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Further Afield

#D2BB79

RGB 210, 187, 121 · HSL 44°, 50%, 65% · CMYK 0, 11, 42, 18

Further Afield is #D2BB79 in HEX — rgb(210, 187, 121), hsl(44°, 50%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 42%, 18%).

Further Afield pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 50%, 65%. 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#D2BB79

RGB210, 187, 121

HSL44°, 50%, 65%

HSV44°, 42%, 82%

CMYK0, 11, 42, 18

Decimal13810553

CSS RGBrgb(210, 187, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 50%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 2.2 · #D6BF80

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #D5BD77

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 2.5 · #D3BD76

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-420

ΔE 2.7 · #D5BD80

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 2.8 · #D2B87B

Behr

Camel 350F-5

ΔE 2.8 · #D4C081

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 3 · #D1B871

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 4.4 · #DFC686

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 5 · #E2C681

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 5.6 · #D2BA83

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 6.1 · #D1B075

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.7 · #DCB771

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 6.9 · #C2B078

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.3 · #BCB472

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 8.4 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.2 · #D0C092

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 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

#D2BB79

#7991D2

Analogous

#D28E79

#D2BB79

#BED279

Triadic

#D2BB79

#79D2BB

#BB79D2

Split-Complementary

#D2BB79

#79BED2

#8E79D2

Tetradic

#D2BB79

#79D28E

#7991D2

#D279BE

Monochromatic

#866E2D

#BF9D40

#D2BB79

#E6D8B3

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#D2BB79

#91D279

#7991D2

#BB79D2

Compound

#D2BB79

#BED279

#7991D2

#8E79D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC894

#E0D4B3

#EBE5D5

Darker

#C5A344

#8D7329

#544317

Saturation

#B3AC98

#D2BB79

#E9C563

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

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2BB79

#CCBF7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2BB79

#BFBF84

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2BB79

#D5B3B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Further Afield 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

#DDB976

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2BB79

Daylight 5500K

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

#CABE9A

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5C76BD

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: #D2BB79;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2BB79;

CSS Variable

--color-further-afield: #D2BB79;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'further-afield': '#D2BB79' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2BB79] text-[#D2BB79]

SCSS

$further-afield: #D2BB79;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2BB79?

#D2BB79 is Further Afield, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2BB79 warm or cool?

Further Afield reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Further Afield?

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

What colors pair well with Further Afield?

Further Afield 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 Further Afield?

You can download Further Afield 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 Further Afield?

The hex code is #D2BB79. In RGB it's 210, 187, 121, and in HSL it's 44°, 50%, 65%.

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