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Freedom Trail

#E1CC81

RGB 225, 204, 129 · HSL 47°, 62%, 69% · CMYK 0, 9, 43, 12

Freedom Trail is #E1CC81 in HEX — rgb(225, 204, 129), hsl(47°, 62%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 43%, 12%).

Freedom Trail pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 62%, 69%. 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#E1CC81

RGB225, 204, 129

HSL47°, 62%, 69%

HSV47°, 43%, 88%

CMYK0, 9, 43, 12

Decimal14797953

CSS RGBrgb(225, 204, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 62%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Freedom277

ΔE 0.4 · #E2CD82

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Chilled ChardonnayLE240-02

ΔE 1.7 · #E3CC84

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Dulux

Camel CordS16F4

ΔE 3 · #DFC781

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Valspar

Crushed Cumin6008-6A

ΔE 3.1 · #D8C478

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Sherwin-Williams

ChartreuseSW0073

ΔE 3.1 · #E1D286

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Vista Paint

Sweet AngelicaC-805

ΔE 3.3 · #E5CF8A

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Dunn-Edwards

Hay DayDE5479

ΔE 3.4 · #DACD81

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PPG

Grassroots11-03

ΔE 3.7 · #D8C475

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Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening813

ΔE 3.9 · #EED288

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 4.9 · #E6D690

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Behr

AbstractM320-4

ΔE 5.1 · #E5D18F

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IKEA

IKEA112112

ΔE 5.5 · #D3BD76

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Colorhouse

Aspire .04Aspire-04

ΔE 5.6 · #F0D181

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Dutch Boy

Coast LightVS-9104

ΔE 6.1 · #F0D18E

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Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground218

ΔE 6.2 · #F2CF86

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 15.4 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E1CC81

#7F94E1

Analogous

#E19B7F

#E1CC81

#C5E17F

Triadic

#E1CC81

#7FE1CC

#CC7FE1

Split-Complementary

#E1CC81

#7FC5E1

#9B7FE1

Tetradic

#E1CC81

#7FE19B

#7F94E1

#E17FC5

Monochromatic

#A18626

#D2B341

#E1CC81

#EFE5BD

#FAF7EA

Rectangle

#E1CC81

#94E17F

#7F94E1

#CC7FE1

Compound

#E1CC81

#C5E17F

#7F94E1

#9B7FE1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Freedom Trail run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F9F5E6

Tint #F3EBCC

Tint #EDE0B3

Tint #E7D699

Base #E1CC81

Shade #D3B444

Shade #A78C27

Shade #6C5A19

Shade #32290C

Variations

Lighter

#E7D699

#E9DEB7

#EFEAD7

Darker

#D7B742

#A3861F

#604F10

Saturation

#BFB8A1

#E1CC7F

#F0D470

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1CC81

#DDCE82

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1CC81

#D0D08E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1CC81

#E4C3CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Freedom Trail 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

#E8C67C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1CC81

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CBA0

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.

#5E76CD

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: #E1CC81;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1CC81;

CSS Variable

--color-freedom-trail: #E1CC81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'freedom-trail': '#E1CC81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1CC81] text-[#E1CC81]

SCSS

$freedom-trail: #E1CC81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1CC81?

#E1CC81 is Freedom Trail, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1CC81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Freedom Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Freedom Trail?

Freedom Trail 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 Freedom Trail?

You can download Freedom Trail 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 Freedom Trail?

The hex code is #E1CC81. In RGB it's 225, 204, 129, and in HSL it's 47°, 62%, 69%.

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