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Sulfur Yellow

#D7CA38

RGB 215, 202, 56 · HSL 55°, 67%, 53% · CMYK 0, 6, 74, 16

Sulfur Yellow is #D7CA38 in HEX — rgb(215, 202, 56), hsl(55°, 67%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 74%, 16%).

Sulfur Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 67%, 53%. 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#D7CA38

RGB215, 202, 56

HSL55°, 67%, 53%

HSV55°, 74%, 84%

CMYK0, 6, 74, 16

Decimal14142008

CSS RGBrgb(215, 202, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 67%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

Exact match

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CC40

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 2.4 · #D9C737

Benjamin Moore

Citron 2024-30

ΔE 3.1 · #D8C62F

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 3.8 · #D4CF3E

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.2 · #CCC921

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 8 · #CDBC09

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8.3 · #E1CC4F

Dunn-Edwards

Gilded DE5418

ΔE 8.5 · #F4DB4F

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 8.7 · #C6B836

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 12.1 · #F4CC3C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 16.8 · #F4D96C

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 18.9 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 19.6 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.4 · #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

#D7CA38

#3744D7

Analogous

#D77A37

#D7CA38

#95D737

Triadic

#D7CA38

#37D7CA

#CA37D7

Split-Complementary

#D7CA38

#3795D7

#7A37D7

Tetradic

#D7CA38

#37D77A

#3744D7

#D73795

Monochromatic

#625B13

#A29720

#D7CA38

#E4DB77

#F1ECB7

Rectangle

#D7CA38

#44D737

#3744D7

#CA37D7

Compound

#D7CA38

#95D737

#3744D7

#7A37D7

Variations

Lighter

#DFD55F

#E0D98E

#E9E5C1

Darker

#B8AC20

#817814

#4D470A

Saturation

#9F9B6F

#D7CA37

#EBDB23

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7CA38

#DBC73B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7CA38

#CCCC5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7CA38

#DDBCC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sulfur 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

#E1C445

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7CA38

Daylight 5500K

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

#CEC969

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.

#313CB4

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: #D7CA38;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7CA38;

CSS Variable

--color-sulfur-yellow: #D7CA38;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sulfur-yellow': '#D7CA38' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7CA38] text-[#D7CA38]

SCSS

$sulfur-yellow: #D7CA38;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7CA38?

#D7CA38 is Sulfur Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D7CA38 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sulfur Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Sulfur Yellow?

Sulfur 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 Sulfur Yellow?

You can download Sulfur 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 Sulfur Yellow?

The hex code is #D7CA38. In RGB it's 215, 202, 56, and in HSL it's 55°, 67%, 53%.

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