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Zingiber

#DAC01A

RGB 218, 192, 26 · HSL 52°, 79%, 48% · CMYK 0, 12, 88, 15

Zingiber is #DAC01A in HEX — rgb(218, 192, 26), hsl(52°, 79%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 88%, 15%).

Zingiber pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 79%, 48%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DAC01A

RGB218, 192, 26

HSL52°, 79%, 48%

HSV52°, 88%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 88, 15

Decimal14336026

CSS RGBrgb(218, 192, 26)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 79%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Solarium P310-7

ΔE 2.7 · #DFC013

Benjamin Moore

Eve 2024-20

ΔE 4.4 · #CDBC0F

Vista Paint

Cancun Gold K-1200

ΔE 4.4 · #D9BB24

Dunn-Edwards

Soleil DE5419

ΔE 4.5 · #E9CB2E

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 6.9 · #E5BE01

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 7.2 · #D9C737

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 8.3 · #E1BB2F

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 8.9 · #F4CC3C

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 9.4 · #CBA901

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.1 · #FAD140

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 10.1 · #FBD12B

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 10.6 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.9 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 20.5 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.8 · #ECC363

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 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

#DAC01A

#1A33DB

Analogous

#DB611A

#DAC01A

#94DB1A

Triadic

#DAC01A

#1ADBC1

#C11ADB

Split-Complementary

#DAC01A

#1A94DB

#611ADB

Tetradic

#DAC01A

#1ADB61

#1A33DB

#DB1A94

Monochromatic

#52480A

#978512

#DAC01A

#EBD756

#F3E79B

Rectangle

#DAC01A

#33DB1A

#1A33DB

#C11ADB

Compound

#DAC01A

#94DB1A

#1A33DB

#611ADB

Variations

Lighter

#E9D241

#E5D77A

#EAE3B7

Darker

#B39D11

#7E6E09

#4B4104

Saturation

#97905D

#DBC11A

#E8CB0D

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC01A

#D7C21D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC01A

#C5C54F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC01A

#DFB2BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Zingiber 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

#E3BD2F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC01A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C253

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#2235AE

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DAC01A;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC01A;

CSS Variable

--color-zingiber: #DAC01A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'zingiber': '#DAC01A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC01A] text-[#DAC01A]

SCSS

$zingiber: #DAC01A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC01A?

#DAC01A is Zingiber, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC01A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Zingiber?

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

What colors pair well with Zingiber?

Zingiber 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 Zingiber?

You can download Zingiber 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 Zingiber?

The hex code is #DAC01A. In RGB it's 218, 192, 26, and in HSL it's 52°, 79%, 48%.

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