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September Sun

#D0BE55

RGB 208, 190, 85 · HSL 51°, 57%, 57% · CMYK 0, 9, 59, 18

September Sun is #D0BE55 in HEX — rgb(208, 190, 85), hsl(51°, 57%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 59%, 18%).

September Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 57%, 57%. 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#D0BE55

RGB208, 190, 85

HSL51°, 57%, 57%

HSV51°, 59%, 82%

CMYK0, 9, 59, 18

Decimal13680213

CSS RGBrgb(208, 190, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 57%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Limón Fresco SW9030

ΔE 1.1 · #CEBC55

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 4.4 · #C7B446

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 4.4 · #D5C757

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 5.1 · #E1C861

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 5.2 · #CEBD48

Dulux

Gold Deposit S17G6

ΔE 6.2 · #E0C957

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 6.6 · #C1BC4B

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 6.7 · #BEB755

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 7.7 · #C9B156

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 7.9 · #CDBB63

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.7 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.9 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.5 · #F2D964

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 11.9 · #E1DD73

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 15.8 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D0BE55

#5366D0

Analogous

#D07F53

#D0BE55

#A4D053

Triadic

#D0BE55

#53D0BD

#BD53D0

Split-Complementary

#D0BE55

#53A4D0

#7F53D0

Tetradic

#D0BE55

#53D07F

#5366D0

#D053A4

Monochromatic

#6C601E

#A8962E

#D0BE55

#E0D48F

#F1EBCB

Rectangle

#D0BE55

#66D053

#5366D0

#BD53D0

Compound

#D0BE55

#A4D053

#5366D0

#7F53D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9CA75

#DDD49D

#E8E3C9

Darker

#BAA52F

#82731E

#4D4410

Saturation

#A49E7F

#D0BD53

#E7CE3B

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0BE55

#D0BE56

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0BE55

#C1C16B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0BE55

#D4B3BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

September Sun 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

#DBBB5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0BE55

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C07F

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.

#4052B7

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: #D0BE55;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0BE55;

CSS Variable

--color-september-sun: #D0BE55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'september-sun': '#D0BE55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0BE55] text-[#D0BE55]

SCSS

$september-sun: #D0BE55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0BE55?

#D0BE55 is September Sun, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D0BE55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with September Sun?

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

What colors pair well with September Sun?

September Sun 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 September Sun?

You can download September Sun 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 September Sun?

The hex code is #D0BE55. In RGB it's 208, 190, 85, and in HSL it's 51°, 57%, 57%.

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