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Protoss

#E0C778

RGB 224, 199, 120 · HSL 46°, 63%, 67% · CMYK 0, 11, 46, 12

Protoss is #E0C778 in HEX — rgb(224, 199, 120), hsl(46°, 63%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 12%).

Protoss pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 63%, 67%. 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#E0C778

RGB224, 199, 120

HSL46°, 63%, 67%

HSV46°, 46%, 88%

CMYK0, 11, 46, 12

Decimal14731128

CSS RGBrgb(224, 199, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 63%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Waffle Cone DE5444

ΔE 1 · #E2C779

Benjamin Moore

Gold 201

ΔE 2.1 · #E2C579

PPG

Grassroots 11-03

ΔE 2.5 · #D8C475

Valspar

Crushed Cumin 6008-6A

ΔE 3 · #D8C478

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 4.2 · #E3CC84

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 4.5 · #DFC781

Vista Paint

Glistening C-812

ΔE 4.5 · #EDD286

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 4.7 · #F0D181

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 5.1 · #EED288

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 5.1 · #D6B96C

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.5 · #D3BD76

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 5.8 · #F1CD7B

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 6.2 · #F2CF86

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 7.7 · #F0D18E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.6 · #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 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

#E0C778

#768FE0

Analogous

#E09276

#E0C778

#C4E076

Triadic

#E0C778

#76E0C7

#C776E0

Split-Complementary

#E0C778

#76C4E0

#9276E0

Tetradic

#E0C778

#76E092

#768FE0

#E076C4

Monochromatic

#9A7E23

#D2AE37

#E0C778

#EEE1B4

#FAF7EA

Rectangle

#E0C778

#8FE076

#768FE0

#C776E0

Compound

#E0C778

#C4E076

#768FE0

#9276E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6D291

#E8DBB1

#EFE8D5

Darker

#D7B23A

#9F811D

#5E4C0F

Saturation

#BBB39B

#E0C776

#EFCF66

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

12.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0C778

#DACB79

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0C778

#CCCC86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0C778

#E3BEC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Protoss 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

#E7C275

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0C778

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C799

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.

#5672CC

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: #E0C778;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0C778;

CSS Variable

--color-protoss: #E0C778;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'protoss': '#E0C778' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0C778] text-[#E0C778]

SCSS

$protoss: #E0C778;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0C778?

#E0C778 is Protoss, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0C778 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Protoss?

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

What colors pair well with Protoss?

Protoss 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 Protoss?

You can download Protoss 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 Protoss?

The hex code is #E0C778. In RGB it's 224, 199, 120, and in HSL it's 46°, 63%, 67%.

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