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Labrador’s Locks

#D6C575

RGB 214, 197, 117 · HSL 49°, 54%, 65% · CMYK 0, 8, 45, 16

Labrador’s Locks is #D6C575 in HEX — rgb(214, 197, 117), hsl(49°, 54%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 45%, 16%).

Labrador’s Locks pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 54%, 65%. 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#D6C575

RGB214, 197, 117

HSL49°, 54%, 65%

HSV49°, 45%, 84%

CMYK0, 8, 45, 16

Decimal14075253

CSS RGBrgb(214, 197, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 54%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Grassroots 11-03

ΔE 1.3 · #D8C475

Dunn-Edwards

Marsh Field DE5458

ΔE 1.6 · #D4C477

Valspar

Crushed Cumin 6008-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #D8C478

Benjamin Moore

Golden 390

ΔE 3.7 · #DACE7B

Dulux

Moray S17F5

ΔE 4.4 · #C8BA6A

Behr

Dry Sea Grass 360F-4

ΔE 4.8 · #C9BA66

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 5 · #E0D27D

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.2 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 5.2 · #E0CD74

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 5.3 · #E1D286

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 5.6 · #CDBB63

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 5.6 · #E3CC84

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.3 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 9.5 · #F2CF86

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 10.1 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D6C575

#7687D6

Analogous

#D69476

#D6C575

#B7D676

Triadic

#D6C575

#76D6C4

#C476D6

Split-Complementary

#D6C575

#76B7D6

#9476D6

Tetradic

#D6C575

#76D694

#7687D6

#D676B7

Monochromatic

#897829

#C4AB3B

#D6C575

#E8DDB0

#F9F7EB

Rectangle

#D6C575

#87D676

#7687D6

#C476D6

Compound

#D6C575

#B7D676

#7687D6

#9476D6

Variations

Lighter

#DED091

#E2D9B1

#ECE7D4

Darker

#CAB13F

#917D25

#564A14

Saturation

#B4AF97

#D6C476

#EAD161

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C575

#D5C676

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C575

#C8C883

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C575

#DABBC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Labrador’s Locks 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

#E0C073

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C575

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC597

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.

#596CC1

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: #D6C575;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C575;

CSS Variable

--color-labrador’s-locks: #D6C575;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'labrador’s-locks': '#D6C575' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C575] text-[#D6C575]

SCSS

$labrador’s-locks: #D6C575;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C575?

#D6C575 is Labrador’s Locks, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6C575 warm or cool?

Labrador’s Locks reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Labrador’s Locks?

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

What colors pair well with Labrador’s Locks?

Labrador’s Locks 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 Labrador’s Locks?

You can download Labrador’s Locks 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 Labrador’s Locks?

The hex code is #D6C575. In RGB it's 214, 197, 117, and in HSL it's 49°, 54%, 65%.

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