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Citrus Yellow

#D7C275

RGB 215, 194, 117 · HSL 47°, 55%, 65% · CMYK 0, 10, 46, 16

Citrus Yellow is #D7C275 in HEX — rgb(215, 194, 117), hsl(47°, 55%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 46%, 16%).

Citrus Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 55%, 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#D7C275

RGB215, 194, 117

HSL47°, 55%, 65%

HSV47°, 46%, 84%

CMYK0, 10, 46, 16

Decimal14140021

CSS RGBrgb(215, 194, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 55%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Citrus Yellow 1109-4

Exact match

Valspar

Crushed Cumin 6008-6A

ΔE 1 · #D8C478

Dunn-Edwards

Marsh Field DE5458

ΔE 2.2 · #D4C477

Benjamin Moore

Golden CSP-920

ΔE 2.3 · #D7BE70

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 3.3 · #D3BD76

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #D5BD77

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 4.3 · #DFC781

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 4.5 · #D6B96C

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 5.6 · #D2C680

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 6.1 · #E1D286

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 6.3 · #CDBB63

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 6.6 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 7.9 · #DCB771

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.4 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 9 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#D7C275

#758AD7

Analogous

#D79075

#D7C275

#BBD775

Triadic

#D7C275

#75D7C2

#C275D7

Split-Complementary

#D7C275

#75BBD7

#9075D7

Tetradic

#D7C275

#75D790

#758AD7

#D775BB

Monochromatic

#8A7528

#C6A739

#D7C275

#E8DCB0

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#D7C275

#8AD775

#758AD7

#C275D7

Compound

#D7C275

#BBD775

#758AD7

#9075D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCE90

#E2D8B0

#ECE7D4

Darker

#CBAD3E

#927A24

#574813

Saturation

#B4AE97

#D7C275

#EBCD61

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7C275

#D3C476

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7C275

#C6C682

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7C275

#DAB9C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citrus 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

#E1BE73

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7C275

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC397

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.

#586FC2

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: #D7C275;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7C275;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-yellow: #D7C275;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-yellow': '#D7C275' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7C275] text-[#D7C275]

SCSS

$citrus-yellow: #D7C275;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7C275?

#D7C275 is Citrus Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7C275 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Citrus Yellow?

Citrus 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 Citrus Yellow?

You can download Citrus 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 Citrus Yellow?

The hex code is #D7C275. In RGB it's 215, 194, 117, and in HSL it's 47°, 55%, 65%.

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