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Yellow

#E0D3B8

RGB 224, 211, 184 · HSL 40°, 39%, 80% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 12

Yellow is #E0D3B8 in HEX — rgb(224, 211, 184), hsl(40°, 39%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 12%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 39%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E0D3B8

RGB224, 211, 184

HSL40°, 39%, 80%

HSV40°, 18%, 88%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 12

Decimal14734264

CSS RGBrgb(224, 211, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 39%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 0.8 · #E2D3B8

Vista Paint

Land of Trees C-327

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD4B8

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1 · #E1D2B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Land Of Trees 328

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D5B9

Sherwin-Williams

Dirty Martini SW9119

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD0B6

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D6BB

Benjamin Moore

Delaware 240 · CC-230

ΔE 1.3 · #DED4B8

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD1B4

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D6BD

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D5BC

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D5BC

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 1.9 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.9 · #DACBB2

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.1 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E0D3B8

#B8C5E0

Analogous

#E0BFB8

#E0D3B8

#D9E0B8

Triadic

#E0D3B8

#B8E0D3

#D3B8E0

Split-Complementary

#E0D3B8

#B8D9E0

#BFB8E0

Tetradic

#E0D3B8

#B8E0BF

#B8C5E0

#E0B8D9

Monochromatic

#B1904E

#C9B183

#E0D3B8

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E0D3B8

#C5E0B8

#B8C5E0

#D3B8E0

Compound

#E0D3B8

#D9E0B8

#B8C5E0

#BFB8E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DCC6

#EBE4D6

#F2EFE8

Darker

#C9B07E

#A08040

#5F4B24

Saturation

#D2CEC6

#E0D3B8

#EFD8A9

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D3B8

#DCD5B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D3B8

#D5D5BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D3B8

#E1CFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#E7CBA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D3B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D0C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#92A4C8

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 · 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 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: #E0D3B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D3B8;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E0D3B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E0D3B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D3B8] text-[#E0D3B8]

SCSS

$yellow: #E0D3B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D3B8?

#E0D3B8 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D3B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #E0D3B8. In RGB it's 224, 211, 184, and in HSL it's 40°, 39%, 80%.

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