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Wattle

#D6CA3D

RGB 214, 202, 61 · HSL 55°, 65%, 54% · CMYK 0, 6, 71, 16

Wattle is #D6CA3D in HEX — rgb(214, 202, 61), hsl(55°, 65%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 71%, 16%).

Wattle pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 65%, 54%. 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#D6CA3D

RGB214, 202, 61

HSL55°, 65%, 54%

HSV55°, 71%, 84%

CMYK0, 6, 71, 16

Decimal14076477

CSS RGBrgb(214, 202, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 65%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

ΔE 0.9 · #D9CC40

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 1.8 · #D7CA38

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 3.1 · #D9C737

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 3.6 · #D4CF3E

Benjamin Moore

Citron 2024-30

ΔE 4.5 · #D8C62F

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7 · #E1CC4F

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 7.6 · #E9D959

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 7.6 · #C6B836

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 7.7 · #D0D34D

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8.4 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 11.9 · #F8D75A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.3 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 15.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17.9 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 20 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D6CA3D

#3D4AD6

Analogous

#D67D3D

#D6CA3D

#96D63D

Triadic

#D6CA3D

#3DD6C9

#C93DD6

Split-Complementary

#D6CA3D

#3D96D6

#7D3DD6

Tetradic

#D6CA3D

#3DD67D

#3D4AD6

#D63D96

Monochromatic

#655E15

#A49923

#D6CA3D

#E3DB7D

#F1ECBC

Rectangle

#D6CA3D

#4AD63D

#3D4AD6

#C93DD6

Compound

#D6CA3D

#96D63D

#3D4AD6

#7D3DD6

Variations

Lighter

#DED464

#E0D992

#E9E6C3

Darker

#B9AD23

#827916

#4D480B

Saturation

#A19D73

#D6C93D

#EADA29

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6CA3D

#DBC740

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6CA3D

#CCCC60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6CA3D

#DCBCC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wattle 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

#E0C449

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6CA3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC96D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#343FB6

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: #D6CA3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6CA3D;

CSS Variable

--color-wattle: #D6CA3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wattle': '#D6CA3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6CA3D] text-[#D6CA3D]

SCSS

$wattle: #D6CA3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6CA3D?

#D6CA3D is Wattle, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D6CA3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wattle?

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

What colors pair well with Wattle?

Wattle 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 Wattle?

You can download Wattle 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 Wattle?

The hex code is #D6CA3D. In RGB it's 214, 202, 61, and in HSL it's 55°, 65%, 54%.

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