YELLOWS

Slip into Sunset

#CDAE4E

RGB 205, 174, 78 · HSL 45°, 56%, 55% · CMYK 0, 15, 62, 20

Slip into Sunset is #CDAE4E in HEX — rgb(205, 174, 78), hsl(45°, 56%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 62%, 20%).

Slip into Sunset pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 56%, 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#CDAE4E

RGB205, 174, 78

HSL45°, 56%, 55%

HSV45°, 62%, 80%

CMYK0, 15, 62, 20

Decimal13479502

CSS RGBrgb(205, 174, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 56%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Slip into Sunset K-481

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Gold Gleam DE5452

ΔE 2.2 · #CFB352

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 2.2 · #CCAA4D

Benjamin Moore

French 287

ΔE 3.6 · #C7A548

Behr

French Pale Gold 350D-5

ΔE 4.2 · #D0AB45

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 4.3 · #C9B156

Dulux

Warm Woollen S16F6

ΔE 4.3 · #CFB059

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 4.7 · #C7A44B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 4.8 · #DBB651

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 6.1 · #CBA956

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 6.5 · #DBB04A

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.7 · #C7B446

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 8 · #BAA24E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.3 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.2 · #F2D964

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 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

#CDAE4E

#4C6CCD

Analogous

#CD6C4C

#CDAE4E

#ACCD4C

Triadic

#CDAE4E

#4CCDAC

#AC4CCD

Split-Complementary

#CDAE4E

#4CACCD

#6C4CCD

Tetradic

#CDAE4E

#4CCD6C

#4C6CCD

#CD4CAC

Monochromatic

#63521C

#9F832D

#CDAE4E

#DDC888

#EEE3C3

Rectangle

#CDAE4E

#6CCD4C

#4C6CCD

#AC4CCD

Compound

#CDAE4E

#ACCD4C

#4C6CCD

#6C4CCD

Variations

Lighter

#D7BD70

#DBCB99

#E7DFC7

Darker

#B2912E

#7D651E

#4A3B10

Saturation

#A09679

#CDAC4C

#E6B933

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDAE4E

#C5B44E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDAE4E

#B4B462

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDAE4E

#D0A4AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Slip into Sunset 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

#D9AF56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDAE4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B47A

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.

#3E5BB0

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: #CDAE4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDAE4E;

CSS Variable

--color-slip-into-sunset: #CDAE4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slip-into-sunset': '#CDAE4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDAE4E] text-[#CDAE4E]

SCSS

$slip-into-sunset: #CDAE4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDAE4E?

#CDAE4E is Slip into Sunset, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDAE4E warm or cool?

Slip into Sunset reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Slip into Sunset?

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

What colors pair well with Slip into Sunset?

Slip into Sunset 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 Slip into Sunset?

You can download Slip into Sunset 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 Slip into Sunset?

The hex code is #CDAE4E. In RGB it's 205, 174, 78, and in HSL it's 45°, 56%, 55%.

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