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Straw Basket

#D8C59B

RGB 216, 197, 155 · HSL 41°, 44%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 28, 15

Straw Basket is #D8C59B in HEX — rgb(216, 197, 155), hsl(41°, 44%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 15%).

Straw Basket pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 44%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D8C59B

RGB216, 197, 155

HSL41°, 44%, 73%

HSV41°, 28%, 85%

CMYK0, 9, 28, 15

Decimal14206363

CSS RGBrgb(216, 197, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 44%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Straw Basket UL160-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Amulet AF-365

ΔE 1.8 · #DAC89B

Vista Paint

Western Wear K-980

ΔE 2.1 · #D2C098

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #DEC9A1

PPG

True Blonde 12-12

ΔE 2.1 · #DCC49B

Sherwin-Williams

Straw Harvest SW7698

ΔE 2.4 · #DBC8A2

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 2.6 · #D6C39E

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.9 · #E1C9A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Lake 316

ΔE 2.9 · #D8C7A2

Dulux

Vast Escape S16D3

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C395

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 3.2 · #D0C092

Kilz

Season'S Change LF150-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CDC196

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4 · #D9CCA6

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Gate DEC739

ΔE 4 · #D9C09C

Dutch Boy

Star of Gold DCP-0323

ΔE 7.6 · #C5BA9A

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.1 · #C2B078

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 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

#D8C59B

#9CAFD8

Analogous

#D8A79C

#D8C59B

#CDD89C

Triadic

#D8C59B

#9CD8C5

#C59CD8

Split-Complementary

#D8C59B

#9CCDD8

#A79CD8

Tetradic

#D8C59B

#9CD8A7

#9CAFD8

#D89CCD

Monochromatic

#9E7F3D

#C3A565

#D8C59B

#EEE5D3

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#D8C59B

#AFD89C

#9CAFD8

#C59CD8

Compound

#D8C59B

#CDD89C

#9CAFD8

#A79CD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0D1B0

#E5DBC6

#EEEADF

Darker

#C6A764

#987935

#5A471D

Saturation

#C3BDB1

#D8C59C

#ECCC89

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8C59B

#D3C99C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8C59B

#C8C8A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8C59B

#DABFC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Straw Basket 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

#E1C08F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8C59B

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC5B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#7A91C2

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: #D8C59B;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8C59B;

CSS Variable

--color-straw-basket: #D8C59B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'straw-basket': '#D8C59B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8C59B] text-[#D8C59B]

SCSS

$straw-basket: #D8C59B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8C59B?

#D8C59B is Straw Basket, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8C59B warm or cool?

Straw Basket reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Straw Basket?

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

What colors pair well with Straw Basket?

Straw Basket 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 Straw Basket?

You can download Straw Basket 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 Straw Basket?

The hex code is #D8C59B. In RGB it's 216, 197, 155, and in HSL it's 41°, 44%, 73%.

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