ORANGES

Yellow Lab

#DAB46F

RGB 218, 180, 111 · HSL 39°, 59%, 65% · CMYK 0, 17, 49, 15

Yellow Lab is #DAB46F in HEX — rgb(218, 180, 111), hsl(39°, 59%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 49%, 15%).

Yellow Lab pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 59%, 65%. 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#DAB46F

RGB218, 180, 111

HSL39°, 59%, 65%

HSV39°, 49%, 85%

CMYK0, 17, 49, 15

Decimal14333039

CSS RGBrgb(218, 180, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 59%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 1.2 · #DCB771

Benjamin Moore

Dorset HC-8

ΔE 1.6 · #DEB774

Behr

Inheritance M280-5

ΔE 1.9 · #D7AF6A

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 2.1 · #DFB674

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 3 · #DFB575

PPG

Tesoros 17-20

ΔE 3.8 · #DFB170

Dunn-Edwards

Burst of Gold DE5333

ΔE 4 · #DEB368

Dulux

Wax Way S15F5

ΔE 4.1 · #D3B266

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 4.3 · #E6B771

Vista Paint

West Warwick K-538

ΔE 4.5 · #E8BB73

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 5.3 · #D5B176

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 6.2 · #C6A664

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.5 · #CEAA5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 7.1 · #EEC784

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 7.3 · #D3BD76

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#DAB46F

#7196DA

Analogous

#DA8171

#DAB46F

#CBDA71

Triadic

#DAB46F

#71DAB6

#B671DA

Split-Complementary

#DAB46F

#71CBDA

#8171DA

Tetradic

#DAB46F

#71DA81

#7196DA

#DA71CB

Monochromatic

#8E6925

#CB9634

#DAB46F

#EAD5AE

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DAB46F

#96DA71

#7196DA

#B671DA

Compound

#DAB46F

#CBDA71

#7196DA

#8171DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2C48D

#E4D2AF

#EDE4D3

Darker

#D09B39

#966D20

#594011

Saturation

#B6AA96

#DAB671

#EDBB5F

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

1.96:1

Fail

vs Black

10.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAB46F

#CCBE6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAB46F

#BBBB7B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAB46F

#DCACB3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow Lab 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

#E3B46E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAB46F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0B993

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#547CC6

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: #DAB46F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAB46F;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-lab: #DAB46F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-lab': '#DAB46F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAB46F] text-[#DAB46F]

SCSS

$yellow-lab: #DAB46F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAB46F?

#DAB46F is Yellow Lab, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DAB46F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Lab?

Yellow Lab 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 Yellow Lab?

Yellow Lab 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 Yellow Lab?

You can download Yellow Lab 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 Yellow Lab?

The hex code is #DAB46F. In RGB it's 218, 180, 111, and in HSL it's 39°, 59%, 65%.

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