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Wax

#DDBB33

RGB 221, 187, 51 · HSL 48°, 71%, 53% · CMYK 0, 15, 77, 13

Wax is #DDBB33 in HEX — rgb(221, 187, 51), hsl(48°, 71%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 77%, 13%).

Wax pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 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.

Color Codes

HEX#DDBB33

RGB221, 187, 51

HSL48°, 71%, 53%

HSV48°, 77%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 77, 13

Decimal14531379

CSS RGBrgb(221, 187, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 71%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 2.3 · #DDB835

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 2.4 · #E1BB2F

Behr

Yellow Gold 360D-6

ΔE 2.9 · #E2BA30

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 3.5 · #E5BD3C

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Gold DE5425

ΔE 4.4 · #DCB639

Vista Paint

Cancun Gold K-1200

ΔE 4.5 · #D9BB24

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 4.7 · #CEB02A

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 7.7 · #F4CC3C

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 8.2 · #EFBB3B

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 8.4 · #D6AE01

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 9.6 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 10.1 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 13.6 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 13.7 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 15 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#DDBB33

#3254DC

Analogous

#DC6532

#DDBB33

#A9DC32

Triadic

#DDBB33

#32DCBA

#BA32DC

Split-Complementary

#DDBB33

#32A9DC

#6532DC

Tetradic

#DDBB33

#32DC65

#3254DC

#DC32A9

Monochromatic

#645411

#A68A1C

#DDBB33

#E7D073

#F2E6B5

Rectangle

#DDBB33

#54DC32

#3254DC

#BA32DC

Compound

#DDBB33

#A9DC32

#3254DC

#6532DC

Variations

Lighter

#E3C85B

#E2D18C

#EAE2C0

Darker

#BD9C1C

#846D10

#4F4008

Saturation

#A1966E

#DCBA32

#EEC521

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBB33

#D5C133

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBB33

#C1C156

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBB33

#E1AFB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Wax 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

#E5B941

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBB33

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BE66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#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.

#2E49B8

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: #DDBB33;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBB33;

CSS Variable

--color-wax: #DDBB33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wax': '#DDBB33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBB33] text-[#DDBB33]

SCSS

$wax: #DDBB33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBB33?

#DDBB33 is Wax, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBB33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wax?

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

What colors pair well with Wax?

Wax 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 Wax?

You can download Wax 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 Wax?

The hex code is #DDBB33. In RGB it's 221, 187, 51, and in HSL it's 48°, 71%, 53%.

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