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Plague Brown

#DFB900

RGB 223, 185, 0 · HSL 50°, 100%, 44% · CMYK 0, 17, 100, 13

Plague Brown is #DFB900 in HEX — rgb(223, 185, 0), hsl(50°, 100%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 100%, 13%).

Plague Brown pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 100%, 44%. 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#DFB900

RGB223, 185, 0

HSL50°, 100%, 44%

HSV50°, 100%, 87%

CMYK0, 17, 100, 13

Decimal14661888

CSS RGBrgb(223, 185, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 100%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 2.4 · #E5BE01

Behr

Lemon Lime 390B-7

ΔE 3.3 · #E4C000

Vista Paint

Fresh Scent C-836

ΔE 5.2 · #F0C115

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Scent 837

ΔE 5.5 · #F1C11C

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Zest DE5412

ΔE 7.1 · #E7C630

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 7.5 · #F7C82F

Benjamin Moore

Sunrays 343

ΔE 7.5 · #F1CA34

Dulux

Sulphur S16H9 · SB7A6

ΔE 8.1 · #FBCC2A

Sherwin-Williams

Citronella SW6915

ΔE 8.1 · #CBA901

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 9.4 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.5 · #FAD140

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 10.5 · #FFD637

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.4 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 16.5 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 23.3 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#DFB900

#0025E0

Analogous

#E04B00

#DFB900

#96E000

Triadic

#DFB900

#00E0BB

#BB00E0

Split-Complementary

#DFB900

#0096E0

#4B00E0

Tetradic

#DFB900

#00E04B

#0025E0

#E00096

Monochromatic

#473C00

#947B00

#DFB900

#FFDC2E

#FFE97A

Rectangle

#DFB900

#25E000

#0025E0

#BB00E0

Compound

#DFB900

#96E000

#0025E0

#4B00E0

Variations

Lighter

#FFD91B

#F2DA60

#F0E4AA

Darker

#B49600

#7B6700

#483C00

Saturation

#92874F

#E0BB00

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFB900

#D5C000

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFB900

#C0C047

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFB900

#E3ACB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Plague Brown 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

#E7B71B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFB900

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4BC3F

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.

#132DAC

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: #DFB900;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFB900;

CSS Variable

--color-plague-brown: #DFB900;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plague-brown': '#DFB900' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFB900] text-[#DFB900]

SCSS

$plague-brown: #DFB900;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB900?

#DFB900 is Plague Brown, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFB900 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plague Brown?

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

What colors pair well with Plague Brown?

Plague Brown 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 Plague Brown?

You can download Plague Brown 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 Plague Brown?

The hex code is #DFB900. In RGB it's 223, 185, 0, and in HSL it's 50°, 100%, 44%.

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