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Hay

#DFC795

RGB 223, 199, 149 · HSL 41°, 54%, 73% · CMYK 0, 11, 33, 13

Hay is #DFC795 in HEX — rgb(223, 199, 149), hsl(41°, 54%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 33%, 13%).

Hay pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 54%, 73%. 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#DFC795

RGB223, 199, 149

HSL41°, 54%, 73%

HSV41°, 33%, 87%

CMYK0, 11, 33, 13

Decimal14665621

CSS RGBrgb(223, 199, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 54%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

Exact match

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 0.6 · #E0C796

Vista Paint

Frozen Fruit C-868

ΔE 0.9 · #E0C996

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 1.3 · #E1CA99

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 1.7 · #DCC797

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 2.2 · #E2C592

Behr

Natural Twine S310-3

ΔE 2.6 · #DCCA98

Dulux

Clay Bake S14F3

ΔE 3 · #E0C38E

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 3.5 · #E8CF99

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.6 · #E9D19E

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 4 · #E3C293

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 4.3 · #ECCE98

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 4.4 · #EED09D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5.5 · #EFCB9B

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 9.9 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DFC795

#95ADDF

Analogous

#DFA395

#DFC795

#D2DF95

Triadic

#DFC795

#95DFC8

#C895DF

Split-Complementary

#DFC795

#95D2DF

#A395DF

Tetradic

#DFC795

#95DFA3

#95ADDF

#DF95D2

Monochromatic

#A98332

#CEA95A

#DFC795

#F1E6D0

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#DFC795

#ADDF95

#95ADDF

#C895DF

Compound

#DFC795

#D2DF95

#95ADDF

#A395DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6D3AA

#E9DDC3

#F0EADE

Darker

#D1AB59

#A37D2A

#614917

Saturation

#C5BEAF

#DFC895

#EFCE85

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC795

#D8CC96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC795

#CBCB9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC795

#E1C1C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hay 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

#E7C28B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC795

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C7AF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#728ECB

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: #DFC795;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC795;

CSS Variable

--color-hay: #DFC795;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hay': '#DFC795' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC795] text-[#DFC795]

SCSS

$hay: #DFC795;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC795?

#DFC795 is Hay, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC795 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hay?

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

What colors pair well with Hay?

Hay 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 Hay?

You can download Hay 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 Hay?

The hex code is #DFC795. In RGB it's 223, 199, 149, and in HSL it's 41°, 54%, 73%.

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