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Sea Kelp

#DBCC72

RGB 219, 204, 114 · HSL 51°, 59%, 65% · CMYK 0, 7, 48, 14

Sea Kelp is #DBCC72 in HEX — rgb(219, 204, 114), hsl(51°, 59%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 48%, 14%).

Sea Kelp pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 59%, 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#DBCC72

RGB219, 204, 114

HSL51°, 59%, 65%

HSV51°, 48%, 86%

CMYK0, 7, 48, 14

Decimal14404722

CSS RGBrgb(219, 204, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 59%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

Exact match

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 1.8 · #E0CD74

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 3.4 · #E0D27D

Benjamin Moore

Golden 390

ΔE 3.9 · #DACE7B

Dunn-Edwards

Dijon Mustard DE5451

ΔE 4 · #E2CA73

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 5.3 · #EADA82

PPG

Grassroots 11-03

ΔE 5.9 · #D8C475

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 6.1 · #CDBB63

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 6.2 · #D9C661

Valspar

Island Sun 3007-3C

ΔE 6.7 · #EFDA86

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.2 · #F5D27B

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 9.2 · #E3CC84

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 10 · #FADB89

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.9 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.7 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.2 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DBCC72

#7181DA

Analogous

#DA9671

#DBCC72

#B6DA71

Triadic

#DBCC72

#71DACB

#CB71DA

Split-Complementary

#DBCC72

#71B6DA

#9671DA

Tetradic

#DBCC72

#71DA96

#7181DA

#DA71B6

Monochromatic

#8E7E25

#CBB434

#DBCC72

#EAE1AE

#FAF8EB

Rectangle

#DBCC72

#81DA71

#7181DA

#CB71DA

Compound

#DBCC72

#B6DA71

#7181DA

#9671DA

Variations

Lighter

#E2D58D

#E4DCAF

#EDE9D3

Darker

#D0BA39

#968520

#594E11

Saturation

#B6B196

#DACB71

#EDD75F

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCC72

#DCCB73

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCC72

#CFCF82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCC72

#DFC1C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sea Kelp 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

#E4C671

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCC72

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CB95

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.

#5465C6

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: #DBCC72;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCC72;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-kelp: #DBCC72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-kelp': '#DBCC72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCC72] text-[#DBCC72]

SCSS

$sea-kelp: #DBCC72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCC72?

#DBCC72 is Sea Kelp, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCC72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Kelp?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Kelp?

Sea Kelp 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 Sea Kelp?

You can download Sea Kelp 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 Sea Kelp?

The hex code is #DBCC72. In RGB it's 219, 204, 114, and in HSL it's 51°, 59%, 65%.

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