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Dandelion Wish

#E1B865

RGB 225, 184, 101 · HSL 40°, 67%, 64% · CMYK 0, 18, 55, 12

Dandelion Wish is #E1B865 in HEX — rgb(225, 184, 101), hsl(40°, 67%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 55%, 12%).

Dandelion Wish pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 67%, 64%. 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#E1B865

RGB225, 184, 101

HSL40°, 67%, 64%

HSV40°, 55%, 88%

CMYK0, 18, 55, 12

Decimal14792805

CSS RGBrgb(225, 184, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 67%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dandelion Wish MQ4-12

Exact match

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 1.2 · #E3B964

Benjamin Moore

Stuart HC-10

ΔE 1.5 · #DFB967

Dunn-Edwards

Santa Fe Tan DE5375

ΔE 2 · #DFB45F

Dulux

Port Ohope NZ10C4

ΔE 3.4 · #DEB45B

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 3.7 · #EBBA67

PPG

Sun Salutation 12-03

ΔE 3.9 · #E7C26F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 3.9 · #D8B760

Vista Paint

Sassy Yellow C-932

ΔE 4.2 · #EEC171

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5.6 · #F4C472

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 6 · #CEAA5B

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 6.1 · #EAC365

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 6.9 · #DCB771

Dutch Boy

Mocha VS-9802

ΔE 9.9 · #F3C683

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 11.6 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.9 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#E1B865

#668FE1

Analogous

#E17A66

#E1B865

#CCE166

Triadic

#E1B865

#66E1B8

#B866E1

Split-Complementary

#E1B865

#66CCE1

#7A66E1

Tetradic

#E1B865

#66E17A

#668FE1

#E166CC

Monochromatic

#916A1D

#D19929

#E1B865

#EDD5A6

#FAF3E5

Rectangle

#E1B865

#8FE166

#668FE1

#B866E1

Compound

#E1B865

#CCE166

#668FE1

#7A66E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7C684

#E7D2A9

#EEE4D0

Darker

#DAA02B

#9C7018

#5C420C

Saturation

#B6A991

#E1B866

#F0BD57

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1B865

#D3C265

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1B865

#C0C074

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1B865

#E4AFB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dandelion Wish 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

#E8B767

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1B865

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5BC8B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#4875CD

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: #E1B865;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1B865;

CSS Variable

--color-dandelion-wish: #E1B865;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dandelion-wish': '#E1B865' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1B865] text-[#E1B865]

SCSS

$dandelion-wish: #E1B865;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1B865?

#E1B865 is Dandelion Wish, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1B865 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dandelion Wish?

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

What colors pair well with Dandelion Wish?

Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish?

You can download Dandelion Wish 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 Dandelion Wish?

The hex code is #E1B865. In RGB it's 225, 184, 101, and in HSL it's 40°, 67%, 64%.

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