YELLOWS

Yellow

#D4CBA5

RGB 212, 203, 165 · HSL 49°, 35%, 74% · CMYK 0, 4, 22, 17

Yellow is #D4CBA5 in HEX — rgb(212, 203, 165), hsl(49°, 35%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 22%, 17%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 35%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D4CBA5

RGB212, 203, 165

HSL49°, 35%, 74%

HSV49°, 22%, 83%

CMYK0, 4, 22, 17

Decimal13945765

CSS RGBrgb(212, 203, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 35%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oat Straw 740C-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D1CBA7

IKEA

IKEA145 145

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC7A2

PPG

Sanctuary 1026-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D4C9A6

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 2 · #DACEA6

Vista Paint

Gabriel's Light C-321

ΔE 2.1 · #D9CBA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Gabriel's Light 322

ΔE 2.3 · #DACCA8

Dunn-Edwards

Floating Lily Pad DE5493

ΔE 2.4 · #CCC7A1

Dulux

Crystal Palace S17D2

ΔE 2.4 · #D3CEAB

Benjamin Moore

Butter CC-260

ΔE 2.6 · #D6C9A7

Sherwin-Williams

Ancestral Gold SW6407

ΔE 3.1 · #DDCDA6

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 3.7 · #D2D1AD

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 4.4 · #DDD7AE

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.5 · #D6C39E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.5 · #D0C092

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 6.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 9.2 · #B8B799

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D4CBA5

#A5AED4

Analogous

#D4B4A5

#D4CBA5

#C5D4A5

Triadic

#D4CBA5

#A5D4CB

#CBA5D4

Split-Complementary

#D4CBA5

#A5C5D4

#B4A5D4

Tetradic

#D4CBA5

#A5D4B4

#A5AED4

#D4A5C5

Monochromatic

#978949

#BBAE72

#D4CBA5

#EDE9D9

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#D4CBA5

#AED4A5

#A5AED4

#CBA5D4

Compound

#D4CBA5

#C5D4A5

#A5AED4

#B4A5D4

Variations

Lighter

#DDD6B7

#E3DFCB

#EDEBE2

Darker

#BDAF71

#908140

#554C24

Saturation

#C4C1B6

#D4CBA5

#E9D990

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CBA5

#D4CBA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CBA5

#CDCDAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CBA5

#D6C6CA

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

#DEC597

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CBA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCABB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#848FBD

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: #D4CBA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CBA5;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #D4CBA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#D4CBA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CBA5] text-[#D4CBA5]

SCSS

$yellow: #D4CBA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CBA5?

#D4CBA5 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D4CBA5 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 #D4CBA5. In RGB it's 212, 203, 165, and in HSL it's 49°, 35%, 74%.

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