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Citrus Spice

#E2CD52

RGB 226, 205, 82 · HSL 51°, 71%, 60% · CMYK 0, 9, 64, 11

Citrus Spice is #E2CD52 in HEX — rgb(226, 205, 82), hsl(51°, 71%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 64%, 11%).

Citrus Spice pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 71%, 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#E2CD52

RGB226, 205, 82

HSL51°, 71%, 60%

HSV51°, 64%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 64, 11

Decimal14863698

CSS RGBrgb(226, 205, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 71%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Citrus Spice DE5466

Exact match

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 0.9 · #E1CC4F

PPG

Golden Yarrow 1215-5

ΔE 3.3 · #E2C74F

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 355

ΔE 3.4 · #EDD65A

Dulux

Gold Deposit S17G6

ΔE 4 · #E0C957

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 4.8 · #E9D959

Behr

California Dreaming 380D-5

ΔE 5 · #DBCF4B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 5.5 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 6.8 · #F8D75A

Valspar

Golden Meadow 3008-3B

ΔE 7 · #E4C24F

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.1 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 8.6 · #FED95D

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 10.3 · #FFD754

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.9 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 14 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 17.8 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E2CD52

#5166E1

Analogous

#E18351

#E2CD52

#AFE151

Triadic

#E2CD52

#51E1CC

#CC51E1

Split-Complementary

#E2CD52

#51AFE1

#8351E1

Tetradic

#E2CD52

#51E183

#5166E1

#E151AF

Monochromatic

#837316

#C4AC21

#E2CD52

#EDDF92

#F8F2D3

Rectangle

#E2CD52

#66E151

#5166E1

#CC51E1

Compound

#E2CD52

#AFE151

#5166E1

#8351E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D673

#E7DC9D

#EDE8CA

Darker

#D6BA1F

#968212

#594D09

Saturation

#AFA883

#E1CC51

#F0D642

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2CD52

#E1CE53

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2CD52

#D1D16D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2CD52

#E7C0CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citrus Spice 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

#E9C659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2CD52

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CB7D

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.

#374DCD

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: #E2CD52;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2CD52;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-spice: #E2CD52;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-spice': '#E2CD52' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2CD52] text-[#E2CD52]

SCSS

$citrus-spice: #E2CD52;

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#ECD559 · ΔE 3.1

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St. Elmo's Fire

#F1DA57 · ΔE 5.7

Cheerful

#F3DD64 · ΔE 5.8

Citrus Burst

#D2C13D · ΔE 5.9

Bright Gold

#CDBC47 · ΔE 7.0

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#F1CC54 · ΔE 7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2CD52?

#E2CD52 is Citrus Spice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2CD52 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Spice?

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

What colors pair well with Citrus Spice?

Citrus Spice 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 Citrus Spice?

You can download Citrus Spice 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 Citrus Spice?

The hex code is #E2CD52. In RGB it's 226, 205, 82, and in HSL it's 51°, 71%, 60%.

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