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Seed Pod

#DAC43C

RGB 218, 196, 60 · HSL 52°, 68%, 55% · CMYK 0, 10, 72, 15

Seed Pod is #DAC43C in HEX — rgb(218, 196, 60), hsl(52°, 68%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 72%, 15%).

Seed Pod pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 68%, 55%. 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#DAC43C

RGB218, 196, 60

HSL52°, 68%, 55%

HSV52°, 72%, 85%

CMYK0, 10, 72, 15

Decimal14337084

CSS RGBrgb(218, 196, 60)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 68%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 3 · #D3C23E

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 3.3 · #D9C737

Dulux

Crazy S17G8

ΔE 4.5 · #E5C53F

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 5.2 · #E1CC4F

Behr

Sulfur Yellow P320-6

ΔE 5.3 · #D7CA38

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Stone DE5467

ΔE 5.4 · #CEB736

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 6.5 · #C6B836

Vista Paint

Cancun Gold K-1200

ΔE 6.7 · #D9BB24

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 8.5 · #D4CF3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 9.5 · #F8D75A

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 10.9 · #FFD754

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 13.8 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 16.9 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 17 · #FFCA2C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#DAC43C

#3E53DA

Analogous

#DA773E

#DAC43C

#A1DA3E

Triadic

#DAC43C

#3EDAC5

#C53EDA

Split-Complementary

#DAC43C

#3EA1DA

#773EDA

Tetradic

#DAC43C

#3EDA77

#3E53DA

#DA3EA1

Monochromatic

#6B6014

#AB9921

#DAC43C

#E7D97E

#F3ECBF

Rectangle

#DAC43C

#53DA3E

#3E53DA

#C53EDA

Compound

#DAC43C

#A1DA3E

#3E53DA

#773EDA

Variations

Lighter

#E2D165

#E2D792

#EAE5C4

Darker

#C0AB20

#877713

#50470A

Saturation

#A49D75

#DAC53E

#EDD32C

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC43C

#D9C53E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC43C

#C8C85E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC43C

#DFB7C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Seed Pod 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

#E3C048

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC43C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C56C

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.

#3245BC

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: #DAC43C;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC43C;

CSS Variable

--color-seed-pod: #DAC43C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'seed-pod': '#DAC43C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC43C] text-[#DAC43C]

SCSS

$seed-pod: #DAC43C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC43C?

#DAC43C is Seed Pod, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC43C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Seed Pod?

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

What colors pair well with Seed Pod?

Seed Pod 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 Seed Pod?

You can download Seed Pod 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 Seed Pod?

The hex code is #DAC43C. In RGB it's 218, 196, 60, and in HSL it's 52°, 68%, 55%.

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