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Sudbury Yellow

#DCB771

RGB 220, 183, 113 · HSL 39°, 60%, 65% · CMYK 0, 17, 49, 14

Sudbury Yellow is #DCB771 in HEX — rgb(220, 183, 113), hsl(39°, 60%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 49%, 14%).

Sudbury Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 60%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DCB771

RGB220, 183, 113

HSL39°, 60%, 65%

HSV39°, 49%, 86%

CMYK0, 17, 49, 14

Decimal14464881

CSS RGBrgb(220, 183, 113)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 60%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dorset HC-8

ΔE 1.6 · #DEB774

Valspar

Afternoon Stroll 3004-5C

ΔE 2.5 · #DFB674

Behr

Inheritance M280-5

ΔE 3 · #D7AF6A

Kilz

Aged Amber LD260-02

ΔE 3.4 · #DFB575

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 3.5 · #E7BF7B

Dulux

Wax Way S15F5

ΔE 4 · #D3B266

Vista Paint

West Warwick K-538

ΔE 4.2 · #E8BB73

PPG

Apollo Gold 16-11

ΔE 4.3 · #E2B46C

Hallman-Lindsay

Tropical Dream 912

ΔE 4.4 · #E6B771

Sherwin-Williams

Tarnished Trumpet SW9026

ΔE 5.9 · #D5B176

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 6.3 · #EEC784

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 6.6 · #D3BD76

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6.9 · #CEAA5B

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 7.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#DCB771

#7096DB

Analogous

#DB8070

#DCB771

#CBDB70

Triadic

#DCB771

#70DBB6

#B670DB

Split-Complementary

#DCB771

#70CBDB

#8070DB

Tetradic

#DCB771

#70DB80

#7096DB

#DB70CB

Monochromatic

#8F6924

#CC9633

#DCB771

#EBD5AD

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DCB771

#96DB70

#7096DB

#B670DB

Compound

#DCB771

#CBDB70

#7096DB

#8070DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C48D

#E5D2AE

#EDE4D3

Darker

#D29C37

#976D1F

#5A4010

Saturation

#B6AB96

#DBB670

#EDBB5E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCB771

#CFC071

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCB771

#BEBE7D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCB771

#DEAFB6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sudbury Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E4B670

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCB771

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BB94

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#537BC7

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: #DCB771;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCB771;

CSS Variable

--color-sudbury-yellow: #DCB771;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sudbury-yellow': '#DCB771' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCB771] text-[#DCB771]

SCSS

$sudbury-yellow: #DCB771;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCB771?

#DCB771 is Sudbury Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DCB771 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sudbury Yellow?

Sudbury Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sudbury Yellow?

Sudbury Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sudbury Yellow?

You can download Sudbury Yellow 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 Sudbury Yellow?

The hex code is #DCB771. In RGB it's 220, 183, 113, and in HSL it's 39°, 60%, 65%.

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