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Kowloon

#E1D956

RGB 225, 217, 86 · HSL 57°, 70%, 61% · CMYK 0, 4, 62, 12

Kowloon is #E1D956 in HEX — rgb(225, 217, 86), hsl(57°, 70%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 62%, 12%).

Kowloon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 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#E1D956

RGB225, 217, 86

HSL57°, 70%, 61%

HSV57°, 62%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 62, 12

Decimal14801238

CSS RGBrgb(225, 217, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 70%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Green Papaya P320-5

ΔE 3.1 · #E4D95D

Dulux

Kowloon S18H6 · SB8A5

ΔE 3.2 · #E1D456

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 3.3 · #D8D556

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 3.6 · #E9D959

Benjamin Moore

Flower 398

ΔE 5.3 · #CFCF4B

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 5.5 · #D0D34D

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 7.1 · #E1CC4F

PPG

Slap Happy 1217-7

ΔE 7.1 · #C9CC4A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 9.5 · #FDE164

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 11.5 · #E1DD73

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 11.8 · #C6B836

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.9 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 14 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20.3 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 22.3 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E1D956

#565DE1

Analogous

#E19556

#E1D956

#A3E156

Triadic

#E1D956

#56E1DA

#DA56E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D956

#56A3E1

#9556E1

Tetradic

#E1D956

#56E195

#565DE1

#E156A3

Monochromatic

#868118

#C7BF23

#E1D956

#EDE897

#F8F7D8

Rectangle

#E1D956

#5DE156

#565DE1

#DA56E1

Compound

#E1D956

#A3E156

#565DE1

#9556E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E278

#E7E3A0

#EDECCB

Darker

#D8CF21

#979114

#5A560A

Saturation

#B0AE87

#E1DA56

#F0E847

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D956

#E8D459

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D956

#DADA73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D956

#E7CBD4

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

#E8CF5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D956

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D480

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.

#3B42CD

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: #E1D956;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D956;

CSS Variable

--color-kowloon: #E1D956;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kowloon': '#E1D956' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D956] text-[#E1D956]

SCSS

$kowloon: #E1D956;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D956?

#E1D956 is Kowloon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D956 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 #E1D956. In RGB it's 225, 217, 86, and in HSL it's 57°, 70%, 61%.

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