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Georgian Yellow

#CF994E

RGB 207, 153, 78 · HSL 35°, 57%, 56% · CMYK 0, 26, 62, 19

Georgian Yellow is #CF994E in HEX — rgb(207, 153, 78), hsl(35°, 57%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 62%, 19%).

Georgian Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 57%, 56%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CF994E

RGB207, 153, 78

HSL35°, 57%, 56%

HSV35°, 62%, 81%

CMYK0, 26, 62, 19

Decimal13605198

CSS RGBrgb(207, 153, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 57%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Georgian Yellow C-1341

Exact match

PPG

Allspice 1207-6

ΔE 1 · #CC974D

Hallman-Lindsay

Georgian Yellow historic-georgian-yellow

ΔE 2 · #D1974C

Behr

Desert Caravan 300D-5

ΔE 2.2 · #D39D55

Valspar

Bugle Call 3006-5A

ΔE 2.3 · #CF954A

Dunn-Edwards

Gingerbread House DE5334

ΔE 2.3 · #CA994E

Benjamin Moore

Delightful 2158-30

ΔE 2.4 · #D29851

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 2.5 · #D69C54

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Rule SW6383

ΔE 3 · #CC9249

Kilz

Vintage Find LD280-02

ΔE 3.9 · #CD9147

Dulux

Gold Foil S12G7

ΔE 4.7 · #D99A4C

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 5.8 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Grain .06 Grain-06

ΔE 8 · #CA9F5E

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 9.1 · #E4A467

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.8 · #B97D31

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.5 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#CF994E

#4F84CF

Analogous

#CF5A4F

#CF994E

#C4CF4F

Triadic

#CF994E

#4FCF99

#994FCF

Split-Complementary

#CF994E

#4FC4CF

#5A4FCF

Tetradic

#CF994E

#4FCF5A

#4F84CF

#CF4FC4

Monochromatic

#68491D

#A4722D

#CF994E

#DFBC8B

#F0DFC7

Rectangle

#CF994E

#84CF4F

#4F84CF

#994FCF

Compound

#CF994E

#C4CF4F

#4F84CF

#5A4FCF

Variations

Lighter

#D8AE72

#DCC19B

#E7DAC8

Darker

#B77E2E

#80571D

#4C3310

Saturation

#A2927C

#CF994F

#E79D37

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CF994E

#B9AA4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CF994E

#A4A45C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CF994E

#D1929A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Georgian Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DB9F56

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CF994E

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8A47A

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3F70B4

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: #CF994E;

CSS — background

background-color: #CF994E;

CSS Variable

--color-georgian-yellow: #CF994E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'georgian-yellow': '#CF994E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CF994E] text-[#CF994E]

SCSS

$georgian-yellow: #CF994E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CF994E?

#CF994E is Georgian Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CF994E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Georgian Yellow?

Georgian Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Georgian Yellow?

Georgian Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Georgian Yellow?

You can download Georgian 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 Georgian Yellow?

The hex code is #CF994E. In RGB it's 207, 153, 78, and in HSL it's 35°, 57%, 56%.

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