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Golden Cricket

#D7B056

RGB 215, 176, 86 · HSL 42°, 62%, 59% · CMYK 0, 18, 60, 16

Golden Cricket is #D7B056 in HEX — rgb(215, 176, 86), hsl(42°, 62%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 60%, 16%).

Golden Cricket pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 62%, 59%. 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#D7B056

RGB215, 176, 86

HSL42°, 62%, 59%

HSV42°, 60%, 84%

CMYK0, 18, 60, 16

Decimal14135382

CSS RGBrgb(215, 176, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 62%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Port Ohope NZ10C4

ΔE 2.1 · #DEB45B

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 2.6 · #DEB659

Vista Paint

Bright Idea C-806

ΔE 3.3 · #D7B65C

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 3.3 · #DFB45F

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldrenrod historic-goldrenrod

ΔE 3.5 · #DBB554

Behr

Sweet Maple 320D-5

ΔE 3.8 · #DDAE53

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 4.4 · #E3B964

PPG

Glorious Gold 1107-6

ΔE 4.9 · #CBA956

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 5.2 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 5.9 · #CEAA5B

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 6 · #DBB04A

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 6.8 · #EBBA67

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.4 · #ECC363

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10.8 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.4 · #F4AF5B

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D7B056

#567DD7

Analogous

#D77056

#D7B056

#BDD756

Triadic

#D7B056

#56D7B0

#B056D7

Split-Complementary

#D7B056

#56BDD7

#7056D7

Tetradic

#D7B056

#56D770

#567DD7

#D756BD

Monochromatic

#785C1C

#B68C2B

#D7B056

#E6CD94

#F4EAD2

Rectangle

#D7B056

#7DD756

#567DD7

#B056D7

Compound

#D7B056

#BDD756

#567DD7

#7056D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFC078

#E1CD9F

#EAE1CB

Darker

#C7982A

#8B691A

#523E0E

Saturation

#AA9E83

#D7B056

#EBB842

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7B056

#CAB956

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7B056

#B7B768

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7B056

#DAA7AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Cricket 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

#E1B15C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7B056

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEB680

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.

#3D65C3

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: #D7B056;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7B056;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-cricket: #D7B056;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-cricket': '#D7B056' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7B056] text-[#D7B056]

SCSS

$golden-cricket: #D7B056;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7B056?

#D7B056 is Golden Cricket, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7B056 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Cricket?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Cricket?

Golden Cricket 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 Golden Cricket?

You can download Golden Cricket 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 Golden Cricket?

The hex code is #D7B056. In RGB it's 215, 176, 86, and in HSL it's 42°, 62%, 59%.

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