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California

#DAC072

RGB 218, 192, 114 · HSL 45°, 58%, 65% · CMYK 0, 12, 48, 15

California is #DAC072 in HEX — rgb(218, 192, 114), hsl(45°, 58%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 48%, 15%).

California pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 58%, 65%. 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#DAC072

RGB218, 192, 114

HSL45°, 58%, 65%

HSV45°, 48%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 48, 15

Decimal14336114

CSS RGBrgb(218, 192, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 58%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

California 216

Exact match

PPG

Tropical Siesta 1107-5

ΔE 1.4 · #DDC073

Dunn-Edwards

Waffle Cone DE5444

ΔE 2.6 · #E2C779

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 2.7 · #D6B96C

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #DDC47B

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 3.8 · #D5B966

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.2 · #D3BD76

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 4.2 · #D5BD77

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.2 · #DCB771

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 6.3 · #CDBB63

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.7 · #F0D181

Vista Paint

Glistening C-812

ΔE 6.7 · #EDD286

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 7 · #F1CD7B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 8.2 · #EEC784

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#DAC072

#728CDA

Analogous

#DA8C72

#DAC072

#C0DA72

Triadic

#DAC072

#72DAC0

#C072DA

Split-Complementary

#DAC072

#72C0DA

#8C72DA

Tetradic

#DAC072

#72DA8C

#728CDA

#DA72C0

Monochromatic

#8D7325

#C9A436

#DAC072

#EADBAE

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#DAC072

#8CDA72

#728CDA

#C072DA

Compound

#DAC072

#C0DA72

#728CDA

#8C72DA

Variations

Lighter

#E1CC8E

#E4D7AF

#ECE6D3

Darker

#CFAA3A

#957821

#584712

Saturation

#B5AE96

#DAC072

#ECC95F

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC072

#D4C473

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC072

#C5C580

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC072

#DDB7BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

California 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

#E3BD71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC072

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C295

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.

#5571C5

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: #DAC072;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC072;

CSS Variable

--color-california: #DAC072;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california': '#DAC072' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC072] text-[#DAC072]

SCSS

$california: #DAC072;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC072?

#DAC072 is California, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC072 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California?

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

What colors pair well with California?

California 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 California?

You can download California 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 California?

The hex code is #DAC072. In RGB it's 218, 192, 114, and in HSL it's 45°, 58%, 65%.

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