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Farm Straw

#D5B54C

RGB 213, 181, 76 · HSL 46°, 62%, 57% · CMYK 0, 15, 64, 16

Farm Straw is #D5B54C in HEX — rgb(213, 181, 76), hsl(46°, 62%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 64%, 16%).

Farm Straw pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 62%, 57%. 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#D5B54C

RGB213, 181, 76

HSL46°, 62%, 57%

HSV46°, 64%, 84%

CMYK0, 15, 64, 16

Decimal14005580

CSS RGBrgb(213, 181, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 62%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 2.7 · #DBB651

Dunn-Edwards

Haystacks DE5432

ΔE 3.7 · #CFAC47

Vista Paint

Goldenrod C-1342

ΔE 3.8 · #D9B554

Behr

French Pale Gold 350D-5

ΔE 4.2 · #D0AB45

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 4.2 · #D8BC4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldrenrod historic-goldrenrod

ΔE 4.2 · #DBB554

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 5.1 · #DBB04A

Dulux

Credo S16G8

ΔE 5.7 · #DCB542

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 6.1 · #DEB659

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 6.1 · #C7B446

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 6.6 · #E4C14D

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.9 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.8 · #ECC363

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 12.1 · #EBBA67

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.4 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 15.1 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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 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

#D5B54C

#4D6DD5

Analogous

#D5724D

#D5B54C

#B1D54D

Triadic

#D5B54C

#4DD5B6

#B64DD5

Split-Complementary

#D5B54C

#4DB1D5

#724DD5

Tetradic

#D5B54C

#4DD572

#4D6DD5

#D54DB1

Monochromatic

#705C1A

#AE8F29

#D5B54C

#E4CF8B

#F2E9C9

Rectangle

#D5B54C

#6DD54D

#4D6DD5

#B64DD5

Compound

#D5B54C

#B1D54D

#4D6DD5

#724DD5

Variations

Lighter

#DEC471

#E0D09B

#E9E2C8

Darker

#C09D29

#866D19

#50400D

Saturation

#A69C7D

#D5B64D

#EAC139

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5B54C

#CDBB4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5B54C

#BBBB62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5B54C

#D9AAB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Farm Straw 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

#DFB454

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5B54C

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB978

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#3A59BD

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: #D5B54C;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5B54C;

CSS Variable

--color-farm-straw: #D5B54C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'farm-straw': '#D5B54C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5B54C] text-[#D5B54C]

SCSS

$farm-straw: #D5B54C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5B54C?

#D5B54C is Farm Straw, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5B54C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Farm Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Farm Straw?

Farm Straw 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 Farm Straw?

You can download Farm Straw 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 Farm Straw?

The hex code is #D5B54C. In RGB it's 213, 181, 76, and in HSL it's 46°, 62%, 57%.

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