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Golden Beryl Yellow

#D9A400

RGB 217, 164, 0 · HSL 45°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 0, 24, 100, 15

Golden Beryl Yellow is #D9A400 in HEX — rgb(217, 164, 0), hsl(45°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 100%, 15%).

Golden Beryl Yellow pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 100%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D9A400

RGB217, 164, 0

HSL45°, 100%, 43%

HSV45°, 100%, 85%

CMYK0, 24, 100, 15

Decimal14263296

CSS RGBrgb(217, 164, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Sun Drops 823

ΔE 5.3 · #EAAF11

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 5.3 · #DC9D00

Vista Paint

Sun Drops C-822

ΔE 5.4 · #E9B00D

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 6.2 · #EDAD14

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 8.9 · #CBA901

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 9.3 · #F9B82B

Dulux

Gold Rush S14H9

ΔE 10.2 · #FCBA2D

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 10.2 · #EFBB3B

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2155-30

ΔE 10.6 · #EBA832

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 11.2 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.6 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 13.8 · #FDAD00

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 14.1 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14.3 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 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

#D9A400

#0037DB

Analogous

#DB3700

#D9A400

#A4DB00

Triadic

#D9A400

#00DBA4

#A400DB

Split-Complementary

#D9A400

#00A4DB

#3700DB

Tetradic

#D9A400

#00DB37

#0037DB

#DB00A4

Monochromatic

#423200

#8F6B00

#D9A400

#FFC929

#FFDD75

Rectangle

#D9A400

#37DB00

#0037DB

#A400DB

Compound

#D9A400

#A4DB00

#0037DB

#3700DB

Variations

Lighter

#FFC516

#F2CD5E

#F0DEA9

Darker

#AF8400

#795A00

#463500

Saturation

#8F7E4D

#DBA400

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9A400

#C6B200

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9A400

#AFAF3E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9A400

#DC99A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Beryl 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

#E2A81B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9A400

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFAD3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1338A8

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D9A400;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9A400;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-beryl-yellow: #D9A400;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-beryl-yellow': '#D9A400' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9A400] text-[#D9A400]

SCSS

$golden-beryl-yellow: #D9A400;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A400?

#D9A400 is Golden Beryl Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9A400 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Beryl Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Beryl Yellow?

Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl Yellow?

You can download Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl Yellow?

The hex code is #D9A400. In RGB it's 217, 164, 0, and in HSL it's 45°, 100%, 43%.

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