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Fuel Yellow

#D19033

RGB 209, 144, 51 · HSL 35°, 63%, 51% · CMYK 0, 31, 76, 18

Fuel Yellow is #D19033 in HEX — rgb(209, 144, 51), hsl(35°, 63%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 76%, 18%).

Fuel Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 63%, 51%. 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#D19033

RGB209, 144, 51

HSL35°, 63%, 51%

HSV35°, 76%, 82%

CMYK0, 31, 76, 18

Decimal13733939

CSS RGBrgb(209, 144, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 63%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Mustard M260-6

ΔE 1.8 · #CF8C2E

Dunn-Edwards

Jackpot DE5321

ΔE 3 · #D19431

Sherwin-Williams

Trinket SW6685

ΔE 3.8 · #D69835

Dulux

Soft Amber S13G8

ΔE 3.9 · #DC963F

Valspar

Amber Wheat 3003-3A

ΔE 4 · #DA9A40

PPG

Mecca Gold 1209-7

ΔE 4.7 · #C89134

Hallman-Lindsay

Child Of The Moon 914

ΔE 5.4 · #C68D37

Vista Paint

Child of the Moon C-913

ΔE 5.7 · #C68E38

Benjamin Moore

Spicy 2154-20

ΔE 5.9 · #CD963E

Colorhouse

Wood .01 Wood-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C68736

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 8 · #BF8D35

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 9.6 · #EFA94A

Dutch Boy

Caterpillar Yellow D-6765

ΔE 10.5 · #AF7C20

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 10.6 · #B97D31

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 11.8 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.8 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#D19033

#3375D1

Analogous

#D14033

#D19033

#C4D133

Triadic

#D19033

#33D18F

#8F33D1

Split-Complementary

#D19033

#33C4D1

#4033D1

Tetradic

#D19033

#33D140

#3375D1

#D133C4

Monochromatic

#573B14

#966522

#D19033

#DFB172

#EDD4B0

Rectangle

#D19033

#75D133

#3375D1

#8F33D1

Compound

#D19033

#C4D133

#3375D1

#4033D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAA65C

#DCBB8C

#E7D6C0

Darker

#AD7423

#795016

#482F0B

Saturation

#9A866A

#D18F33

#E8931C

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D19033

#B6A52F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D19033

#9E9E48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D19033

#D28892

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fuel 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

#DC9941

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D19033

Daylight 5500K

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

#C99E66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3365AA

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: #D19033;

CSS — background

background-color: #D19033;

CSS Variable

--color-fuel-yellow: #D19033;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fuel-yellow': '#D19033' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D19033] text-[#D19033]

SCSS

$fuel-yellow: #D19033;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D19033?

#D19033 is Fuel Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D19033 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fuel Yellow?

Fuel 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 Fuel Yellow?

Fuel 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 Fuel Yellow?

You can download Fuel 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 Fuel Yellow?

The hex code is #D19033. In RGB it's 209, 144, 51, and in HSL it's 35°, 63%, 51%.

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