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Tangy Flavor

#D5BD77

RGB 213, 189, 119 · HSL 45°, 53%, 65% · CMYK 0, 11, 44, 16

Tangy Flavor is #D5BD77 in HEX — rgb(213, 189, 119), hsl(45°, 53%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 44%, 16%).

Tangy Flavor pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 53%, 65%. 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#D5BD77

RGB213, 189, 119

HSL45°, 53%, 65%

HSV45°, 44%, 84%

CMYK0, 11, 44, 16

Decimal14007671

CSS RGBrgb(213, 189, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 53%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 1 · #D3BD76

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 1.5 · #D7BC75

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 2 · #D1B871

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 2.8 · #DDC17E

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #DDC47B

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 3.9 · #E2C681

Behr

Camel 350F-5

ΔE 4.3 · #D4C081

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 4.7 · #D2B87B

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 5.9 · #DCB771

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Digger 877

ΔE 7.3 · #D1B075

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 7.6 · #D2BA83

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 7.9 · #EEC784

Colorhouse

Leaf .04 Leaf-04

ΔE 8.4 · #BCB472

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.7 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#D5BD77

#768ED5

Analogous

#D58E76

#D5BD77

#BDD576

Triadic

#D5BD77

#76D5BD

#BD76D5

Split-Complementary

#D5BD77

#76BDD5

#8E76D5

Tetradic

#D5BD77

#76D58E

#768ED5

#D576BD

Monochromatic

#89712A

#C3A13C

#D5BD77

#E7DAB1

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#D5BD77

#8ED576

#768ED5

#BD76D5

Compound

#D5BD77

#BDD576

#768ED5

#8E76D5

Variations

Lighter

#DDCB92

#E2D6B1

#EBE6D4

Darker

#C9A740

#907626

#554515

Saturation

#B4AD98

#D5BD76

#EAC861

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5BD77

#CFC178

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5BD77

#C1C183

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5BD77

#D8B5BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tangy Flavor 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

#DFBA74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5BD77

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCBF99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#5973C0

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: #D5BD77;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5BD77;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy-flavor: #D5BD77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy-flavor': '#D5BD77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5BD77] text-[#D5BD77]

SCSS

$tangy-flavor: #D5BD77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5BD77?

#D5BD77 is Tangy Flavor, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5BD77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangy Flavor?

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

What colors pair well with Tangy Flavor?

Tangy Flavor 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 Tangy Flavor?

You can download Tangy Flavor 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 Tangy Flavor?

The hex code is #D5BD77. In RGB it's 213, 189, 119, and in HSL it's 45°, 53%, 65%.

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