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Lemon Sorbet Yellow

#DCC68E

RGB 220, 198, 142 · HSL 43°, 53%, 71% · CMYK 0, 10, 35, 14

Lemon Sorbet Yellow is #DCC68E in HEX — rgb(220, 198, 142), hsl(43°, 53%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 35%, 14%).

Lemon Sorbet Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 53%, 71%. 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#DCC68E

RGB220, 198, 142

HSL43°, 53%, 71%

HSV43°, 35%, 86%

CMYK0, 10, 35, 14

Decimal14468750

CSS RGBrgb(220, 198, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 53%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Expedition Khaki 340F-4

ΔE 1.6 · #D9C389

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-915

ΔE 2.1 · #E2CB91

Dulux

Garden Picket S15F3

ΔE 2.6 · #E4CD95

Vista Paint

Frozen Fruit C-868

ΔE 2.9 · #E0C996

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 3.2 · #DFC795

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E6CB8F

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 3.8 · #E0C796

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #E8CF99

Sherwin-Williams

Sequin SW6394

ΔE 4 · #E1C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 4 · #E1CA99

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 4.2 · #DABD84

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 4.2 · #E9D095

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 4.7 · #E3C28D

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 5.5 · #ECD193

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.3 · #D0C092

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 8.5 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#DCC68E

#8EA4DC

Analogous

#DC9F8E

#DCC68E

#CBDC8E

Triadic

#DCC68E

#8EDCC6

#C68EDC

Split-Complementary

#DCC68E

#8ECBDC

#9F8EDC

Tetradic

#DCC68E

#8EDC9F

#8EA4DC

#DC8ECB

Monochromatic

#A08131

#CAA953

#DCC68E

#EEE3C8

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#DCC68E

#A4DC8E

#8EA4DC

#C68EDC

Compound

#DCC68E

#CBDC8E

#8EA4DC

#9F8EDC

Variations

Lighter

#E3D1A4

#E7DBBF

#EFE9DC

Darker

#CEAB54

#9E7D2A

#5D4917

Saturation

#C1BAA9

#DCC68E

#EECE7C

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCC68E

#D6CA8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCC68E

#CACA97

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCC68E

#DFBFC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Sorbet Yellow 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

#E4C186

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCC68E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C6AA

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.

#6C86C7

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: #DCC68E;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCC68E;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-sorbet-yellow: #DCC68E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-sorbet-yellow': '#DCC68E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCC68E] text-[#DCC68E]

SCSS

$lemon-sorbet-yellow: #DCC68E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCC68E?

#DCC68E is Lemon Sorbet Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DCC68E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Sorbet Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Sorbet Yellow?

Lemon Sorbet Yellow 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 Lemon Sorbet Yellow?

You can download Lemon Sorbet 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 Lemon Sorbet Yellow?

The hex code is #DCC68E. In RGB it's 220, 198, 142, and in HSL it's 43°, 53%, 71%.

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