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Tropical Moss

#D2C478

RGB 210, 196, 120 · HSL 51°, 50%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 43, 18

Tropical Moss is #D2C478 in HEX — rgb(210, 196, 120), hsl(51°, 50%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 43%, 18%).

Tropical Moss pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 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#D2C478

RGB210, 196, 120

HSL51°, 50%, 65%

HSV51°, 43%, 82%

CMYK0, 7, 43, 18

Decimal13812856

CSS RGBrgb(210, 196, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 50%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tropical Moss DE5486

Exact match

Valspar

Crushed Cumin 6008-6A

ΔE 2.6 · #D8C478

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 3.1 · #D2C880

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 3.3 · #D2C680

Kilz

Wasabi Wash LF260-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C6BF74

Behr

Fresh Sprout PPU9-7

ΔE 3.9 · #C7C077

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 4.1 · #D4C883

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.4 · #D3BD76

Benjamin Moore

Golden 390

ΔE 4.6 · #DACE7B

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 5.1 · #E1D286

Hallman-Lindsay

Motherland 793

ΔE 6.8 · #BCB667

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.5 · #E0CD74

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.6 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 9.5 · #C8BD83

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 10.1 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#D2C478

#7987D2

Analogous

#D29879

#D2C478

#B3D279

Triadic

#D2C478

#79D2C5

#C579D2

Split-Complementary

#D2C478

#79B3D2

#9879D2

Tetradic

#D2C478

#79D298

#7987D2

#D279B3

Monochromatic

#86782D

#BFAC40

#D2C478

#E6DEB3

#F9F7EC

Rectangle

#D2C478

#87D279

#7987D2

#C579D2

Compound

#D2C478

#B3D279

#7987D2

#9879D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD194

#E0D9B3

#EBE7D5

Darker

#C5B244

#8D7E29

#544A17

Saturation

#B3AF98

#D2C579

#E9D563

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C478

#D2C479

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C478

#C6C685

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C478

#D6BBC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tropical Moss 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

#DDC075

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C478

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC599

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#5C6BBD

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: #D2C478;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C478;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-moss: #D2C478;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-moss': '#D2C478' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C478] text-[#D2C478]

SCSS

$tropical-moss: #D2C478;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C478?

#D2C478 is Tropical Moss, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C478 warm or cool?

Tropical Moss reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tropical Moss?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Moss?

Tropical Moss 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 Tropical Moss?

You can download Tropical Moss 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 Tropical Moss?

The hex code is #D2C478. In RGB it's 210, 196, 120, and in HSL it's 51°, 50%, 65%.

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