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Yellow

#D6B10A

RGB 214, 177, 10 · HSL 49°, 91%, 44% · CMYK 0, 17, 95, 16

Yellow is #D6B10A in HEX — rgb(214, 177, 10), hsl(49°, 91%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 95%, 16%).

Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 91%, 44%. 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#D6B10A

RGB214, 177, 10

HSL49°, 91%, 44%

HSV49°, 95%, 84%

CMYK0, 17, 95, 16

Decimal14070026

CSS RGBrgb(214, 177, 10)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 91%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 1.7 · #D6AE01

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 3.7 · #CBA901

Vista Paint

Mustard Field K-1201

ΔE 4 · #D2B11D

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 5.9 · #E1BB2F

Behr

Yellow Gold 360D-6

ΔE 6.3 · #E2BA30

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Zest DE5412

ΔE 7.8 · #E7C630

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 8.2 · #CEB02A

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Scent 837

ΔE 8.4 · #F1C11C

Benjamin Moore

Sunrays 343

ΔE 9.1 · #F1CA34

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 9.7 · #F7C82F

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11.9 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.1 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.6 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 15.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 19.8 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D6B10A

#0A30D6

Analogous

#D64B0A

#D6B10A

#96D60A

Triadic

#D6B10A

#0AD6B1

#B10AD6

Split-Complementary

#D6B10A

#0A96D6

#4B0AD6

Tetradic

#D6B10A

#0AD64B

#0A30D6

#D60A96

Monochromatic

#443803

#8D7507

#D6B10A

#F6D337

#F9E380

Rectangle

#D6B10A

#30D60A

#0A30D6

#B10AD6

Compound

#D6B10A

#96D60A

#0A30D6

#4B0AD6

Variations

Lighter

#F5CF25

#ECD367

#EDE1AD

Darker

#B09004

#7B6500

#483B00

Saturation

#8F8452

#D6B10A

#DBB405

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6B10A

#CCB809

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6B10A

#B8B845

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6B10A

#DAA5AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#E0B123

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6B10A

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDB647

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1631A9

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: #D6B10A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6B10A;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #D6B10A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#D6B10A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6B10A] text-[#D6B10A]

SCSS

$yellow: #D6B10A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6B10A?

#D6B10A is Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6B10A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #D6B10A. In RGB it's 214, 177, 10, and in HSL it's 49°, 91%, 44%.

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