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Hay Wain

#CDAD59

RGB 205, 173, 89 · HSL 43°, 54%, 58% · CMYK 0, 16, 57, 20

Hay Wain is #CDAD59 in HEX — rgb(205, 173, 89), hsl(43°, 54%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 57%, 20%).

Hay Wain pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 54%, 58%. 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#CDAD59

RGB205, 173, 89

HSL43°, 54%, 58%

HSV43°, 57%, 80%

CMYK0, 16, 57, 20

Decimal13479257

CSS RGBrgb(205, 173, 89)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 54%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hollywood 279

ΔE 1.1 · #CBAC56

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 1.6 · #CBA956

Dulux

Warm Woollen S16F6

ΔE 1.7 · #CFB059

Dunn-Edwards

Tanami Desert DE5445

ΔE 2 · #D0B25C

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 2.9 · #CEAA5B

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 3.6 · #C9AD5F

Behr

Campground 330D-5

ΔE 3.7 · #CEA753

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 3.9 · #D8B760

Vista Paint

Bright Idea C-806

ΔE 4.2 · #D7B65C

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 4.5 · #C7A44B

Sherwin-Williams

Alchemy SW6395

ΔE 7.6 · #C99E53

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 8.3 · #DCB771

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.9 · #DBB651

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 9 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 13.7 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.9 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#CDAD59

#5A7BCE

Analogous

#CE735A

#CDAD59

#B5CE5A

Triadic

#CDAD59

#5ACEAD

#AD5ACE

Split-Complementary

#CDAD59

#5AB5CE

#735ACE

Tetradic

#CDAD59

#5ACE73

#5A7BCE

#CE5AB5

Monochromatic

#6E5821

#A98732

#CDAD59

#DFCA95

#F1E8D0

Rectangle

#CDAD59

#7BCE5A

#5A7BCE

#AD5ACE

Compound

#CDAD59

#B5CE5A

#5A7BCE

#735ACE

Variations

Lighter

#D8BD7B

#DCCCA1

#E8E0CB

Darker

#B99333

#826621

#4D3C12

Saturation

#A59B83

#CEAD5A

#E6B841

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

2.16:1

Fail

vs Black

9.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDAD59

#C3B459

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDAD59

#B3B369

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDAD59

#D0A4AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hay Wain 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

#D9AE5E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDAD59

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B382

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.

#4465B7

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: #CDAD59;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDAD59;

CSS Variable

--color-hay-wain: #CDAD59;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hay-wain': '#CDAD59' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDAD59] text-[#CDAD59]

SCSS

$hay-wain: #CDAD59;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDAD59?

#CDAD59 is Hay Wain, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDAD59 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hay Wain?

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

What colors pair well with Hay Wain?

Hay Wain 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 Hay Wain?

You can download Hay Wain 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 Hay Wain?

The hex code is #CDAD59. In RGB it's 205, 173, 89, and in HSL it's 43°, 54%, 58%.

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