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Charlock

#E2E483

RGB 226, 228, 131 · HSL 61°, 64%, 70% · CMYK 1, 0, 43, 11

Charlock is #E2E483 in HEX — rgb(226, 228, 131), hsl(61°, 64%, 70%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 43%, 11%).

Charlock pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 64%, 70%. 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#E2E483

RGB226, 228, 131

HSL61°, 64%, 70%

HSV61°, 43%, 89%

CMYK1, 0, 43, 11

Decimal14869635

CSS RGBrgb(226, 228, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 64%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grape Cassata S19H4

ΔE 1 · #E2E384

Benjamin Moore

Chic 396

ΔE 2.8 · #D9DF7C

Valspar

Celery 6007-10A

ΔE 2.9 · #D8DE7E

Vista Paint

Neon Lights K-395

ΔE 3.8 · #DCE787

Behr

Pear Cider P330-3

ΔE 4.8 · #EBE78E

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 5.3 · #E2E38D

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E1DD73

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Sorbet DE5550

ΔE 5.9 · #CFDD7B

PPG

Goody Gumdrop 1219-4

ΔE 6.5 · #CCD87A

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 9.5 · #CCCE7A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.2 · #FDED98

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 10.3 · #FFF29D

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 11 · #F7E594

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.8 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 16 · #F7E29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E2E483

#8382E3

Analogous

#E3B482

#E2E483

#B1E382

Triadic

#E2E483

#82E2E3

#E382E2

Split-Complementary

#E2E483

#82B1E3

#B482E3

Tetradic

#E2E483

#82E3B4

#8382E3

#E382B1

Monochromatic

#A5A725

#D3D643

#E2E483

#F0F1C0

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#E2E483

#82E383

#8382E3

#E382E2

Compound

#E2E483

#B1E382

#8382E3

#B482E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E99B

#E9EAB8

#F0F0D8

Darker

#D8DA43

#A5A71D

#62630F

Saturation

#C1C1A4

#E2E382

#EFF174

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E483

#EEDD85

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E483

#E4E494

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E483

#E8D8E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Charlock 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

#E9D87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E483

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DDA2

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.

#6160D0

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: #E2E483;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E483;

CSS Variable

--color-charlock: #E2E483;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charlock': '#E2E483' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E483] text-[#E2E483]

SCSS

$charlock: #E2E483;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E483?

#E2E483 is Charlock, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E483 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charlock?

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

What colors pair well with Charlock?

Charlock 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 Charlock?

You can download Charlock 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 Charlock?

The hex code is #E2E483. In RGB it's 226, 228, 131, and in HSL it's 61°, 64%, 70%.

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