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Yellow

#CDC832

RGB 205, 200, 50 · HSL 58°, 61%, 50% · CMYK 0, 2, 76, 20

Yellow is #CDC832 in HEX — rgb(205, 200, 50), hsl(58°, 61%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 76%, 20%).

Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 61%, 50%. 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#CDC832

RGB205, 200, 50

HSL58°, 61%, 50%

HSV58°, 76%, 80%

CMYK0, 2, 76, 20

Decimal13486130

CSS RGBrgb(205, 200, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 61%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 399

ΔE 2.4 · #CBCB36

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 2.9 · #C5C225

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 3.8 · #D7CA38

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 4.9 · #CCC921

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

ΔE 4.9 · #D9CC40

Dunn-Edwards

Fluorescent Lime DE5517

ΔE 5.9 · #BDC233

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 5.9 · #D9C737

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 8.5 · #CDBC09

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 9.5 · #C6B836

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11.1 · #E1CC4F

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 15.8 · #FFDE42

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.3 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 18.6 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 19.4 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 20.1 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#CDC832

#3237CD

Analogous

#CD7A32

#CDC832

#85CD32

Triadic

#CDC832

#32CDC8

#C832CD

Split-Complementary

#CDC832

#3285CD

#7A32CD

Tetradic

#CDC832

#32CD7A

#3237CD

#CD3285

Monochromatic

#525014

#908C23

#CDC832

#DCD96F

#EBE9AD

Rectangle

#CDC832

#37CD32

#3237CD

#C832CD

Compound

#CDC832

#85CD32

#3237CD

#7A32CD

Variations

Lighter

#D7D35B

#DAD88B

#E5E4BF

Darker

#A7A325

#757217

#45440C

Saturation

#979568

#CDC832

#E6DF19

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC832

#D6C236

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC832

#C9C95A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC832

#D3BAC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#D9C341

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC832

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C865

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#3438A5

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: #CDC832;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC832;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #CDC832;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#CDC832' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC832] text-[#CDC832]

SCSS

$yellow: #CDC832;

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#CACA35 · ΔE 2.3

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#D7C52E · ΔE 5.9

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#CECE4A · ΔE 7.2

Citrus Burst

#D2C13D · ΔE 8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC832?

#CDC832 is Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CDC832 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #CDC832. In RGB it's 205, 200, 50, and in HSL it's 58°, 61%, 50%.

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