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Wandering

#CDB573

RGB 205, 181, 115 · HSL 44°, 47%, 63% · CMYK 0, 12, 44, 20

Wandering is #CDB573 in HEX — rgb(205, 181, 115), hsl(44°, 47%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 44%, 20%).

Wandering pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 47%, 63%. 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#CDB573

RGB205, 181, 115

HSL44°, 47%, 63%

HSV44°, 44%, 80%

CMYK0, 12, 44, 20

Decimal13481331

CSS RGBrgb(205, 181, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 47%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gemstone 265

ΔE 2.6 · #CBB376

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 2.7 · #D1B871

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 3 · #D2B87B

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 3.4 · #D5BD77

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 3.6 · #D3BD76

Behr

Perennial Gold S310-4

ΔE 3.7 · #C8B478

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 4.1 · #D6BF80

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 5 · #D1B075

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 5.1 · #D0B469

Sherwin-Williams

Sassy Green SW6416

ΔE 5.8 · #BBA86A

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 6.1 · #DABD84

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.2 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.4 · #DCB771

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7 · #BCB472

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 9.4 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CDB573

#748CCD

Analogous

#CD8974

#CDB573

#B8CD74

Triadic

#CDB573

#74CDB5

#B574CD

Split-Complementary

#CDB573

#74B8CD

#8974CD

Tetradic

#CDB573

#74CD89

#748CCD

#CD74B8

Monochromatic

#7C672D

#B49541

#CDB573

#E1D3AD

#F6F1E5

Rectangle

#CDB573

#8CCD74

#748CCD

#B574CD

Compound

#CDB573

#B8CD74

#748CCD

#8974CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7C490

#DDD1B0

#E9E3D3

Darker

#BF9E42

#866E2B

#4F4018

Saturation

#AEA793

#CDB574

#E6C15B

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB573

#C7B974

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB573

#B9B97E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB573

#D0ADB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wandering 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

#D9B471

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB573

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B996

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#5972B8

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: #CDB573;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB573;

CSS Variable

--color-wandering: #CDB573;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wandering': '#CDB573' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB573] text-[#CDB573]

SCSS

$wandering: #CDB573;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB573?

#CDB573 is Wandering, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDB573 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wandering?

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

What colors pair well with Wandering?

Wandering 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 Wandering?

You can download Wandering 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 Wandering?

The hex code is #CDB573. In RGB it's 205, 181, 115, and in HSL it's 44°, 47%, 63%.

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