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Golden Delicious

#D2D88F

RGB 210, 216, 143 · HSL 65°, 48%, 70% · CMYK 3, 0, 34, 15

Golden Delicious is #D2D88F in HEX — rgb(210, 216, 143), hsl(65°, 48%, 70%), cmyk(3%, 0%, 34%, 15%).

Golden Delicious pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 65°, 48%, 70%. 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#D2D88F

RGB210, 216, 143

HSL65°, 48%, 70%

HSV65°, 34%, 85%

CMYK3, 0, 34, 15

Decimal13817999

CSS RGBrgb(210, 216, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(65, 48%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Vacation Island C-777

ΔE 0.9 · #D3DA90

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 1 · #D1D991

PPG

Lime Splash 1217-5

ΔE 3.4 · #CFDB8D

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 3.7 · #DAD790

Dulux

Soft Celery S19F4

ΔE 4.2 · #C6CD87

Behr

Almondine M310-4

ΔE 4.3 · #D1CF89

Valspar

Fresh Pear 6007-7C

ΔE 4.7 · #D6E293

Benjamin Moore

Apples 395

ΔE 6 · #E1E99C

Kilz

Tree Line LG240-01

ΔE 6.3 · #CADF99

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 7 · #CCCE7A

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 7.2 · #E1ECA5

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 7.7 · #E2E38D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Lightning Green VS-9109

ΔE 9.4 · #C7DF89

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.3 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D2D88F

#948ED7

Analogous

#D7B98E

#D2D88F

#ACD78E

Triadic

#D2D88F

#8ED1D7

#D78ED1

Split-Complementary

#D2D88F

#8EACD7

#B98ED7

Tetradic

#D2D88F

#8ED7B9

#948ED7

#D78EAC

Monochromatic

#8F9735

#BAC355

#D2D88F

#E8EBC6

#F7F8EC

Rectangle

#D2D88F

#8ED794

#948ED7

#D78ED1

Compound

#D2D88F

#ACD78E

#948ED7

#B98ED7

Variations

Lighter

#DADFA4

#E1E4BE

#ECEDDB

Darker

#BEC756

#8D962E

#53591A

Saturation

#BCBEA7

#D1D78E

#E2EB7A

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2D88F

#DED191

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2D88F

#D7D79B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2D88F

#D7CED4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Delicious 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

#DDCF86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2D88F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAD4AB

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.

#756EC2

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: #D2D88F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2D88F;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-delicious: #D2D88F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-delicious': '#D2D88F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2D88F] text-[#D2D88F]

SCSS

$golden-delicious: #D2D88F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2D88F?

#D2D88F is Golden Delicious, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2D88F warm or cool?

Golden Delicious reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Delicious?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Delicious?

Golden Delicious 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 Golden Delicious?

You can download Golden Delicious 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 Golden Delicious?

The hex code is #D2D88F. In RGB it's 210, 216, 143, and in HSL it's 65°, 48%, 70%.

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