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Canary Song

#DCC182

RGB 220, 193, 130 · HSL 42°, 56%, 69% · CMYK 0, 12, 41, 14

Canary Song is #DCC182 in HEX — rgb(220, 193, 130), hsl(42°, 56%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 41%, 14%).

Canary Song pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 56%, 69%. 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#DCC182

RGB220, 193, 130

HSL42°, 56%, 69%

HSV42°, 41%, 86%

CMYK0, 12, 41, 14

Decimal14467458

CSS RGBrgb(220, 193, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 56%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

Exact match

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC686

Dulux

Couscous S16E4

ΔE 2 · #D6BF80

Behr

Tangy UL180-21

ΔE 2.3 · #E2C282

Benjamin Moore

Wythe CW-420

ΔE 2.3 · #D5BD80

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 3.2 · #DABD84

Vista Paint

Star Fire K-491

ΔE 3.4 · #D2B87B

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 3.4 · #E5C382

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 4.9 · #D3BD76

Sherwin-Williams

Independent Gold SW6401

ΔE 5 · #D2BA83

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.2 · #DFBD87

Hallman-Lindsay

Egyptian Gold 905

ΔE 5.4 · #E8C186

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 5.6 · #E3C28D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.9 · #DCB771

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.5 · #C2B078

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#DCC182

#849EDC

Analogous

#DC9584

#DCC182

#CBDC84

Triadic

#DCC182

#84DCC2

#C284DC

Split-Complementary

#DCC182

#84CBDC

#9584DC

Tetradic

#DCC182

#84DC95

#849EDC

#DC84CB

Monochromatic

#9B7A2C

#CBA448

#DCC182

#EDDFBF

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#DCC182

#9EDC84

#849EDC

#C284DC

Compound

#DCC182

#CBDC84

#849EDC

#9584DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3CE9C

#E6D9B9

#EEE8D8

Darker

#D0A84A

#9C7925

#5D4714

Saturation

#BDB5A3

#DCC284

#EEC972

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC182

#D4C682

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC182

#C6C68C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC182

#DFB9C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Canary Song 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

#E4BD7D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC182

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C2A1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#6381C8

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: #DCC182;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC182;

CSS Variable

--color-canary-song: #DCC182;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canary-song': '#DCC182' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC182] text-[#DCC182]

SCSS

$canary-song: #DCC182;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC182?

#DCC182 is Canary Song, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC182 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canary Song?

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

What colors pair well with Canary Song?

Canary Song 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 Canary Song?

You can download Canary Song 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 Canary Song?

The hex code is #DCC182. In RGB it's 220, 193, 130, and in HSL it's 42°, 56%, 69%.

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