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Golden Delicious

#D9CD7A

RGB 217, 205, 122 · HSL 52°, 56%, 66% · CMYK 0, 6, 44, 15

Golden Delicious is #D9CD7A in HEX — rgb(217, 205, 122), hsl(52°, 56%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 44%, 15%).

Golden Delicious pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 56%, 66%. 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#D9CD7A

RGB217, 205, 122

HSL52°, 56%, 66%

HSV52°, 44%, 85%

CMYK0, 6, 44, 15

Decimal14273914

CSS RGBrgb(217, 205, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 56%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Golden390

ΔE 0.4 · #DACE7B

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Vista Paint

Australian OutlookK-458

ΔE 2.3 · #E0D27D

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Dunn-Edwards

Hay DayDE5479

ΔE 3.5 · #DACD81

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Behr

Sea Kelp390D-5

ΔE 3.8 · #DBCC72

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Sherwin-Williams

ChartreuseSW0073

ΔE 4.3 · #E1D286

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Colorhouse

Beeswax .04Beeswax-04

ΔE 4.4 · #E0CD74

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PPG

Grassroots11-03

ΔE 4.5 · #D8C475

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Valspar

Crushed Cumin6008-6A

ΔE 5.2 · #D8C478

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Dulux

Day GlowS17G4

ΔE 5.5 · #EADA82

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Kilz

Wasabi WashLF260-01

ΔE 6.8 · #C6BF74

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Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella800

ΔE 7.4 · #CDBB63

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 7.7 · #E6D690

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IKEA

IKEA112112

ΔE 8.3 · #D3BD76

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Farrow & Ball

Citron74

ΔE 10.6 · #F5D27B

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Dutch Boy

Coast LightVS-9104

ΔE 11.2 · #F0D18E

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Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 17.7 · #F2D964

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D9CD7A

#7885D9

Analogous

#D99B78

#D9CD7A

#B5D978

Triadic

#D9CD7A

#78D9CC

#CC78D9

Split-Complementary

#D9CD7A

#78B5D9

#9B78D9

Tetradic

#D9CD7A

#78D99B

#7885D9

#D978B5

Monochromatic

#8F8128

#C8B53C

#D9CD7A

#EAE2B3

#F9F7EB

Rectangle

#D9CD7A

#85D978

#7885D9

#CC78D9

Compound

#D9CD7A

#B5D978

#7885D9

#9B78D9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Golden Delicious run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F8F6E7

Tint #F0EBCB

Tint #E9E1AF

Tint #E1D694

Base #D9CD7A

Shade #CAB842

Shade #9B8C2C

Shade #655C1D

Shade #302B0D

Variations

Lighter

#E0D693

#E4DDB2

#EDE9D5

Darker

#CDBB40

#968624

#594F13

Saturation

#B7B39A

#D9CC78

#ECDA65

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CD7A

#DBCC7B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CD7A

#CFCF89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CD7A

#DDC3CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Delicious 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

#E2C677

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CD7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCB9B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#5A68C4

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: #D9CD7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CD7A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-delicious: #D9CD7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-delicious': '#D9CD7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CD7A] text-[#D9CD7A]

SCSS

$golden-delicious: #D9CD7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CD7A?

#D9CD7A is Golden Delicious, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D9CD7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Delicious?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Delicious?

Golden Delicious 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 Delicious?

You can download Golden Delicious 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 Delicious?

The hex code is #D9CD7A. In RGB it's 217, 205, 122, and in HSL it's 52°, 56%, 66%.

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