YELLOWS

Yellow

#D4A017

RGB 212, 160, 23 · HSL 43°, 80%, 46% · CMYK 0, 25, 89, 17

Yellow is #D4A017 in HEX — rgb(212, 160, 23), hsl(43°, 80%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 89%, 17%).

Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 80%, 46%. 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#D4A017

RGB212, 160, 23

HSL43°, 80%, 46%

HSV43°, 89%, 83%

CMYK0, 25, 89, 17

Decimal13934615

CSS RGBrgb(212, 160, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 80%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Curry Flurry K-1206

ΔE 3.7 · #DA9E19

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 5.4 · #D6A02B

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 6.2 · #DC9D00

Dunn-Edwards

Brassy DEA122

ΔE 6.5 · #D5AB2C

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 7.1 · #D6A533

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 7.1 · #D6A332

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 8 · #CEA02F

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 8 · #D6AC34

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 8.4 · #EBA832

Valspar

Golden Castle 3004-3A

ΔE 9.2 · #E3A031

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.6 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 15.2 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.1 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 16.7 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 16.9 · #FDAD00

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#D4A017

#174DD3

Analogous

#D34017

#D4A017

#AAD317

Triadic

#D4A017

#17D39E

#9E17D3

Split-Complementary

#D4A017

#17AAD3

#4017D3

Tetradic

#D4A017

#17D340

#174DD3

#D317AA

Monochromatic

#493708

#8E6A10

#D4A017

#EBBE4C

#F3D791

Rectangle

#D4A017

#4DD317

#174DD3

#9E17D3

Compound

#D4A017

#AAD317

#174DD3

#4017D3

Variations

Lighter

#E9B739

#E5C574

#EADBB4

Darker

#AD800F

#795908

#483503

Saturation

#918159

#D39E17

#DFA30C

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4A017

#C1AE12

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4A017

#AAAA41

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4A017

#D796A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#DEA52C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4A017

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCAA51

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#2046A8

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: #D4A017;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4A017;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #D4A017;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#D4A017' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4A017] text-[#D4A017]

SCSS

$yellow: #D4A017;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4A017?

#D4A017 is Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4A017 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #D4A017. In RGB it's 212, 160, 23, and in HSL it's 43°, 80%, 46%.

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