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Kowloon

#E1D456

RGB 225, 212, 86 · HSL 54°, 70%, 61% · CMYK 0, 6, 62, 12

Kowloon is #E1D456 in HEX — rgb(225, 212, 86), hsl(54°, 70%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 62%, 12%).

Kowloon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 70%, 61%. 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#E1D456

RGB225, 212, 86

HSL54°, 70%, 61%

HSV54°, 62%, 88%

CMYK0, 6, 62, 12

Decimal14799958

CSS RGBrgb(225, 212, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 70%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Kowloon S18H6 · SB8A5

Exact match

Behr

Green Papaya P320-5

ΔE 2.2 · #E4D95D

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 2.5 · #E9D959

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Spice DE5466

ΔE 4.1 · #E2CD52

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 4.3 · #E1CC4F

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 4.3 · #D8D556

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 355

ΔE 4.5 · #EDD65A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.6 · #F2D964

PPG

Dilly Dally 1213-6

ΔE 6.8 · #F6DB5D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 8.4 · #FDE164

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 9.5 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 10.2 · #C6B836

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 10.6 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 14.3 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 19.7 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E1D456

#5664E1

Analogous

#E18E56

#E1D456

#A9E156

Triadic

#E1D456

#56E1D3

#D356E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D456

#56A9E1

#8E56E1

Tetradic

#E1D456

#56E18E

#5664E1

#E156A9

Monochromatic

#867B18

#C7B723

#E1D456

#EDE497

#F8F5D8

Rectangle

#E1D456

#64E156

#5664E1

#D356E1

Compound

#E1D456

#A9E156

#5664E1

#8E56E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7DC78

#E7E0A0

#EDEACB

Darker

#D8C621

#978A14

#5A520A

Saturation

#B0AC87

#E1D356

#F0DF47

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D456

#E5D158

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D456

#D6D671

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D456

#E7C7D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kowloon 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

#E8CC5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D456

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D180

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#3B4ACD

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: #E1D456;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D456;

CSS Variable

--color-kowloon: #E1D456;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kowloon': '#E1D456' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D456] text-[#E1D456]

SCSS

$kowloon: #E1D456;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D456?

#E1D456 is Kowloon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D456 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kowloon?

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

What colors pair well with Kowloon?

Kowloon 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 Kowloon?

You can download Kowloon 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 Kowloon?

The hex code is #E1D456. In RGB it's 225, 212, 86, and in HSL it's 54°, 70%, 61%.

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