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Sulphur Spring

#D5D717

RGB 213, 215, 23 · HSL 61°, 81%, 47% · CMYK 1, 0, 89, 16

Sulphur Spring is #D5D717 in HEX — rgb(213, 215, 23), hsl(61°, 81%, 47%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 89%, 16%).

Sulphur Spring pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 81%, 47%. 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

HEX#D5D717

RGB213, 215, 23

HSL61°, 81%, 47%

HSV61°, 89%, 84%

CMYK1, 0, 89, 16

Decimal14014231

CSS RGBrgb(213, 215, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 81%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 1 · #D3D713

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 5.7 · #DAD000

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 6.7 · #E9DD24

Behr

Anime P340-5

ΔE 7.3 · #C5D525

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 7.6 · #C8D62D

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 11.2 · #EDEB00

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 11.7 · #F8F32B

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 12.1 · #E6D943

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 12.1 · #C5C225

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 12.3 · #B2C216

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 17.1 · #FFDE42

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22.1 · #A3CD39

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 28 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29.1 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 36.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D5D717

#1A17D9

Analogous

#D97B17

#D5D717

#75D917

Triadic

#D5D717

#17D6D9

#D917D6

Split-Complementary

#D5D717

#1775D9

#7B17D9

Tetradic

#D5D717

#17D97B

#1A17D9

#D91775

Monochromatic

#4D4E08

#919410

#D5D717

#EAED50

#F2F495

Rectangle

#D5D717

#17D91A

#1A17D9

#D917D6

Compound

#D5D717

#75D917

#1A17D9

#7B17D9

Variations

Lighter

#E8EA3B

#E4E676

#EAEBB5

Darker

#AFB10E

#7B7D07

#494A03

Saturation

#94955B

#D6D917

#E1E40B

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D717

#E4CE22

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D717

#D7D757

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D717

#DDC7D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sulphur Spring 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

#DFCE2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D717

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCD351

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#2220AC

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 · 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

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: #D5D717;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D717;

CSS Variable

--color-sulphur-spring: #D5D717;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sulphur-spring': '#D5D717' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D717] text-[#D5D717]

SCSS

$sulphur-spring: #D5D717;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D717?

#D5D717 is Sulphur Spring, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D5D717 warm or cool?

Sulphur Spring reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sulphur Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Sulphur Spring?

Sulphur Spring 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 Sulphur Spring?

You can download Sulphur Spring 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 Sulphur Spring?

The hex code is #D5D717. In RGB it's 213, 215, 23, and in HSL it's 61°, 81%, 47%.

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