ORANGES
Buttercup
#D5A14B
Sitting at HSL 37°, 62%, 56%, Buttercup reads balanced and warm. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers pair it with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Buttercup 2154-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Buttercup
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D5A14B?
#D5A14B is Buttercup, a mid orange with a warm undertone.
Is #D5A14B warm or cool?
Buttercup reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Buttercup?
Buttercup works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Buttercup?
Buttercup pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Buttercup?
You can download Buttercup 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 RGB value of #D5A14B?
#D5A14B converts to RGB 213, 161, 75.