ORANGES
Sweeney Yellow
#E1C491
Reading soft, Sweeney Yellow lands in the oranges family at HSL 38°, 57%, 73%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Sweeney Yellow CW-370
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E1C491?
#E1C491 is Sweeney Yellow, a light orange with a warm undertone.
Is #E1C491 warm or cool?
Sweeney Yellow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Sweeney Yellow?
Sweeney Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Sweeney Yellow?
Sweeney Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Sweeney Yellow?
You can download Sweeney 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 RGB value of #E1C491?
#E1C491 converts to RGB 225, 196, 145.