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Acacia

#DBCD64

RGB 219, 205, 100 · HSL 53°, 62%, 63% · CMYK 0, 6, 54, 14

Acacia is #DBCD64 in HEX — rgb(219, 205, 100), hsl(53°, 62%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 54%, 14%).

Acacia pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 62%, 63%. 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#DBCD64

RGB219, 205, 100

HSL53°, 62%, 63%

HSV53°, 54%, 86%

CMYK0, 6, 54, 14

Decimal14404964

CSS RGBrgb(219, 205, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 62%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 3 · #E4D066

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 3.4 · #D9C661

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 3.6 · #E3D16E

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

ΔE 3.7 · #D5CE69

Dunn-Edwards

Citron DE5473

ΔE 4 · #D5C757

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 4.9 · #E1C861

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 5.5 · #D0BE55

Behr

Starfruit P330-4

ΔE 5.8 · #E4DC6E

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 6.6 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.6 · #E0CD74

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.7 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.8 · #F2D964

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 9.6 · #C7B446

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Umbrella 800

ΔE 9.6 · #CDBB63

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.1 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 13.9 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DBCD64

#6674DB

Analogous

#DB9366

#DBCD64

#AEDB66

Triadic

#DBCD64

#66DBCD

#CD66DB

Split-Complementary

#DBCD64

#66AEDB

#9366DB

Tetradic

#DBCD64

#66DB93

#6674DB

#DB66AE

Monochromatic

#887C20

#C6B52F

#DBCD64

#EAE2A4

#F8F6E2

Rectangle

#DBCD64

#74DB66

#6674DB

#CD66DB

Compound

#DBCD64

#AEDB66

#6674DB

#9366DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2D785

#E4DDA9

#ECE9D0

Darker

#D3C02E

#95871C

#58500F

Saturation

#B2AE8F

#DBCD66

#EDDB54

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCD64

#DDCB66

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCD64

#CFCF79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCD64

#E0C1CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Acacia 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

#E4C666

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCD64

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CB8A

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.

#4A59C7

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: #DBCD64;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCD64;

CSS Variable

--color-acacia: #DBCD64;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'acacia': '#DBCD64' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCD64] text-[#DBCD64]

SCSS

$acacia: #DBCD64;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCD64?

#DBCD64 is Acacia, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCD64 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Acacia?

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

What colors pair well with Acacia?

Acacia 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 Acacia?

You can download Acacia 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 Acacia?

The hex code is #DBCD64. In RGB it's 219, 205, 100, and in HSL it's 53°, 62%, 63%.

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