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Chinese Gold

#DDAA00

RGB 221, 170, 0 · HSL 46°, 100%, 43% · CMYK 0, 23, 100, 13

Chinese Gold is #DDAA00 in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 0), hsl(46°, 100%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 100%, 13%).

Chinese Gold pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 100%, 43%. 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#DDAA00

RGB221, 170, 0

HSL46°, 100%, 43%

HSV46°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 23, 100, 13

Decimal14526976

CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sun Drops C-822

ΔE 3.7 · #E9B00D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 4.2 · #EAAF11

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 5.2 · #D6AE01

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 6.1 · #EDAD14

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Lock DEA121

ΔE 7.4 · #F5BC1D

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 8.1 · #CBA901

Dulux

Golden Banner S15H9

ΔE 9 · #FCBF2A

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 9.8 · #EFBB3B

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 10.6 · #FFC632

Benjamin Moore

Sparkling 2020-30

ΔE 11 · #FFC41F

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.5 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.8 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.5 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 13.7 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 19.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DDAA00

#0033DB

Analogous

#DB3A00

#DDAA00

#A1DB00

Triadic

#DDAA00

#00DBA8

#A800DB

Split-Complementary

#DDAA00

#00A1DB

#3A00DB

Tetradic

#DDAA00

#00DB3A

#0033DB

#DB00A1

Monochromatic

#423300

#8F6D00

#DDAA00

#FFCD29

#FFDF75

Rectangle

#DDAA00

#33DB00

#0033DB

#A800DB

Compound

#DDAA00

#A1DB00

#0033DB

#3A00DB

Variations

Lighter

#FFC916

#F2CF5E

#F0DFA9

Darker

#AF8700

#795C00

#463600

Saturation

#8F7F4D

#DBA800

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAA00

#CBB700

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAA00

#B4B441

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAA00

#E09EA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chinese Gold 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

#E5AC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAA00

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B13F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1335A8

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: #DDAA00;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDAA00;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-gold: #DDAA00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-gold': '#DDAA00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDAA00] text-[#DDAA00]

SCSS

$chinese-gold: #DDAA00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDAA00?

#DDAA00 is Chinese Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDAA00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Gold?

Chinese Gold 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 Chinese Gold?

You can download Chinese Gold 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 Chinese Gold?

The hex code is #DDAA00. In RGB it's 221, 170, 0, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 43%.

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