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Ripe Pear

#E1E36E

RGB 225, 227, 110 · HSL 61°, 68%, 66% · CMYK 1, 0, 52, 11

Ripe Pear is #E1E36E in HEX — rgb(225, 227, 110), hsl(61°, 68%, 66%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 52%, 11%).

Ripe Pear pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 68%, 66%. 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#E1E36E

RGB225, 227, 110

HSL61°, 68%, 66%

HSV61°, 52%, 89%

CMYK1, 0, 52, 11

Decimal14803822

CSS RGBrgb(225, 227, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 68%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pear DE5515

Exact match

Dulux

Succulent S19H5

ΔE 3.6 · #DDDA65

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 4 · #DAD969

Benjamin Moore

Grape 2027-40

ΔE 4.3 · #D6D96A

Behr

Spring Grass P350-4

ΔE 4.3 · #D2DA66

Vista Paint

Lime Ricky K-394

ΔE 4.6 · #D6E36F

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 4.8 · #ECE678

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 9 · #C3D263

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 10.1 · #FFED80

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.7 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 12.6 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 13.8 · #D9C661

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 17.3 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 19.9 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E1E36E

#6F6DE3

Analogous

#E3AA6D

#E1E36E

#A6E36D

Triadic

#E1E36E

#6DE1E3

#E36DE1

Split-Complementary

#E1E36E

#6DA6E3

#AA6DE3

Tetradic

#E1E36E

#6DE3AA

#6F6DE3

#E36DA6

Monochromatic

#989A1D

#D4D72D

#E1E36E

#EEEFAE

#FBFBEA

Rectangle

#E1E36E

#6DE36F

#6F6DE3

#E36DE1

Compound

#E1E36E

#A6E36D

#6F6DE3

#AA6DE3

Variations

Lighter

#E7E98A

#E8E9AD

#EFEFD2

Darker

#DADD31

#9FA217

#5F600C

Saturation

#B9BA97

#E1E36D

#EFF15F

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E36E

#EEDB71

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E36E

#E3E385

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E36E

#E7D6DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ripe Pear 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

#E8D76E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E36E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DC92

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.

#514ED0

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: #E1E36E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E36E;

CSS Variable

--color-ripe-pear: #E1E36E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ripe-pear': '#E1E36E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E36E] text-[#E1E36E]

SCSS

$ripe-pear: #E1E36E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E36E?

#E1E36E is Ripe Pear, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1E36E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ripe Pear?

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

What colors pair well with Ripe Pear?

Ripe Pear 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 Ripe Pear?

You can download Ripe Pear 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 Ripe Pear?

The hex code is #E1E36E. In RGB it's 225, 227, 110, and in HSL it's 61°, 68%, 66%.

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