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Celery Sceptre

#E1DF9A

RGB 225, 223, 154 · HSL 58°, 54%, 74% · CMYK 0, 1, 32, 12

Celery Sceptre is #E1DF9A in HEX — rgb(225, 223, 154), hsl(58°, 54%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 12%).

Celery Sceptre pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 54%, 74%. 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#E1DF9A

RGB225, 223, 154

HSL58°, 54%, 74%

HSV58°, 32%, 88%

CMYK0, 1, 32, 12

Decimal14802842

CSS RGBrgb(225, 223, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 54%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Citrino S18G3

ΔE 2.8 · #E8E49B

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E8DF99

Vista Paint

Meadow Marsh K-428

ΔE 3.1 · #E1DD9E

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 3.1 · #DAD790

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 389

ΔE 4 · #E4DB9C

PPG

Hip Hop 1217-3

ΔE 4.4 · #E4E8A7

Behr

Dried Palm 400C-3

ΔE 4.7 · #E0E8A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 5.1 · #D1D991

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 5.2 · #F3EBA5

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 5.7 · #F0EBAC

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.2 · #E6D690

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 6.4 · #DDE5A9

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 6.5 · #ECEBAF

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 8 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 11.2 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E1DF9A

#999BE1

Analogous

#E1BA99

#E1DF9A

#BFE199

Triadic

#E1DF9A

#99E1DE

#DE99E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DF9A

#99BFE1

#BA99E1

Tetradic

#E1DF9A

#99E1BA

#999BE1

#E199BF

Monochromatic

#ADA934

#CFCB5E

#E1DF9A

#F2F1D4

#F9F9EB

Rectangle

#E1DF9A

#9BE199

#999BE1

#DE99E1

Compound

#E1DF9A

#BFE199

#999BE1

#BA99E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E5AD

#E9E8C5

#F1F0DF

Darker

#D2CE5C

#A5A12A

#625F17

Saturation

#C7C7B2

#E1DE99

#F0EC8A

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DF9A

#E8DB9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DF9A

#DFDFA5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DF9A

#E5D6DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Celery Sceptre 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

#E8D48F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DF9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D9B3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#7578CC

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: #E1DF9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DF9A;

CSS Variable

--color-celery-sceptre: #E1DF9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celery-sceptre': '#E1DF9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DF9A] text-[#E1DF9A]

SCSS

$celery-sceptre: #E1DF9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DF9A?

#E1DF9A is Celery Sceptre, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DF9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celery Sceptre?

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

What colors pair well with Celery Sceptre?

Celery Sceptre 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 Celery Sceptre?

You can download Celery Sceptre 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 Celery Sceptre?

The hex code is #E1DF9A. In RGB it's 225, 223, 154, and in HSL it's 58°, 54%, 74%.

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