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Heraldic Gold

#E2BA4E

RGB 226, 186, 78 · HSL 44°, 72%, 60% · CMYK 0, 18, 65, 11

Heraldic Gold is #E2BA4E in HEX — rgb(226, 186, 78), hsl(44°, 72%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 65%, 11%).

Heraldic Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 72%, 60%. 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#E2BA4E

RGB226, 186, 78

HSL44°, 72%, 60%

HSV44°, 65%, 89%

CMYK0, 18, 65, 11

Decimal14858830

CSS RGBrgb(226, 186, 78)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 72%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Heraldic Gold 3010-3

Exact match

Dulux

Credo S16G8

ΔE 3.5 · #DCB542

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Appeal DE5382

ΔE 3.5 · #E6BE59

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3.8 · #DBB651

Vista Paint

I'm a Local C-862

ΔE 4 · #EBBF5A

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 4.3 · #E4C14D

Sherwin-Williams

Nugget SW6697

ΔE 4.3 · #DBB04A

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4.5 · #EABE5B

Hallman-Lindsay

I'm A Local 863

ΔE 4.7 · #EBBF5C

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 5.2 · #F0BD51

Behr

Galley Gold 340D-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D3AB42

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 6.5 · #ECC363

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 8.2 · #CDA434

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 10.7 · #FCC266

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.4 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.5 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2BA4E

#5077E2

Analogous

#E27250

#E2BA4E

#C0E250

Triadic

#E2BA4E

#50E2BB

#BB50E2

Split-Complementary

#E2BA4E

#50C0E2

#7250E2

Tetradic

#E2BA4E

#50E272

#5077E2

#E250C0

Monochromatic

#846615

#C59920

#E2BA4E

#EDD591

#F8EED3

Rectangle

#E2BA4E

#77E250

#5077E2

#BB50E2

Compound

#E2BA4E

#C0E250

#5077E2

#7250E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8C973

#E7D39C

#EDE4C9

Darker

#D7A61E

#977312

#594408

Saturation

#AFA383

#E2BB50

#F1C241

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2BA4E

#D6C34E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2BA4E

#C2C265

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2BA4E

#E5AFB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Heraldic Gold 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

#E9B856

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2BA4E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6BD7A

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.

#365ECF

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: #E2BA4E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2BA4E;

CSS Variable

--color-heraldic-gold: #E2BA4E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heraldic-gold': '#E2BA4E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2BA4E] text-[#E2BA4E]

SCSS

$heraldic-gold: #E2BA4E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2BA4E?

#E2BA4E is Heraldic Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2BA4E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heraldic Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Heraldic Gold?

Heraldic Gold 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 Heraldic Gold?

You can download Heraldic Gold 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 Heraldic Gold?

The hex code is #E2BA4E. In RGB it's 226, 186, 78, and in HSL it's 44°, 72%, 60%.

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