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Wax Way

#D3B266

RGB 211, 178, 102 · HSL 42°, 55%, 61% · CMYK 0, 16, 52, 17

Wax Way is #D3B266 in HEX — rgb(211, 178, 102), hsl(42°, 55%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 52%, 17%).

Wax Way pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 55%, 61%. 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#D3B266

RGB211, 178, 102

HSL42°, 55%, 61%

HSV42°, 52%, 83%

CMYK0, 16, 52, 17

Decimal13873766

CSS RGBrgb(211, 178, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 55%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wax Way S15F5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Filtered Rays DE5438

ΔE 0.9 · #D0B064

Valspar

Dylan Velvet 3008-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #D0B469

Behr

Beachwalk 340F-5

ΔE 2.6 · #CFB369

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AD5F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 3.7 · #CEAA5B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 4 · #DCB771

PPG

Butterscotch Bliss 1106-5

ΔE 4.2 · #D7AD62

Benjamin Moore

Yellowstone 202

ΔE 4.6 · #DFB967

Vista Paint

Sunshine Yellow K-490

ΔE 5.4 · #C5A863

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 5.5 · #D8B760

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.4 · #C6A664

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.8 · #D3BD76

Sherwin-Williams

Antiquity SW6402

ΔE 7.2 · #C2A462

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 9.7 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 17.3 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D3B266

#6586D2

Analogous

#D27B65

#D3B266

#BCD265

Triadic

#D3B266

#65D2B1

#B165D2

Split-Complementary

#D3B266

#65BCD2

#7B65D2

Tetradic

#D3B266

#65D27B

#6586D2

#D265BC

Monochromatic

#7B6024

#B68F35

#D3B266

#E3CFA0

#F5EDDB

Rectangle

#D3B266

#86D265

#6586D2

#B165D2

Compound

#D3B266

#BCD265

#6586D2

#7B65D2

Variations

Lighter

#DBC184

#DFCEA7

#EAE2CF

Darker

#C49935

#896A22

#513E12

Saturation

#ACA28B

#D2B165

#E9BA4E

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3B266

#C8B966

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3B266

#B8B874

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3B266

#D6A9B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wax Way 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

#DEB268

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3B266

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBB78C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#4B6DBE

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: #D3B266;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3B266;

CSS Variable

--color-wax-way: #D3B266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wax-way': '#D3B266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3B266] text-[#D3B266]

SCSS

$wax-way: #D3B266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3B266?

#D3B266 is Wax Way, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3B266 warm or cool?

Wax Way reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wax Way?

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

What colors pair well with Wax Way?

Wax Way 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 Wax Way?

You can download Wax Way 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 Wax Way?

The hex code is #D3B266. In RGB it's 211, 178, 102, and in HSL it's 42°, 55%, 61%.

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