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The Outback

#DBBC61

RGB 219, 188, 97 · HSL 45°, 63%, 62% · CMYK 0, 14, 56, 14

The Outback is #DBBC61 in HEX — rgb(219, 188, 97), hsl(45°, 63%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 56%, 14%).

The Outback pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 63%, 62%. 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#DBBC61

RGB219, 188, 97

HSL45°, 63%, 62%

HSV45°, 56%, 86%

CMYK0, 14, 56, 14

Decimal14400609

CSS RGBrgb(219, 188, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 63%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 2.5 · #D8B760

Dunn-Edwards

Candelabra DE5431

ΔE 2.9 · #E1C161

Benjamin Moore

Showtime 293

ΔE 3.1 · #E5C469

Behr

Dried Chamomile M320-5

ΔE 4.2 · #D0B961

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 4.3 · #D5B966

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 4.9 · #EAC365

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 5 · #E6C26F

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 5.3 · #E3B964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 5.4 · #C9B156

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 6 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 6.1 · #DBB651

Kilz

Summer Chartreuse LF140-01

ΔE 8.2 · #C9AD5F

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.3 · #C7B446

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.2 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.8 · #F2D964

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

#DBBC61

#6180DB

Analogous

#DB8061

#DBBC61

#BDDB61

Triadic

#DBBC61

#61DBBD

#BD61DB

Split-Complementary

#DBBC61

#61BDDB

#8061DB

Tetradic

#DBBC61

#61DB80

#6180DB

#DB61BD

Monochromatic

#856B1E

#C39E2C

#DBBC61

#E9D79F

#F7F1DE

Rectangle

#DBBC61

#80DB61

#6180DB

#BD61DB

Compound

#DBBC61

#BDDB61

#6180DB

#8061DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CA81

#E4D4A6

#ECE5CE

Darker

#D2A82B

#93751B

#57450E

Saturation

#B0A78C

#DBBD61

#EDC64F

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBBC61

#D3C261

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBBC61

#C2C272

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBBC61

#DEB2BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

The Outback 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

#E4BA64

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBBC61

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BF88

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.

#4666C7

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: #DBBC61;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBBC61;

CSS Variable

--color-the-outback: #DBBC61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'the-outback': '#DBBC61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBBC61] text-[#DBBC61]

SCSS

$the-outback: #DBBC61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBBC61?

#DBBC61 is The Outback, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBBC61 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with The Outback?

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

What colors pair well with The Outback?

The Outback 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 The Outback?

You can download The Outback 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 The Outback?

The hex code is #DBBC61. In RGB it's 219, 188, 97, and in HSL it's 45°, 63%, 62%.

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