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Solar Relic

#D2AB51

RGB 210, 171, 81 · HSL 42°, 59%, 57% · CMYK 0, 19, 61, 18

Solar Relic is #D2AB51 in HEX — rgb(210, 171, 81), hsl(42°, 59%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 61%, 18%).

Solar Relic pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 59%, 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#D2AB51

RGB210, 171, 81

HSL42°, 59%, 57%

HSV42°, 61%, 82%

CMYK0, 19, 61, 18

Decimal13806417

CSS RGBrgb(210, 171, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 59%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Lupine 808

ΔE 2.6 · #CCAA4D

Behr

Campground 330D-5

ΔE 3 · #CEA753

Benjamin Moore

Golden 294

ΔE 3.2 · #D1A748

Valspar

Golden Avocado 3008-5A

ΔE 3.3 · #C7A44B

Dulux

Port Ohope NZ10C4

ΔE 3.7 · #DEB45B

Vista Paint

Slip into Sunset K-481

ΔE 4.2 · #CDAE4E

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 4.3 · #CBA956

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 4.6 · #DFB45F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 5.6 · #CEAA5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6 · #DBB651

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 6.2 · #DBB04A

Kilz

Heart Of Gold LE110-01

ΔE 7.6 · #D5A95F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.1 · #ECC363

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.2 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.7 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D2AB51

#5177D2

Analogous

#D26B51

#D2AB51

#B8D251

Triadic

#D2AB51

#51D2AB

#AB51D2

Split-Complementary

#D2AB51

#51B8D2

#6B51D2

Tetradic

#D2AB51

#51D26B

#5177D2

#D251B8

Monochromatic

#6D551C

#AA842C

#D2AB51

#E2C88D

#F1E6CA

Rectangle

#D2AB51

#77D251

#5177D2

#AB51D2

Compound

#D2AB51

#B8D251

#5177D2

#6B51D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBBC74

#DECA9C

#E8DFC9

Darker

#BC912C

#84651C

#4E3B0F

Saturation

#A5997E

#D2AB51

#E9B43A

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2AB51

#C5B451

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2AB51

#B2B263

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2AB51

#D5A2AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Solar Relic 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

#DDAD58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2AB51

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAB27C

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3E63BA

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: #D2AB51;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2AB51;

CSS Variable

--color-solar-relic: #D2AB51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'solar-relic': '#D2AB51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2AB51] text-[#D2AB51]

SCSS

$solar-relic: #D2AB51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2AB51?

#D2AB51 is Solar Relic, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2AB51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Solar Relic?

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

What colors pair well with Solar Relic?

Solar Relic 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 Solar Relic?

You can download Solar Relic 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 Solar Relic?

The hex code is #D2AB51. In RGB it's 210, 171, 81, and in HSL it's 42°, 59%, 57%.

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