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Force Of Nature

#D5CE69

RGB 213, 206, 105 · HSL 56°, 56%, 62% · CMYK 0, 3, 51, 16

Force Of Nature is #D5CE69 in HEX — rgb(213, 206, 105), hsl(56°, 56%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 51%, 16%).

Force Of Nature pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 56%, 62%. 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.

HEX#D5CE69
RGB213, 206, 105
HSL56°, 56%, 62%
HSV56°, 51%, 84%
CMYK0, 3, 51, 16
Decimal14012009
CSS RGBrgb(213, 206, 105)
CSS HSLhsl(56, 56%, 62%)

PPG

Force Of Nature1218-4

Exact match

Dulux

SpeciesS18G5

ΔE 4.2 · #DCD467

Benjamin Moore

Yellow370

ΔE 5 · #E3D16E

Valspar

Green Tea6008-8A

ΔE 5.2 · #CDD170

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous YellowDE5472

ΔE 5.3 · #E6DA78

Kilz

LimingLF230-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

FrolicSW6703

ΔE 5.7 · #D9C661

Behr

Sea Kelp390D-5

ΔE 5.9 · #DBCC72

Vista Paint

Bold GoldK-434

ΔE 6.9 · #ECDF7A

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.3 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella800

ΔE 9.2 · #CDBB63

IKEA

IKEA109109

ΔE 10.8 · #F4D96C

RAL

Lemon Yellow1012

ΔE 11.5 · #C7B446

Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 12 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron74

ΔE 13.5 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Tinker BellesVS-9602

ΔE 14.8 · #FDED98

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.

Complementary

#D5CE69
#686FD4

Analogous

#D49768
#D5CE69
#A5D468

Triadic

#D5CE69
#68D4CD
#CD68D4

Split-Complementary

#D5CE69
#68A5D4
#9768D4

Tetradic

#D5CE69
#68D497
#686FD4
#D468A5

Monochromatic

#7F7924
#BBB235
#D5CE69
#E5E1A4
#F6F5DF

Rectangle

#D5CE69
#6FD468
#686FD4
#CD68D4

Compound

#D5CE69
#A5D468
#686FD4
#9768D4

Shades and tints of Force Of Nature run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F8F7E7
Tint #EFEDC7
Tint #E6E2A7
Tint #DDD888
Base #D5CE69
Shade #C5BB38
Shade #938C2A
Shade #615D1B
Shade #302D0D

Lighter

#DDD786
#E1DDA9
#EAE9D0

Darker

#C9BF34
#8D8521
#534F12

Saturation

#AEAC8E
#D4CD68
#EAE053

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

1.63:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

12.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CE69
#DBCA6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CE69
#CFCF7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CE69
#DAC2CA

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Force Of Nature 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
#DFC76A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CE69

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCC8E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#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.

#4D55C0

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #D5CE69;
CSS — background
background-color: #D5CE69;
CSS Variable
--color-force-of-nature: #D5CE69;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'force-of-nature': '#D5CE69' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#D5CE69] text-[#D5CE69]
SCSS
$force-of-nature: #D5CE69;
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What color is #D5CE69?

#D5CE69 is Force Of Nature, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5CE69 warm or cool?

Force Of Nature reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Force Of Nature?

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

What colors pair well with Force Of Nature?

Force Of Nature 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 Force Of Nature?

You can download Force Of Nature 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 Force Of Nature?

The hex code is #D5CE69. In RGB it's 213, 206, 105, and in HSL it's 56°, 56%, 62%.

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