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24 Karats

#DFC686

RGB 223, 198, 134 · HSL 43°, 58%, 70% · CMYK 0, 11, 40, 13

24 Karats is #DFC686 in HEX — rgb(223, 198, 134), hsl(43°, 58%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 40%, 13%).

24 Karats pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 58%, 70%. 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#DFC686

RGB223, 198, 134

HSL43°, 58%, 70%

HSV43°, 40%, 87%

CMYK0, 11, 40, 13

Decimal14665350

CSS RGBrgb(223, 198, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 58%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Da 208

ΔE 0.7 · #E1C888

Kilz

Canary Song TB-86

ΔE 1.9 · #DCC182

Behr

Ripe Wheat 310E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #E2C78C

Dulux

Germania S15F4

ΔE 2.8 · #DDC17E

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 2.9 · #E2C681

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 3.6 · #E8D08E

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 3.9 · #E5CF8A

PPG

Autumn Glow 1106-3

ΔE 4 · #E5C382

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 4.4 · #ECD193

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 4.6 · #E9D095

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 5.2 · #F0D18E

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 5.9 · #E5C28B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.7 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 7.3 · #DFC795

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#DFC686

#869FDF

Analogous

#DF9986

#DFC686

#CCDF86

Triadic

#DFC686

#86DFC6

#C686DF

Split-Complementary

#DFC686

#86CCDF

#9986DF

Tetradic

#DFC686

#86DF99

#869FDF

#DF86CC

Monochromatic

#A1802B

#CFA94A

#DFC686

#EFE2C3

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#DFC686

#9FDF86

#869FDF

#C686DF

Compound

#DFC686

#CCDF86

#869FDF

#9986DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5D19E

#E8DBBA

#EFE9D9

Darker

#D3AC4A

#A17D24

#5F4A13

Saturation

#C0B8A5

#DFC686

#EFCD76

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC686

#D8CB87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC686

#CBCB90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC686

#E2BEC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

24 Karats 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

#E7C180

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC686

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C6A4

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.

#6582CB

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: #DFC686;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC686;

CSS Variable

--color-24-karats: #DFC686;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { '24-karats': '#DFC686' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC686] text-[#DFC686]

SCSS

$24-karats: #DFC686;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC686?

#DFC686 is 24 Karats, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC686 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with 24 Karats?

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

What colors pair well with 24 Karats?

24 Karats 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 24 Karats?

You can download 24 Karats 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 24 Karats?

The hex code is #DFC686. In RGB it's 223, 198, 134, and in HSL it's 43°, 58%, 70%.

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