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Durango Dust

#FBE3A1

RGB 251, 227, 161 · HSL 44°, 92%, 81% · CMYK 0, 10, 36, 2

Durango Dust is #FBE3A1 in HEX — rgb(251, 227, 161), hsl(44°, 92%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 36%, 2%).

Durango Dust pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 92%, 81%. 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#FBE3A1

RGB251, 227, 161

HSL44°, 92%, 81%

HSV44°, 36%, 98%

CMYK0, 10, 36, 2

Decimal16507809

CSS RGBrgb(251, 227, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 92%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Durango Dust DE5380

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Golden 297 · CC-214

ΔE 0.7 · #FBE2A1

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 1 · #FAE39F

Vista Paint

Primrose Path C-937

ΔE 1.6 · #FEE2A0

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 1.7 · #F9DF9C

Hallman-Lindsay

Primrose Path 938

ΔE 1.7 · #FFE3A1

Valspar

Peach Tickle 3002-2B

ΔE 1.7 · #FFE3A1

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 1.9 · #FFE5A0

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2 · #F7E29D

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 2.1 · #F6E3A1

PPG

Wright Cornfield Tan FLLW785

ΔE 3.1 · #F9E8A5

Dulux

Sundaze S16G3

ΔE 3.6 · #FADE97

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 4.2 · #F7D99B

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 4.9 · #EDD595

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FBE3A1

#A2BAFB

Analogous

#FBB7A2

#FBE3A1

#E6FBA2

Triadic

#FBE3A1

#A2FBE3

#E3A2FB

Split-Complementary

#FBE3A1

#A2E6FB

#B7A2FB

Tetradic

#FBE3A1

#A2FBB7

#A2BAFB

#FBA2E6

Monochromatic

#F5B80F

#F8CE59

#FBE3A1

#FEF8E7

Rectangle

#FBE3A1

#BAFBA2

#A2BAFB

#E3A2FB

Compound

#FBE3A1

#E6FBA2

#A2BAFB

#B7A2FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCE9B5

#F9EDCB

#F9F3E3

Darker

#FCCE4F

#E3A700

#846100

Saturation

#DCD5C1

#FBE3A2

#FDE4A0

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBE3A1

#F5E7A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBE3A1

#E7E7AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBE3A1

#FEDBE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Durango Dust 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

#FCD794

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBE3A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9DCB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#7193EE

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FBE3A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBE3A1;

CSS Variable

--color-durango-dust: #FBE3A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'durango-dust': '#FBE3A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBE3A1] text-[#FBE3A1]

SCSS

$durango-dust: #FBE3A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBE3A1?

#FBE3A1 is Durango Dust, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBE3A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Durango Dust?

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

What colors pair well with Durango Dust?

Durango Dust 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 Durango Dust?

You can download Durango Dust 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 Durango Dust?

The hex code is #FBE3A1. In RGB it's 251, 227, 161, and in HSL it's 44°, 92%, 81%.

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