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Tangy Dill

#D8D556

RGB 216, 213, 86 · HSL 59°, 63%, 59% · CMYK 0, 1, 60, 15

Tangy Dill is #D8D556 in HEX — rgb(216, 213, 86), hsl(59°, 63%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 60%, 15%).

Tangy Dill pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 63%, 59%. 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#D8D556

RGB216, 213, 86

HSL59°, 63%, 59%

HSV59°, 60%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 60, 15

Decimal14210390

CSS RGBrgb(216, 213, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 63%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

Exact match

Dulux

Citrus Delight S19H6

ΔE 1.8 · #D4D557

Behr

Midori P330-5

ΔE 1.9 · #DAD356

Benjamin Moore

Granny CSP-860

ΔE 2.4 · #D2D357

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D34D

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 4.5 · #C9CC4A

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 6 · #E9D959

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8.1 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 10 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.3 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 10.9 · #C3D263

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 11.1 · #C6B836

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 12 · #FDE164

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 12.7 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.4 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 20.7 · #A3CD39

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D8D556

#5557D8

Analogous

#D89455

#D8D556

#99D855

Triadic

#D8D556

#55D8D6

#D655D8

Split-Complementary

#D8D556

#5599D8

#9455D8

Tetradic

#D8D556

#55D894

#5557D8

#D85599

Monochromatic

#79771B

#B7B52A

#D8D556

#E6E593

#F5F4D1

Rectangle

#D8D556

#57D855

#5557D8

#D655D8

Compound

#D8D556

#99D855

#5557D8

#9455D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DE77

#E2E19F

#EBEACA

Darker

#C8C529

#8C8A19

#53520D

Saturation

#AAAA83

#D8D655

#ECE941

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D556

#E2CF59

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D556

#D6D672

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D556

#DEC7D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tangy Dill 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

#E1CC5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D556

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD180

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.

#3C3EC4

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: #D8D556;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D556;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy-dill: #D8D556;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy-dill': '#D8D556' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D556] text-[#D8D556]

SCSS

$tangy-dill: #D8D556;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D556?

#D8D556 is Tangy Dill, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D8D556 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangy Dill?

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

What colors pair well with Tangy Dill?

Tangy Dill 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 Tangy Dill?

You can download Tangy Dill 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 Tangy Dill?

The hex code is #D8D556. In RGB it's 216, 213, 86, and in HSL it's 59°, 63%, 59%.

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