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California Dreaming

#DBCF4B

RGB 219, 207, 75 · HSL 55°, 67%, 58% · CMYK 0, 5, 66, 14

California Dreaming is #DBCF4B in HEX — rgb(219, 207, 75), hsl(55°, 67%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 66%, 14%).

California Dreaming pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 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#DBCF4B

RGB219, 207, 75

HSL55°, 67%, 58%

HSV55°, 66%, 86%

CMYK0, 5, 66, 14

Decimal14405451

CSS RGBrgb(219, 207, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 67%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

California Dreaming 380D-5

Exact match

Dulux

Kowloon S18H6 · SB8A5

ΔE 3.1 · #E1D456

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 4.4 · #E9D959

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 4.6 · #E1CC4F

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 4.9 · #D3C23E

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 4.9 · #D8D556

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Spice DE5466

ΔE 5 · #E2CD52

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 6 · #D9C737

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 8.2 · #C6B836

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.1 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 10.1 · #F8D75A

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 11.8 · #CCC921

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 12.2 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 15.3 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.8 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 21.4 · #FFCA2C

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

#DBCF4B

#4C58DC

Analogous

#DC884C

#DBCF4B

#A0DC4C

Triadic

#DBCF4B

#4CDCD0

#D04CDC

Split-Complementary

#DBCF4B

#4CA0DC

#884CDC

Tetradic

#DBCF4B

#4CDC88

#4C58DC

#DC4CA0

Monochromatic

#776F18

#B7AB24

#DBCF4B

#E8E18C

#F5F1CC

Rectangle

#DBCF4B

#58DC4C

#4C58DC

#D04CDC

Compound

#DBCF4B

#A0DC4C

#4C58DC

#884CDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D970

#E3DD9A

#EBE8C8

Darker

#CABC23

#8D8315

#544E0B

Saturation

#A9A67E

#DCD04C

#EDDE3A

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBCF4B

#E0CC4D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBCF4B

#D1D169

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBCF4B

#E1C2CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

California Dreaming 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

#E4C853

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBCF4B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CD78

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#3642C5

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: #DBCF4B;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBCF4B;

CSS Variable

--color-california-dreaming: #DBCF4B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'california-dreaming': '#DBCF4B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBCF4B] text-[#DBCF4B]

SCSS

$california-dreaming: #DBCF4B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBCF4B?

#DBCF4B is California Dreaming, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBCF4B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with California Dreaming?

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

What colors pair well with California Dreaming?

California Dreaming 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 California Dreaming?

You can download California Dreaming 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 California Dreaming?

The hex code is #DBCF4B. In RGB it's 219, 207, 75, and in HSL it's 55°, 67%, 58%.

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