YELLOWS

Barberry Bush

#D2C61F

RGB 210, 198, 31 · HSL 56°, 74%, 47% · CMYK 0, 6, 85, 18

Barberry Bush is #D2C61F in HEX — rgb(210, 198, 31), hsl(56°, 74%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 85%, 18%).

Barberry Bush pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 74%, 47%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D2C61F

RGB210, 198, 31

HSL56°, 74%, 47%

HSV56°, 85%, 82%

CMYK0, 6, 85, 18

Decimal13813279

CSS RGBrgb(210, 198, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 74%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 4.1 · #CCC921

Benjamin Moore

Eve 2024-20

ΔE 4.1 · #CDBC0F

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 4.1 · #CDBC09

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 5.4 · #C5C225

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 5.7 · #D7CA38

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 6.6 · #D9C737

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

ΔE 7.9 · #D9CC40

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 7.9 · #DAD000

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 12 · #F5D033

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 12.4 · #C6B836

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 13.1 · #FFDE42

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 14.3 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 18.5 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.2 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#D2C61F

#1F2BD1

Analogous

#D16C1F

#D2C61F

#84D11F

Triadic

#D2C61F

#1FD1C5

#C51FD1

Split-Complementary

#D2C61F

#1F84D1

#6C1FD1

Tetradic

#D2C61F

#1FD16C

#1F2BD1

#D11F84

Monochromatic

#4B470B

#8E8615

#D2C61F

#E6DC56

#F0EA99

Rectangle

#D2C61F

#2BD11F

#1F2BD1

#C51FD1

Compound

#D2C61F

#84D11F

#1F2BD1

#6C1FD1

Variations

Lighter

#E3D843

#E1DA7B

#E8E5B7

Darker

#AAA015

#78700C

#474306

Saturation

#928F5D

#D1C51F

#E0D210

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C61F

#D7C224

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C61F

#C8C852

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C61F

#D8B8C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Barberry Bush 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

#DDC132

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C61F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC657

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#262EA6

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D2C61F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C61F;

CSS Variable

--color-barberry-bush: #D2C61F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barberry-bush': '#D2C61F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C61F] text-[#D2C61F]

SCSS

$barberry-bush: #D2C61F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C61F?

#D2C61F is Barberry Bush, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C61F warm or cool?

Barberry Bush reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Barberry Bush?

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

What colors pair well with Barberry Bush?

Barberry Bush 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 Barberry Bush?

You can download Barberry Bush 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 Barberry Bush?

The hex code is #D2C61F. In RGB it's 210, 198, 31, and in HSL it's 56°, 74%, 47%.

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