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Paella

#DCC61F

RGB 220, 198, 31 · HSL 53°, 75%, 49% · CMYK 0, 10, 86, 14

Paella is #DCC61F in HEX — rgb(220, 198, 31), hsl(53°, 75%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 86%, 14%).

Paella pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 75%, 49%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DCC61F

RGB220, 198, 31

HSL53°, 75%, 49%

HSV53°, 86%, 86%

CMYK0, 10, 86, 14

Decimal14468639

CSS RGBrgb(220, 198, 31)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 75%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Eve 2024-20

ΔE 4.4 · #CDBC0F

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 4.4 · #CDBC09

Dunn-Edwards

Soleil DE5419

ΔE 4.4 · #E9CB2E

Behr

Solarium P310-7

ΔE 4.5 · #DFC013

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 6.8 · #D9C737

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 7.9 · #F5D033

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 8.5 · #CCC921

Dulux

Fluffy Duckling S17H8

ΔE 9.2 · #FCD939

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 9.5 · #C5C225

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 9.8 · #F4CC3C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.6 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 11.3 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 14 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.6 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 22.5 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#DCC61F

#1F35DB

Analogous

#DB671F

#DCC61F

#93DB1F

Triadic

#DCC61F

#1FDBC5

#C51FDB

Split-Complementary

#DCC61F

#1F93DB

#671FDB

Tetradic

#DCC61F

#1FDB67

#1F35DB

#DB1F93

Monochromatic

#554C0C

#988916

#DCC61F

#E8D85E

#F2E8A1

Rectangle

#DCC61F

#35DB1F

#1F35DB

#C51FDB

Compound

#DCC61F

#93DB1F

#1F35DB

#671FDB

Variations

Lighter

#E5D349

#E3D77F

#E9E4BA

Darker

#B3A015

#7D700C

#4A4205

Saturation

#999361

#DBC51F

#EAD110

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC61F

#DCC622

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC61F

#CACA52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC61F

#E1B8C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Paella 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

#E4C132

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC61F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C657

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.

#2736AE

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DCC61F;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC61F;

CSS Variable

--color-paella: #DCC61F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paella': '#DCC61F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC61F] text-[#DCC61F]

SCSS

$paella: #DCC61F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC61F?

#DCC61F is Paella, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC61F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paella?

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

What colors pair well with Paella?

Paella 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 Paella?

You can download Paella 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 Paella?

The hex code is #DCC61F. In RGB it's 220, 198, 31, and in HSL it's 53°, 75%, 49%.

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