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New Colonial Yellow

#D9AD7F

RGB 217, 173, 127 · HSL 31°, 54%, 67% · CMYK 0, 20, 41, 15

New Colonial Yellow is #D9AD7F in HEX — rgb(217, 173, 127), hsl(31°, 54%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 41%, 15%).

New Colonial Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 54%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D9AD7F

RGB217, 173, 127

HSL31°, 54%, 67%

HSV31°, 41%, 85%

CMYK0, 20, 41, 15

Decimal14265727

CSS RGBrgb(217, 173, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 54%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

New Colonial Yellow SW2853

Exact match

Behr

Cork PPU6-5

ΔE 1.7 · #D9AC7B

Dulux

Pale Clay S11F4

ΔE 2.1 · #DAAF7D

Kilz

Antiquarian Brass LD130-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E0B486

Benjamin Moore

Approaching CSP-1090

ΔE 2.8 · #DBAF86

Valspar

Imperial Gold 3003-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #DCB482

Hallman-Lindsay

Caramel Cloud 245

ΔE 3.9 · #D4AF85

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 4.1 · #D9B27D

Vista Paint

Caramel Cloud C-244

ΔE 4.2 · #D2AF83

PPG

Outback 1088-5

ΔE 4.8 · #C9A375

Dunn-Edwards

Warm Butterscotch DE6151

ΔE 5.2 · #D0B082

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C49C6D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 7.4 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.5 · #BA9873

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.7 · #C6A664

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 11.7 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#D9AD7F

#7DA9D8

Analogous

#D87F7D

#D9AD7F

#D7D87D

Triadic

#D9AD7F

#7DD8AC

#AC7DD8

Split-Complementary

#D9AD7F

#7DD7D8

#7F7DD8

Tetradic

#D9AD7F

#7DD87F

#7DA9D8

#D87DD7

Monochromatic

#91602B

#C78743

#D9AD7F

#EAD2B8

#F9F2EB

Rectangle

#D9AD7F

#A9D87D

#7DA9D8

#AC7DD8

Compound

#D9AD7F

#D7D87D

#7DA9D8

#7F7DD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0BD97

#E4CDB5

#EDE2D6

Darker

#CC8B46

#966026

#593815

Saturation

#B8AB9D

#D8AC7D

#ECAD6A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9AD7F

#C6BA7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9AD7F

#B5B586

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9AD7F

#DAA8AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

New Colonial Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E2AE7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9AD7F

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB39F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#5F90C4

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: #D9AD7F;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9AD7F;

CSS Variable

--color-new-colonial-yellow: #D9AD7F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-colonial-yellow': '#D9AD7F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9AD7F] text-[#D9AD7F]

SCSS

$new-colonial-yellow: #D9AD7F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9AD7F?

#D9AD7F is New Colonial Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D9AD7F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Colonial Yellow?

New Colonial Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with New Colonial Yellow?

New Colonial Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download New Colonial Yellow?

You can download New Colonial 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 New Colonial Yellow?

The hex code is #D9AD7F. In RGB it's 217, 173, 127, and in HSL it's 31°, 54%, 67%.

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