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Crisps

#E2BD67

RGB 226, 189, 103 · HSL 42°, 68%, 65% · CMYK 0, 16, 54, 11

Crisps is #E2BD67 in HEX — rgb(226, 189, 103), hsl(42°, 68%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 54%, 11%).

Crisps pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 68%, 65%. 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#E2BD67

RGB226, 189, 103

HSL42°, 68%, 65%

HSV42°, 54%, 89%

CMYK0, 16, 54, 11

Decimal14859623

CSS RGBrgb(226, 189, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 68%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Stuart HC-10

ΔE 2.2 · #DFB967

PPG

Sun Salutation 12-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E7C26F

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E3B964

Behr

Dandelion Wish MQ4-12

ΔE 2.6 · #E1B865

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Idea 807

ΔE 3 · #D8B760

Vista Paint

The Outback K-482

ΔE 3.4 · #DBBC61

Dunn-Edwards

Highlight Gold DEC731

ΔE 3.6 · #DFC16D

Dulux

Crop Circle S14G5

ΔE 4 · #E9BC63

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 4.4 · #EAC365

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 5.3 · #EBBA67

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.6 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5.9 · #F4C472

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.2 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 9.7 · #FFD880

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 12.9 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14.7 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E2BD67

#698DE2

Analogous

#E28169

#E2BD67

#CAE269

Triadic

#E2BD67

#69E2BE

#BE69E2

Split-Complementary

#E2BD67

#69CAE2

#8169E2

Tetradic

#E2BD67

#69E281

#698DE2

#E269CA

Monochromatic

#96721D

#D6A229

#E2BD67

#EFDAA9

#FBF6EA

Rectangle

#E2BD67

#8DE269

#698DE2

#BE69E2

Compound

#E2BD67

#CAE269

#698DE2

#8169E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8CB87

#E8D6AA

#EFE6D1

Darker

#DCA82D

#9F7617

#5F460C

Saturation

#B8AD94

#E2BE69

#F1C45B

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2BD67

#D6C567

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2BD67

#C4C477

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2BD67

#E5B4BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crisps 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

#E9BA68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2BD67

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6BF8D

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.

#4B73CF

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: #E2BD67;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2BD67;

CSS Variable

--color-crisps: #E2BD67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crisps': '#E2BD67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2BD67] text-[#E2BD67]

SCSS

$crisps: #E2BD67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2BD67?

#E2BD67 is Crisps, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2BD67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crisps?

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

What colors pair well with Crisps?

Crisps 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 Crisps?

You can download Crisps 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 Crisps?

The hex code is #E2BD67. In RGB it's 226, 189, 103, and in HSL it's 42°, 68%, 65%.

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