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Buried Gold

#DBBC4B

RGB 219, 188, 75 · HSL 47°, 67%, 58% · CMYK 0, 14, 66, 14

Buried Gold is #DBBC4B in HEX — rgb(219, 188, 75), hsl(47°, 67%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 66%, 14%).

Buried Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 67%, 58%. 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#DBBC4B

RGB219, 188, 75

HSL47°, 67%, 58%

HSV47°, 66%, 86%

CMYK0, 14, 66, 14

Decimal14400587

CSS RGBrgb(219, 188, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 67%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 1.4 · #D8BC4B

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 3 · #E4C14D

Dulux

Credo S16G8

ΔE 4.5 · #DCB542

Behr

Golden Chalice 360D-5

ΔE 4.7 · #E6C44B

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Brick Road DE5424

ΔE 4.9 · #EAC853

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 5.7 · #DBB651

Vista Paint

Lemon Surprise C-814

ΔE 6.1 · #DEBB58

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 6.3 · #CEBD48

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 6.6 · #C7B446

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldrenrod historic-goldrenrod

ΔE 7.4 · #DBB554

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 7.5 · #DBB04A

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 8 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 8.9 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.4 · #F2D964

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 12.2 · #FBD473

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 16.2 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#DBBC4B

#4C6BDC

Analogous

#DC754C

#DBBC4B

#B3DC4C

Triadic

#DBBC4B

#4CDCBD

#BD4CDC

Split-Complementary

#DBBC4B

#4CB3DC

#754CDC

Tetradic

#DBBC4B

#4CDC75

#4C6BDC

#DC4CB3

Monochromatic

#776318

#B79724

#DBBC4B

#E8D48C

#F5ECCC

Rectangle

#DBBC4B

#6BDC4C

#4C6BDC

#BD4CDC

Compound

#DBBC4B

#B3DC4C

#4C6BDC

#754CDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3CA70

#E3D39A

#EBE3C8

Darker

#CAA523

#8D7315

#54440B

Saturation

#A9A07E

#DCBD4C

#EDC73A

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBBC4B

#D4C14B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBBC4B

#C2C264

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBBC4B

#DFB1BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buried Gold 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

#E4BA53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBBC4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BF78

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.

#3655C5

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: #DBBC4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBBC4B;

CSS Variable

--color-buried-gold: #DBBC4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buried-gold': '#DBBC4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBBC4B] text-[#DBBC4B]

SCSS

$buried-gold: #DBBC4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBBC4B?

#DBBC4B is Buried Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBBC4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buried Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Buried Gold?

Buried Gold 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 Buried Gold?

You can download Buried Gold 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 Buried Gold?

The hex code is #DBBC4B. In RGB it's 219, 188, 75, and in HSL it's 47°, 67%, 58%.

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