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Poisonous Cloud

#D3DB39

RGB 211, 219, 57 · HSL 63°, 69%, 54% · CMYK 4, 0, 74, 14

Poisonous Cloud is #D3DB39 in HEX — rgb(211, 219, 57), hsl(63°, 69%, 54%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 74%, 14%).

Poisonous Cloud pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 69%, 54%. 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#D3DB39

RGB211, 219, 57

HSL63°, 69%, 54%

HSV63°, 74%, 86%

CMYK4, 0, 74, 14

Decimal13884217

CSS RGBrgb(211, 219, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 69%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 3.6 · #C8D62D

Behr

Lime Tree P340-4

ΔE 5 · #D4E449

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 5.5 · #C6D624

Benjamin Moore

Snow 2026-30

ΔE 7 · #BED221

Dulux

Lime Fizz S19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 7.6 · #D5E838

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.7 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 8.6 · #D4CF3E

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 9.6 · #E6D943

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 9.9 · #B2C216

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 16.2 · #F8F32B

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 16.8 · #A3CD39

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 17.1 · #EDEB00

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 18 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 20.8 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 24.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 32.3 · #ECC363

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

#D3DB39

#4139DB

Analogous

#DB9239

#D3DB39

#82DB39

Triadic

#D3DB39

#39D3DB

#DB39D3

Split-Complementary

#D3DB39

#3982DB

#9239DB

Tetradic

#D3DB39

#39DB92

#4139DB

#DB3982

Monochromatic

#636713

#A1A81F

#D3DB39

#E1E679

#F0F2BA

Rectangle

#D3DB39

#39DB41

#4139DB

#DB39D3

Compound

#D3DB39

#82DB39

#4139DB

#9239DB

Variations

Lighter

#DBE260

#DEE28F

#E8EAC2

Darker

#B6BE1E

#7F8512

#4C4F09

Saturation

#A0A271

#D3DB39

#E3ED27

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

#D3DB39

#E5D03F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3DB39

#DADA64

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3DB39

#DBCBD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Poisonous Cloud 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

#DED146

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3DB39

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBD66A

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.

#3730BA

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: #D3DB39;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3DB39;

CSS Variable

--color-poisonous-cloud: #D3DB39;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'poisonous-cloud': '#D3DB39' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3DB39] text-[#D3DB39]

SCSS

$poisonous-cloud: #D3DB39;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3DB39?

#D3DB39 is Poisonous Cloud, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3DB39 warm or cool?

Poisonous Cloud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Poisonous Cloud?

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

What colors pair well with Poisonous Cloud?

Poisonous Cloud 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 Poisonous Cloud?

You can download Poisonous Cloud 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 Poisonous Cloud?

The hex code is #D3DB39. In RGB it's 211, 219, 57, and in HSL it's 63°, 69%, 54%.

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