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Cavelli Islands

#D6BF43

RGB 214, 191, 67 · HSL 51°, 64%, 55% · CMYK 0, 11, 69, 16

Cavelli Islands is #D6BF43 in HEX — rgb(214, 191, 67), hsl(51°, 64%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 69%, 16%).

Cavelli Islands pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 64%, 55%. 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#D6BF43

RGB214, 191, 67

HSL51°, 64%, 55%

HSV51°, 69%, 84%

CMYK0, 11, 69, 16

Decimal14073667

CSS RGBrgb(214, 191, 67)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 64%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cavelli Islands NZ10C6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Stone DE5467

ΔE 3.4 · #CEB736

PPG

Golden Yarrow 1215-5

ΔE 3.8 · #E2C74F

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 3.9 · #D3C23E

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 4.6 · #E1CC4F

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 4.8 · #D8BC4B

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 5.3 · #C6B836

Behr

Golden Chalice 360D-5

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C44B

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 8.6 · #D0BE55

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 10 · #F8D75A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 11 · #DBB651

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 12.4 · #FFD754

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 13.2 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.8 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 19.8 · #FFCA2C

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

#D6BF43

#4359D6

Analogous

#D67643

#D6BF43

#A2D643

Triadic

#D6BF43

#43D6C0

#C043D6

Split-Complementary

#D6BF43

#43A2D6

#7643D6

Tetradic

#D6BF43

#43D676

#4359D6

#D643A2

Monochromatic

#695C17

#A79425

#D6BF43

#E3D582

#F1EAC0

Rectangle

#D6BF43

#59D643

#4359D6

#C043D6

Compound

#D6BF43

#A2D643

#4359D6

#7643D6

Variations

Lighter

#DECC68

#E0D495

#E9E3C5

Darker

#BCA525

#837317

#4E440C

Saturation

#A29C76

#D6C043

#EACE2E

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6BF43

#D4C144

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6BF43

#C3C360

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6BF43

#DBB3BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cavelli Islands 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

#E0BC4D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6BF43

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC172

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#364AB8

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: #D6BF43;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6BF43;

CSS Variable

--color-cavelli-islands: #D6BF43;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cavelli-islands': '#D6BF43' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6BF43] text-[#D6BF43]

SCSS

$cavelli-islands: #D6BF43;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6BF43?

#D6BF43 is Cavelli Islands, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6BF43 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cavelli Islands?

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

What colors pair well with Cavelli Islands?

Cavelli Islands 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 Cavelli Islands?

You can download Cavelli Islands 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 Cavelli Islands?

The hex code is #D6BF43. In RGB it's 214, 191, 67, and in HSL it's 51°, 64%, 55%.

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