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Vermicelles

#DABE82

RGB 218, 190, 130 · HSL 41°, 54%, 68% · CMYK 0, 13, 40, 15

Vermicelles is #DABE82 in HEX — rgb(218, 190, 130), hsl(41°, 54%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 40%, 15%).

Vermicelles pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 54%, 68%. 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#DABE82

RGB218, 190, 130

HSL41°, 54%, 68%

HSV41°, 40%, 85%

CMYK0, 13, 40, 15

Decimal14335618

CSS RGBrgb(218, 190, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 54%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Harpswell Green 3007-5C

ΔE 1.4 · #DDBF85

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 1.5 · #DABD84

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-420

ΔE 1.8 · #D5BD80

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 1.8 · #DCC182

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 2.5 · #D6BF80

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 2.5 · #D2B87B

PPG

Hummus 16-10

ΔE 3.1 · #D9BC86

Behr

Tangy UL180-21

ΔE 3.2 · #E2C282

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 3.5 · #D2BA83

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 3.8 · #DFBD87

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 4.5 · #E3C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bag Of Gold 897

ΔE 4.7 · #E1BD88

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 6.6 · #DFC795

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 7.4 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 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

#DABE82

#819DD9

Analogous

#D99181

#DABE82

#C9D981

Triadic

#DABE82

#81D9BE

#BE81D9

Split-Complementary

#DABE82

#81C9D9

#9181D9

Tetradic

#DABE82

#81D991

#819DD9

#D981C9

Monochromatic

#95742D

#C89F46

#DABE82

#EBDCBC

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#DABE82

#9DD981

#819DD9

#BE81D9

Compound

#DABE82

#C9D981

#819DD9

#9181D9

Variations

Lighter

#E1CB9A

#E5D6B8

#EDE6D8

Darker

#CDA349

#987427

#5A4415

Saturation

#BBB2A0

#D9BE81

#ECC46F

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DABE82

#D1C482

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DABE82

#C3C38C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DABE82

#DCB7BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vermicelles 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

#E3BB7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DABE82

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C0A1

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6281C5

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: #DABE82;

CSS — background

background-color: #DABE82;

CSS Variable

--color-vermicelles: #DABE82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermicelles': '#DABE82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DABE82] text-[#DABE82]

SCSS

$vermicelles: #DABE82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DABE82?

#DABE82 is Vermicelles, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DABE82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vermicelles?

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

What colors pair well with Vermicelles?

Vermicelles 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 Vermicelles?

You can download Vermicelles 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 Vermicelles?

The hex code is #DABE82. In RGB it's 218, 190, 130, and in HSL it's 41°, 54%, 68%.

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