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Viameter

#D9CC40

RGB 217, 204, 64 · HSL 55°, 67%, 55% · CMYK 0, 6, 71, 15

Viameter is #D9CC40 in HEX — rgb(217, 204, 64), hsl(55°, 67%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 71%, 15%).

Viameter pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 67%, 55%. 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#D9CC40

RGB217, 204, 64

HSL55°, 67%, 55%

HSV55°, 71%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 71, 15

Decimal14273600

CSS RGBrgb(217, 204, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 67%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Viameter S18H7 · SB8A6

Exact match

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 2.2 · #D7CA38

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 3.1 · #D9C737

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 3.8 · #D4CF3E

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 4.7 · #D3C23E

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 6.4 · #E1CC4F

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 6.8 · #E9D959

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Spice DE5466

ΔE 7.2 · #E2CD52

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 8.1 · #C6B836

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 9 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 11.1 · #F8D75A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.6 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 14.8 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17.9 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 19.6 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D9CC40

#3F4CD9

Analogous

#D97F3F

#D9CC40

#99D93F

Triadic

#D9CC40

#3FD9CC

#CC3FD9

Split-Complementary

#D9CC40

#3F99D9

#7F3FD9

Tetradic

#D9CC40

#3FD97F

#3F4CD9

#D93F99

Monochromatic

#6A6315

#AA9F22

#D9CC40

#E6DD7F

#F2EEBF

Rectangle

#D9CC40

#4CD93F

#3F4CD9

#CC3FD9

Compound

#D9CC40

#99D93F

#3F4CD9

#7F3FD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1D666

#E1DB93

#EAE7C4

Darker

#BFB221

#867D14

#4F4A0A

Saturation

#A39F75

#D9CC3F

#ECDC2C

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CC40

#DDC943

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CC40

#CECE62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CC40

#DFBEC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Viameter 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

#E2C64B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CC40

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCB6F

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.

#333FBB

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: #D9CC40;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CC40;

CSS Variable

--color-viameter: #D9CC40;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viameter': '#D9CC40' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CC40] text-[#D9CC40]

SCSS

$viameter: #D9CC40;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CC40?

#D9CC40 is Viameter, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CC40 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viameter?

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

What colors pair well with Viameter?

Viameter 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 Viameter?

You can download Viameter 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 Viameter?

The hex code is #D9CC40. In RGB it's 217, 204, 64, and in HSL it's 55°, 67%, 55%.

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