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Highlight Gold

#DFC16D

RGB 223, 193, 109 · HSL 44°, 64%, 65% · CMYK 0, 13, 51, 13

Highlight Gold is #DFC16D in HEX — rgb(223, 193, 109), hsl(44°, 64%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 51%, 13%).

Highlight Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 64%, 65%. 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#DFC16D

RGB223, 193, 109

HSL44°, 64%, 65%

HSV44°, 51%, 87%

CMYK0, 13, 51, 13

Decimal14664045

CSS RGBrgb(223, 193, 109)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 64%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Highlight Gold DEC731

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Luxurious 286

ΔE 2.6 · #D7BE69

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 2.7 · #E6C26F

Dulux

Pale Mustard S16F5

ΔE 3.1 · #D5B966

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

ΔE 4 · #DBBC61

Behr

Honey Bear 340D-4

ΔE 4 · #E9C26F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 4.2 · #D8B760

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 5.4 · #F1CD7B

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 5.9 · #E3B964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 6.1 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 6.8 · #F5D27B

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 7.7 · #D3BD76

Kilz

Tangy Flavor LF160-02

ΔE 7.7 · #D5BD77

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 9.4 · #EEC784

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#DFC16D

#6D8BDF

Analogous

#DF876D

#DFC16D

#C4DF6D

Triadic

#DFC16D

#6DDFC0

#C06DDF

Split-Complementary

#DFC16D

#6DC4DF

#876DDF

Tetradic

#DFC16D

#6DDF87

#6D8BDF

#DF6DC4

Monochromatic

#927420

#D1A62E

#DFC16D

#EDDBAB

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#DFC16D

#8BDF6D

#6D8BDF

#C06DDF

Compound

#DFC16D

#C4DF6D

#6D8BDF

#876DDF

Variations

Lighter

#E5CD8A

#E7D7AC

#EEE6D2

Darker

#D7AB32

#9B791B

#5C470E

Saturation

#B7AE95

#DFC06D

#EFC85D

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC16D

#D7C76D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC16D

#C7C77C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC16D

#E2B8BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Highlight 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

#E7BD6D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC16D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C291

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.

#4F70CB

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: #DFC16D;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC16D;

CSS Variable

--color-highlight-gold: #DFC16D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'highlight-gold': '#DFC16D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC16D] text-[#DFC16D]

SCSS

$highlight-gold: #DFC16D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC16D?

#DFC16D is Highlight Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC16D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Highlight Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Highlight Gold?

Highlight 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 Highlight Gold?

You can download Highlight 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 Highlight Gold?

The hex code is #DFC16D. In RGB it's 223, 193, 109, and in HSL it's 44°, 64%, 65%.

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