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Nervy Hue

#D7C65B

RGB 215, 198, 91 · HSL 52°, 61%, 60% · CMYK 0, 8, 58, 16

Nervy Hue is #D7C65B in HEX — rgb(215, 198, 91), hsl(52°, 61%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 58%, 16%).

Nervy Hue pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 61%, 60%. 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#D7C65B

RGB215, 198, 91

HSL52°, 61%, 60%

HSV52°, 58%, 84%

CMYK0, 8, 58, 16

Decimal14141019

CSS RGBrgb(215, 198, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 61%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 2.4 · #D5C757

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 2.8 · #D9C661

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 2.9 · #D0BE55

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 3.9 · #E1C861

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 4 · #E4D066

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 5.6 · #CEBD48

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

ΔE 6 · #D5CE69

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 6.7 · #C7B446

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 6.9 · #E4C665

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.5 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 9.3 · #CDBB63

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.4 · #E1DD73

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.1 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 14.8 · #FFD880

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

#D7C65B

#5B6BD7

Analogous

#D7885B

#D7C65B

#AAD75B

Triadic

#D7C65B

#5BD7C7

#C75BD7

Split-Complementary

#D7C65B

#5BAAD7

#885BD7

Tetradic

#D7C65B

#5BD788

#5B6BD7

#D75BAA

Monochromatic

#7B6F1E

#B9A62D

#D7C65B

#E6DC98

#F5F1D6

Rectangle

#D7C65B

#6BD75B

#5B6BD7

#C75BD7

Compound

#D7C65B

#AAD75B

#5B6BD7

#885BD7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD27C

#E2D9A2

#EBE6CC

Darker

#C9B42C

#8D7E1C

#534A0F

Saturation

#ACA786

#D7C75B

#EBD547

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

#D7C65B

#D7C65C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7C65B

#C9C971

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7C65B

#DCBAC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nervy Hue 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

#E1C15F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7C65B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC684

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.

#4153C3

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: #D7C65B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7C65B;

CSS Variable

--color-nervy-hue: #D7C65B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nervy-hue': '#D7C65B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7C65B] text-[#D7C65B]

SCSS

$nervy-hue: #D7C65B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7C65B?

#D7C65B is Nervy Hue, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7C65B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nervy Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Nervy Hue?

Nervy Hue 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 Nervy Hue?

You can download Nervy Hue 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 Nervy Hue?

The hex code is #D7C65B. In RGB it's 215, 198, 91, and in HSL it's 52°, 61%, 60%.

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