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Camel Cord

#E0CB82

RGB 224, 203, 130 · HSL 47°, 60%, 69% · CMYK 0, 9, 42, 12

Camel Cord is #E0CB82 in HEX — rgb(224, 203, 130), hsl(47°, 60%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 42%, 12%).

Camel Cord pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 60%, 69%. 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#E0CB82

RGB224, 203, 130

HSL47°, 60%, 69%

HSV47°, 42%, 88%

CMYK0, 9, 42, 12

Decimal14732162

CSS RGBrgb(224, 203, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 60%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 1.1 · #E3CC84

Benjamin Moore

Freedom 277

ΔE 1.2 · #E2CD82

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 2.1 · #DFC781

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 2.6 · #E5CF8A

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #DDC47B

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 3.4 · #E1D286

Dunn-Edwards

Hay Day DE5479

ΔE 3.5 · #DACD81

PPG

Citrus Yellow 1109-4

ΔE 4 · #D7C275

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 4.2 · #EED288

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 4.3 · #E5D18F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.6 · #E6D690

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5 · #D3BD76

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 5.8 · #F0D18E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.2 · #F0D181

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 6.4 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E0CB82

#8195DF

Analogous

#DF9B81

#E0CB82

#C5DF81

Triadic

#E0CB82

#81DFCB

#CB81DF

Split-Complementary

#E0CB82

#81C5DF

#9B81DF

Tetradic

#E0CB82

#81DF9B

#8195DF

#DF81C5

Monochromatic

#9F8528

#D0B243

#E0CB82

#EFE4BE

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#E0CB82

#95DF81

#8195DF

#CB81DF

Compound

#E0CB82

#C5DF81

#8195DF

#9B81DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6D59A

#E8DDB7

#EFEAD8

Darker

#D5B645

#A18521

#5F4E11

Saturation

#BEB8A2

#DFCB81

#EFD471

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0CB82

#DCCE83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0CB82

#CFCF8E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0CB82

#E3C2C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Camel Cord 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

#E7C57D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0CB82

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CAA1

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.

#6077CB

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: #E0CB82;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0CB82;

CSS Variable

--color-camel-cord: #E0CB82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'camel-cord': '#E0CB82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0CB82] text-[#E0CB82]

SCSS

$camel-cord: #E0CB82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0CB82?

#E0CB82 is Camel Cord, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0CB82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Camel Cord?

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

What colors pair well with Camel Cord?

Camel Cord 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 Camel Cord?

You can download Camel Cord 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 Camel Cord?

The hex code is #E0CB82. In RGB it's 224, 203, 130, and in HSL it's 47°, 60%, 69%.

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