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Golden Bass

#DABA55

RGB 218, 186, 85 · HSL 46°, 64%, 59% · CMYK 0, 15, 61, 15

Golden Bass is #DABA55 in HEX — rgb(218, 186, 85), hsl(46°, 64%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 61%, 15%).

Golden Bass pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 64%, 59%. 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#DABA55

RGB218, 186, 85

HSL46°, 64%, 59%

HSV46°, 61%, 85%

CMYK0, 15, 61, 15

Decimal14334549

CSS RGBrgb(218, 186, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 64%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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IKEA

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ΔE 2.6 · #DBB651

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Surprise 815

ΔE 3.2 · #E1BC5C

Dunn-Edwards

Candelabra DE5431

ΔE 3.6 · #E1C161

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

ΔE 4.5 · #E4BB53

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 4.8 · #DEB659

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E4C665

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 5.7 · #EABE5B

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 5.7 · #EAC365

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.8 · #ECC363

Dulux

Port Ohope NZ10C4

ΔE 6.7 · #DEB45B

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 7.2 · #E4C14D

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 7.2 · #C7B446

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 10.4 · #FBD473

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.5 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 13.3 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#DABA55

#5473D9

Analogous

#D97754

#DABA55

#B6D954

Triadic

#DABA55

#54D9BA

#BA54D9

Split-Complementary

#DABA55

#54B6D9

#7754D9

Tetradic

#DABA55

#54D977

#5473D9

#D954B6

Monochromatic

#79631B

#B89628

#DABA55

#E7D392

#F5EDD1

Rectangle

#DABA55

#73D954

#5473D9

#BA54D9

Compound

#DABA55

#B6D954

#5473D9

#7754D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1C876

#E2D29E

#EBE3CA

Darker

#C9A327

#8D7218

#54430D

Saturation

#ABA182

#D9BA54

#ECC441

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DABA55

#D2C055

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DABA55

#C0C06A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DABA55

#DEAFB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Bass 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

#E3B85B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DABA55

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0BD7F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#3B5BC5

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: #DABA55;

CSS — background

background-color: #DABA55;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-bass: #DABA55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-bass': '#DABA55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DABA55] text-[#DABA55]

SCSS

$golden-bass: #DABA55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DABA55?

#DABA55 is Golden Bass, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DABA55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Bass?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Bass?

Golden Bass 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 Bass?

You can download Golden Bass 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 Bass?

The hex code is #DABA55. In RGB it's 218, 186, 85, and in HSL it's 46°, 64%, 59%.

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