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Currywurst

#DDAA33

RGB 221, 170, 51 · HSL 42°, 71%, 53% · CMYK 0, 23, 77, 13

Currywurst is #DDAA33 in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 51), hsl(42°, 71%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 77%, 13%).

Currywurst pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 71%, 53%. 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.

HEX#DDAA33
RGB221, 170, 51
HSL42°, 71%, 53%
HSV42°, 77%, 87%
CMYK0, 23, 77, 13
Decimal14527027
CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 51)
CSS HSLhsl(42, 71%, 53%)

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ΔE 12.9 · #FEB14B

Farrow & Ball

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Kobra

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ΔE 15.7 · #F4AF5B

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 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.

Complementary

#DDAA33
#3265DC

Analogous

#DC5432
#DDAA33
#BADC32

Triadic

#DDAA33
#32DCA9
#A932DC

Split-Complementary

#DDAA33
#32BADC
#5432DC

Tetradic

#DDAA33
#32DC54
#3265DC
#DC32BA

Monochromatic

#644B11
#A67C1C
#DDAA33
#E7C573
#F2E0B5

Rectangle

#DDAA33
#65DC32
#3265DC
#A932DC

Compound

#DDAA33
#BADC32
#3265DC
#5432DC

Lighter

#E3BA5B
#E2C88C
#EADDC0

Darker

#BD8C1C
#846210
#4F3908

Saturation

#A1916E
#DCA932
#EEB021

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Aa

vs White

2.13:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAA33
#CBB831

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAA33
#B4B450

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAA33
#E0A0A9

Original → Simulated

Bright · Optimistic

Currywurst 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
#E5AC41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAA33

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B166

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

#EDECE8

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.

#2E57B8

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.

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.

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

CSS — color
color: #DDAA33;
CSS — background
background-color: #DDAA33;
CSS Variable
--color-currywurst: #DDAA33;
Tailwind v3 — config
colors: { 'currywurst': '#DDAA33' }
Tailwind — arbitrary
bg-[#DDAA33] text-[#DDAA33]
SCSS
$currywurst: #DDAA33;
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What color is #DDAA33?

#DDAA33 is Currywurst, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDAA33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Currywurst?

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

What colors pair well with Currywurst?

Currywurst 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 Currywurst?

You can download Currywurst 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 Currywurst?

The hex code is #DDAA33. In RGB it's 221, 170, 51, and in HSL it's 42°, 71%, 53%.

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