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Matcha

#D8D458

RGB 216, 212, 88 · HSL 58°, 62%, 60% · CMYK 0, 2, 59, 15

Matcha is #D8D458 in HEX — rgb(216, 212, 88), hsl(58°, 62%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 59%, 15%).

Matcha pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 62%, 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#D8D458

RGB216, 212, 88

HSL58°, 62%, 60%

HSV58°, 59%, 85%

CMYK0, 2, 59, 15

Decimal14210136

CSS RGBrgb(216, 212, 88)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 62%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 1.3 · #D8D556

Behr

Midori P330-5

ΔE 1.4 · #DAD356

Benjamin Moore

Granny CSP-860

ΔE 2.2 · #D2D357

Dulux

Citrus Delight S19H6

ΔE 2.2 · #D4D557

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 4.9 · #D0D34D

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 5 · #C9CC4A

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 6.1 · #E9D959

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.8 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 8.9 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.7 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 10.4 · #C3D263

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 10.9 · #C6B836

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.8 · #F4D96C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 11.9 · #FDE164

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.4 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 21.4 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D8D458

#5A5ED8

Analogous

#D8955A

#D8D458

#9DD85A

Triadic

#D8D458

#5AD8D4

#D45AD8

Split-Complementary

#D8D458

#5A9DD8

#955AD8

Tetradic

#D8D458

#5AD895

#5A5ED8

#D85A9D

Monochromatic

#7C791D

#BAB52C

#D8D458

#E7E498

#F5F4D6

Rectangle

#D8D458

#5ED85A

#5A5ED8

#D45AD8

Compound

#D8D458

#9DD85A

#5A5ED8

#955AD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DD7B

#E2E0A2

#EBEACC

Darker

#CAC52B

#8E8A1B

#54520E

Saturation

#ACAB86

#D8D45A

#ECE646

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D458

#E1CE5B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D458

#D5D573

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D458

#DEC7CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Matcha 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

#E1CC5D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D458

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD181

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.

#4045C4

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: #D8D458;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D458;

CSS Variable

--color-matcha: #D8D458;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'matcha': '#D8D458' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D458] text-[#D8D458]

SCSS

$matcha: #D8D458;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D458?

#D8D458 is Matcha, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D458 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Matcha?

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

What colors pair well with Matcha?

Matcha 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 Matcha?

You can download Matcha 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 Matcha?

The hex code is #D8D458. In RGB it's 216, 212, 88, and in HSL it's 58°, 62%, 60%.

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