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Dusky Citron

#E1C779

RGB 225, 199, 121 · HSL 45°, 63%, 68% · CMYK 0, 12, 46, 12

Dusky Citron is #E1C779 in HEX — rgb(225, 199, 121), hsl(45°, 63%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 46%, 12%).

Dusky Citron pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 63%, 68%. 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#E1C779

RGB225, 199, 121

HSL45°, 63%, 68%

HSV45°, 46%, 88%

CMYK0, 12, 46, 12

Decimal14796665

CSS RGBrgb(225, 199, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 63%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Waffle Cone DE5444

ΔE 0.4 · #E2C779

Benjamin Moore

Marblehead HC-11

ΔE 1.6 · #E2C579

PPG

Tropical Siesta 1107-5

ΔE 2.7 · #DDC073

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #DDC47B

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 3.9 · #E3CC84

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 4.2 · #DFC781

Vista Paint

Glistening C-812

ΔE 4.2 · #EDD286

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 4.5 · #F0D181

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 4.7 · #EED288

Behr

Gilded M300-4

ΔE 5 · #D6B96C

IKEA

IKEA112 112

ΔE 5.3 · #D3BD76

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 5.5 · #F1CD7B

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.6 · #F2CF86

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 7.2 · #F0D18E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.2 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E1C779

#7A94E1

Analogous

#E1947A

#E1C779

#C7E17A

Triadic

#E1C779

#7AE1C7

#C77AE1

Split-Complementary

#E1C779

#7AC7E1

#947AE1

Tetradic

#E1C779

#7AE194

#7A94E1

#E17AC7

Monochromatic

#9E7F24

#D3AD3C

#E1C779

#EFE1B8

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#E1C779

#94E17A

#7A94E1

#C77AE1

Compound

#E1C779

#C7E17A

#7A94E1

#947AE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D295

#E8DBB4

#EFE9D6

Darker

#D8B13E

#A1801D

#604C0F

Saturation

#BDB59E

#E1C77A

#F0CF6B

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C779

#DBCB7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C779

#CCCC87

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C779

#E4BEC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dusky Citron 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

#E8C276

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C779

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C79A

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.

#5A77CD

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: #E1C779;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C779;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-citron: #E1C779;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-citron': '#E1C779' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C779] text-[#E1C779]

SCSS

$dusky-citron: #E1C779;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C779?

#E1C779 is Dusky Citron, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C779 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Citron?

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

What colors pair well with Dusky Citron?

Dusky Citron 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 Dusky Citron?

You can download Dusky Citron 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 Dusky Citron?

The hex code is #E1C779. In RGB it's 225, 199, 121, and in HSL it's 45°, 63%, 68%.

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