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Dirty Yellow

#CDC50A

RGB 205, 197, 10 · HSL 58°, 91%, 42% · CMYK 0, 4, 95, 20

Dirty Yellow is #CDC50A in HEX — rgb(205, 197, 10), hsl(58°, 91%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 95%, 20%).

Dirty Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 91%, 42%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CDC50A

RGB205, 197, 10

HSL58°, 91%, 42%

HSV58°, 95%, 80%

CMYK0, 4, 95, 20

Decimal13485322

CSS RGBrgb(205, 197, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 91%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 3.7 · #CCC921

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 5.4 · #CDBC09

Benjamin Moore

Eve 2024-20

ΔE 5.7 · #CDBC0F

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 6 · #DAD000

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 6.5 · #C5C225

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 8.8 · #D7CA38

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 9.5 · #E9DD24

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 9.9 · #D9C737

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 11.4 · #B2C216

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 13.1 · #F3DA0B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolk 844

ΔE 14.9 · #EFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 17 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 20.4 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 26.1 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#CDC50A

#0A10CD

Analogous

#CD650A

#CDC50A

#72CD0A

Triadic

#CDC50A

#0ACDC6

#C60ACD

Split-Complementary

#CDC50A

#0A72CD

#650ACD

Tetradic

#CDC50A

#0ACD65

#0A10CD

#CD0A72

Monochromatic

#3A3903

#847F06

#CDC50A

#F5EE2E

#F9F477

Rectangle

#CDC50A

#10CD0A

#0A10CD

#C60ACD

Compound

#CDC50A

#72CD0A

#0A10CD

#650ACD

Variations

Lighter

#F4ED1D

#EBE662

#ECEAAA

Darker

#A8A204

#767200

#454200

Saturation

#88864E

#CDC60A

#D1CB05

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC50A

#D5C015

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC50A

#C6C64E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC50A

#D3B6C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dirty 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

#D9C023

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC50A

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C547

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#1519A1

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #CDC50A;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC50A;

CSS Variable

--color-dirty-yellow: #CDC50A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dirty-yellow': '#CDC50A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC50A] text-[#CDC50A]

SCSS

$dirty-yellow: #CDC50A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC50A?

#CDC50A is Dirty Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC50A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dirty Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Dirty Yellow?

Dirty 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 Dirty Yellow?

You can download Dirty 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 Dirty Yellow?

The hex code is #CDC50A. In RGB it's 205, 197, 10, and in HSL it's 58°, 91%, 42%.

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