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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.

Color Codes

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%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

Exact match

Dulux

Species S18G5

ΔE 4.2 · #DCD467

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 5 · #E3D16E

Valspar

Green Tea 6008-8A

ΔE 5.2 · #CDD170

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 5.3 · #E6DA78

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 5.7 · #D9C661

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

ΔE 5.9 · #DBCC72

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 6.9 · #ECDF7A

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.3 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 9.2 · #CDBB63

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 10.8 · #F4D96C

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 11.5 · #C7B446

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 13.5 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 14.8 · #FDED98

Light Reflectance & Undertone

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.

Color Theory

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

Variations

Lighter

#DDD786

#E1DDA9

#EAE9D0

Darker

#C9BF34

#8D8521

#534F12

Saturation

#AEAC8E

#D4CD68

#EAE053

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CE69

#DBCA6B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CE69

#CFCF7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CE69

#DAC2CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

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

How it looks under different light

#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.

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.

#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.

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: #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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Frequently Asked Questions

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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