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Brass Nail

#DBBD76

RGB 219, 189, 118 · HSL 42°, 58%, 66% · CMYK 0, 14, 46, 14

Brass Nail is #DBBD76 in HEX — rgb(219, 189, 118), hsl(42°, 58%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 46%, 14%).

Brass Nail pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 58%, 66%. 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#DBBD76

RGB219, 189, 118

HSL42°, 58%, 66%

HSV42°, 46%, 86%

CMYK0, 14, 46, 14

Decimal14400886

CSS RGBrgb(219, 189, 118)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 58%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Buena 209

ΔE 1.4 · #D7BC75

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 2.7 · #D5BD77

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 2.8 · #DDC17E

PPG

Spicy Mustard 1108-5

ΔE 3 · #D1B871

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #DDC47B

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 3.5 · #D3BD76

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 3.5 · #DCB771

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 3.5 · #D6B96C

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 3.5 · #E2C681

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 5.7 · #D2B87B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 6 · #EEC784

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 6.8 · #F2CA83

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 7.1 · #D5B176

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 8.1 · #F0D181

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 8.4 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.7 · #D0C092

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DBBD76

#7694DB

Analogous

#DB8A76

#DBBD76

#C6DB76

Triadic

#DBBD76

#76DBBC

#BC76DB

Split-Complementary

#DBBD76

#76C6DB

#8A76DB

Tetradic

#DBBD76

#76DB8A

#7694DB

#DB76C6

Monochromatic

#917127

#CB9F3A

#DBBD76

#EBDAB2

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DBBD76

#94DB76

#7694DB

#BC76DB

Compound

#DBBD76

#C6DB76

#7694DB

#8A76DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2CA91

#E5D5B1

#EDE6D4

Darker

#D0A43D

#987422

#5A4412

Saturation

#B7AE99

#DBBC76

#EDC464

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

11.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBBD76

#D2C376

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBBD76

#C3C382

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBBD76

#DEB5BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Brass Nail 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

#E4BA74

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBBD76

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1BF98

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#5879C6

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: #DBBD76;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBBD76;

CSS Variable

--color-brass-nail: #DBBD76;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brass-nail': '#DBBD76' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBBD76] text-[#DBBD76]

SCSS

$brass-nail: #DBBD76;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBBD76?

#DBBD76 is Brass Nail, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBBD76 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brass Nail?

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

What colors pair well with Brass Nail?

Brass Nail 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 Brass Nail?

You can download Brass Nail 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 Brass Nail?

The hex code is #DBBD76. In RGB it's 219, 189, 118, and in HSL it's 42°, 58%, 66%.

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