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Urobilin

#E1AD21

RGB 225, 173, 33 · HSL 44°, 76%, 51% · CMYK 0, 23, 85, 12

Urobilin is #E1AD21 in HEX — rgb(225, 173, 33), hsl(44°, 76%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 85%, 12%).

Urobilin pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 76%, 51%. 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#E1AD21

RGB225, 173, 33

HSL44°, 76%, 51%

HSV44°, 85%, 88%

CMYK0, 23, 85, 12

Decimal14789921

CSS RGBrgb(225, 173, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 76%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dried Mustard K-504

ΔE 4.2 · #EAB41E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 5.6 · #EAAF11

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 6 · #EFBB3B

Behr

Bling Bling P280-6

ΔE 6.1 · #F4BA2A

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

ΔE 6.4 · #F0BE3A

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 7.2 · #D6AE01

Dulux

Finger Banana S17G9

ΔE 7.9 · #E1BB2F

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 8.4 · #DDB835

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 8.5 · #E5BD3C

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 8.9 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.3 · #FFBA38

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 10.4 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.5 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.7 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 15.2 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 19.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#E1AD21

#2356E1

Analogous

#E14F23

#E1AD21

#B5E123

Triadic

#E1AD21

#23E1AE

#AE23E1

Split-Complementary

#E1AD21

#23B5E1

#4F23E1

Tetradic

#E1AD21

#23E14F

#2356E1

#E123B5

Monochromatic

#5E490D

#A27C16

#E1AD21

#EAC766

#F3E0AA

Rectangle

#E1AD21

#56E123

#2356E1

#AE23E1

Compound

#E1AD21

#B5E123

#2356E1

#4F23E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7BE4F

#E4CB84

#EBDEBC

Darker

#BB8F15

#83630C

#4E3B05

Saturation

#9F8F66

#E1AE23

#F0B514

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1AD21

#CFBB1E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1AD21

#B7B74A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1AD21

#E4A2AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Urobilin 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

#E8AE34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1AD21

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5B358

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.

#274DB6

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: #E1AD21;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1AD21;

CSS Variable

--color-urobilin: #E1AD21;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'urobilin': '#E1AD21' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1AD21] text-[#E1AD21]

SCSS

$urobilin: #E1AD21;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1AD21?

#E1AD21 is Urobilin, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1AD21 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Urobilin?

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

What colors pair well with Urobilin?

Urobilin 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 Urobilin?

You can download Urobilin 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 Urobilin?

The hex code is #E1AD21. In RGB it's 225, 173, 33, and in HSL it's 44°, 76%, 51%.

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