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Indian Pale Ale
#D5BC26
Indian Pale Ale is #D5BC26 in HEX — rgb(213, 188, 38), hsl(51°, 70%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 82%, 16%).
Indian Pale Ale pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 70%, 49%. 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Vista Paint
Cancun Gold K-1200
Benjamin Moore
Citron 2024-30
PPG
Gone Giddy 1216-7
Dunn-Edwards
Lemon Zest DE5412
Behr
Sweet And Sour P320-7
Dulux
Finger Banana S17G9
Sherwin-Williams
Eye Catching SW6914
RAL
Broom Yellow 1032
Hallman-Lindsay
Basket Of Gold 836
Valspar
Lime Passion 6008-10C
Kobra
Yellow 07
Kilz
Green Gone Wild LH270
Dutch Boy
Happy Day VS-9601
IKEA
IKEA191 191
Colorhouse
Aspire .05 Aspire-05
Farrow & Ball
Babouche 223
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
50/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Indian Pale Ale 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #D5BC26?
#D5BC26 is Indian Pale Ale, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #D5BC26 warm or cool?
Indian Pale Ale reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Indian Pale Ale?
Indian Pale Ale works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Indian Pale Ale?
Indian Pale Ale 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 Indian Pale Ale?
You can download Indian Pale Ale 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 Indian Pale Ale?
The hex code is #D5BC26. In RGB it's 213, 188, 38, and in HSL it's 51°, 70%, 49%.
