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Independent Gold

#D2BA83

RGB 210, 186, 131 · HSL 42°, 47%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 38, 18

Independent Gold is #D2BA83 in HEX — rgb(210, 186, 131), hsl(42°, 47%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 38%, 18%).

Independent Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 47%, 67%. 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#D2BA83

RGB210, 186, 131

HSL42°, 47%, 67%

HSV42°, 38%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 38, 18

Decimal13810307

CSS RGBrgb(210, 186, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 47%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wandering 264

ΔE 1.7 · #D2BC82

PPG

Hummus 16-10

ΔE 2.4 · #D9BC86

Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

ΔE 2.7 · #D7BB88

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 2.8 · #DABD84

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 3.4 · #D2B87B

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #DDBF85

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 4.3 · #D6BF80

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 4.6 · #DFBD87

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 4.8 · #C2B078

Kilz

Pale Ale LE160-02

ΔE 4.8 · #D4BC8E

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.2 · #E3C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Dubloon 890

ΔE 5.3 · #D5B688

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.6 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.3 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 6.7 · #D9B27D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#D2BA83

#839BD2

Analogous

#D29383

#D2BA83

#C3D283

Triadic

#D2BA83

#83D2BB

#BB83D2

Split-Complementary

#D2BA83

#83C3D2

#9383D2

Tetradic

#D2BA83

#83D293

#839BD2

#D283C3

Monochromatic

#8B7032

#BE9C4B

#D2BA83

#E7DABC

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#D2BA83

#9BD283

#839BD2

#BB83D2

Compound

#D2BA83

#C3D283

#839BD2

#9383D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC89C

#E1D5B8

#EBE5D8

Darker

#C3A04E

#8F712D

#544219

Saturation

#B7B09F

#D2BB83

#E9C46D

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2BA83

#CBBF83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2BA83

#BEBE8C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2BA83

#D4B3B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Independent Gold 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

#DDB87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2BA83

Daylight 5500K

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

#CABDA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#6580BD

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: #D2BA83;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2BA83;

CSS Variable

--color-independent-gold: #D2BA83;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'independent-gold': '#D2BA83' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2BA83] text-[#D2BA83]

SCSS

$independent-gold: #D2BA83;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2BA83?

#D2BA83 is Independent Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2BA83 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Independent Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Independent Gold?

Independent Gold 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 Independent Gold?

You can download Independent Gold 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 Independent Gold?

The hex code is #D2BA83. In RGB it's 210, 186, 131, and in HSL it's 42°, 47%, 67%.

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