 3.7 · #C9A948

Dunn-Edwards

Chipmunk DE5376

ΔE 3.9 · #CFA14A

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 6.2 · #DBB04A

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6.7 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.8 · #CEAA5B

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 8.5 · #BAA24E

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 8.7 · #CDA434

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.7 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.5 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.3 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#CDA64A

#4B72CE

Analogous

#CE654B

#CDA64A

#B3CE4B

Triadic

#CDA64A

#4BCEA6

#A64BCE

Split-Complementary

#CDA64A

#4BB3CE

#654BCE

Tetradic

#CDA64A

#4BCE65

#4B72CE

#CE4BB3

Monochromatic

#644E1B

#A07D2C

#CDA64A

#DEC487

#EFE1C3

Rectangle

#CDA64A

#72CE4B

#4B72CE

#A64BCE

Compound

#CDA64A

#B3CE4B

#4B72CE

#654BCE

Variations

Lighter

#D8B86F

#DCC799

#E7DDC7

Darker

#B38B2D

#7E601D

#4A390F

Saturation

#A09479

#CEA64B

#E6B032

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDA64A

#C0AF4A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDA64A

#ADAD5D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDA64A

#D09DA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Avocado 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

#D9A953

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDA64A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6AE77

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#3D60B1

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: #CDA64A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDA64A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-avocado: #CDA64A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-avocado': '#CDA64A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDA64A] text-[#CDA64A]

SCSS

$golden-avocado: #CDA64A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDA64A?

#CDA64A is Golden Avocado, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDA64A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Avocado?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Avocado?

Golden Avocado 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 Golden Avocado?

You can download Golden Avocado 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 Golden Avocado?

The hex code is #CDA64A. In RGB it's 205, 166, 74, and in HSL it's 42°, 57%, 55%.

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