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Wine Yellow

#D7C485

RGB 215, 196, 133 · HSL 46°, 51%, 68% · CMYK 0, 9, 38, 16

Wine Yellow is #D7C485 in HEX — rgb(215, 196, 133), hsl(46°, 51%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 38%, 16%).

Wine Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 51%, 68%. 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#D7C485

RGB215, 196, 133

HSL46°, 51%, 68%

HSV46°, 38%, 84%

CMYK0, 9, 38, 16

Decimal14140549

CSS RGBrgb(215, 196, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 51%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Camel 350F-5

ΔE 1.4 · #D4C081

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2150-40

ΔE 1.4 · #D4C382

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 2.3 · #D6BF80

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC686

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 3.4 · #DCC182

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Apple DE5507

ΔE 3.6 · #D2C785

Vista Paint

Avalon K-442

ΔE 4.4 · #D2C680

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.2 · #D3BD76

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 5.2 · #E8D08E

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.2 · #C8BD83

PPG

Wayward Wind 1108-4

ΔE 5.2 · #E5D295

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 5.3 · #D2BA83

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 5.8 · #E9D095

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.9 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 7.4 · #E3C28D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #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

#D7C485

#8497D7

Analogous

#D79A84

#D7C485

#C1D784

Triadic

#D7C485

#84D7C4

#C484D7

Split-Complementary

#D7C485

#84C1D7

#9A84D7

Tetradic

#D7C485

#84D79A

#8497D7

#D784C1

Monochromatic

#927B2F

#C4A84A

#D7C485

#EADFBE

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#D7C485

#97D784

#8497D7

#C484D7

Compound

#D7C485

#C1D784

#8497D7

#9A84D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFCF9C

#E3D9B9

#EDE8D8

Darker

#C9AC4C

#957C2A

#584917

Saturation

#BAB4A1

#D7C484

#EBCE70

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7C485

#D3C686

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7C485

#C7C78F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7C485

#DABCC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wine 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

#E1C07F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7C485

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC5A3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#657BC2

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: #D7C485;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7C485;

CSS Variable

--color-wine-yellow: #D7C485;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wine-yellow': '#D7C485' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7C485] text-[#D7C485]

SCSS

$wine-yellow: #D7C485;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7C485?

#D7C485 is Wine Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7C485 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wine Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Wine Yellow?

Wine 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 Wine Yellow?

You can download Wine 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 Wine Yellow?

The hex code is #D7C485. In RGB it's 215, 196, 133, and in HSL it's 46°, 51%, 68%.

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