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Bright Idea

#D8B760

RGB 216, 183, 96 · HSL 44°, 61%, 61% · CMYK 0, 15, 56, 15

Bright Idea is #D8B760 in HEX — rgb(216, 183, 96), hsl(44°, 61%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 56%, 15%).

Bright Idea pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 61%, 61%. 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#D8B760

RGB216, 183, 96

HSL44°, 61%, 61%

HSV44°, 56%, 85%

CMYK0, 15, 56, 15

Decimal14202720

CSS RGBrgb(216, 183, 96)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 61%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

Exact match

Vista Paint

Bright Idea C-806

ΔE 1.5 · #D7B65C

Dunn-Edwards

Tanami Desert DE5445

ΔE 2.4 · #D0B25C

Dulux

Warm Woollen S16F6

ΔE 2.8 · #CFB059

Benjamin Moore

Yellowstone 202

ΔE 3.3 · #DFB967

Behr

Dandelion Wish MQ4-12

ΔE 3.9 · #E1B865

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 4.2 · #E3B964

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 4.9 · #E6C26F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 5.1 · #C9B156

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 6.2 · #C9AD5F

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 6.2 · #EAC365

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.3 · #ECC363

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.6 · #C6A664

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 12.1 · #EEC784

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16.1 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#D8B760

#5F7FD8

Analogous

#D87B5F

#D8B760

#BCD85F

Triadic

#D8B760

#5FD8B8

#B85FD8

Split-Complementary

#D8B760

#5FBCD8

#7B5FD8

Tetradic

#D8B760

#5FD87B

#5F7FD8

#D85FBC

Monochromatic

#7F661F

#BD972E

#D8B760

#E7D39C

#F6EFDA

Rectangle

#D8B760

#7FD85F

#5F7FD8

#B85FD8

Compound

#D8B760

#BCD85F

#5F7FD8

#7B5FD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0C67F

#E2D2A4

#EBE3CD

Darker

#CCA22D

#8F701C

#55420F

Saturation

#AEA489

#D8B85F

#ECC14B

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B760

#CEBE60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B760

#BDBD70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B760

#DBAEB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bright Idea 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

#E1B663

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B760

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBB87

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.

#4567C4

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: #D8B760;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B760;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-idea: #D8B760;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-idea': '#D8B760' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B760] text-[#D8B760]

SCSS

$bright-idea: #D8B760;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B760?

#D8B760 is Bright Idea, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B760 warm or cool?

Bright Idea reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bright Idea?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Idea?

Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea?

You can download Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea?

The hex code is #D8B760. In RGB it's 216, 183, 96, and in HSL it's 44°, 61%, 61%.

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