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Sour Apple

#D2C785

RGB 210, 199, 133 · HSL 51°, 46%, 67% · CMYK 0, 5, 37, 18

Sour Apple is #D2C785 in HEX — rgb(210, 199, 133), hsl(51°, 46%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 37%, 18%).

Sour Apple pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 46%, 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#D2C785

RGB210, 199, 133

HSL51°, 46%, 67%

HSV51°, 37%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 37, 18

Decimal13813637

CSS RGBrgb(210, 199, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 46%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

Exact match

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 1.6 · #D4C883

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 2.2 · #D2C680

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2150-40

ΔE 2.7 · #D4C382

PPG

Serene Scene 1110-3

ΔE 3 · #D2C880

Behr

Winter Mood 370F-4

ΔE 3.9 · #D0CD8D

Kilz

Lime Tart LF170-02

ΔE 4.1 · #D0C58B

Hallman-Lindsay

Footie Pajamas 792

ΔE 4.6 · #C9C489

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.2 · #C8BD83

Valspar

Olive Marinade 6007-5C

ΔE 5.7 · #CBC58D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.3 · #E6D690

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 6.3 · #DAD790

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.4 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 7.2 · #BCB472

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 9.7 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D2C785

#8490D2

Analogous

#D29F84

#D2C785

#B6D284

Triadic

#D2C785

#84D2C6

#C684D2

Split-Complementary

#D2C785

#84B6D2

#9F84D2

Tetradic

#D2C785

#84D29F

#8490D2

#D284B6

Monochromatic

#8A7D33

#BDAC4C

#D2C785

#E6E0BC

#F8F6EC

Rectangle

#D2C785

#90D284

#8490D2

#C684D2

Compound

#D2C785

#B6D284

#8490D2

#9F84D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBD19D

#E0DAB9

#EBE8D8

Darker

#C2B150

#8E7F2E

#544B1A

Saturation

#B6B39F

#D2C684

#E8D66D

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2C785

#D3C686

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2C785

#C9C990

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2C785

#D6BFC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sour Apple 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

#DDC27F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2C785

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAC7A3

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.

#6673BC

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: #D2C785;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2C785;

CSS Variable

--color-sour-apple: #D2C785;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sour-apple': '#D2C785' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2C785] text-[#D2C785]

SCSS

$sour-apple: #D2C785;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2C785?

#D2C785 is Sour Apple, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2C785 warm or cool?

Sour Apple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sour Apple?

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

What colors pair well with Sour Apple?

Sour Apple 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 Sour Apple?

You can download Sour Apple 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 Sour Apple?

The hex code is #D2C785. In RGB it's 210, 199, 133, and in HSL it's 51°, 46%, 67%.

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