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Indian Yellow

#E3A857

RGB 227, 168, 87 · HSL 35°, 71%, 62% · CMYK 0, 26, 62, 11

Indian Yellow is #E3A857 in HEX — rgb(227, 168, 87), hsl(35°, 71%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 62%, 11%).

Indian Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 71%, 62%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E3A857

RGB227, 168, 87

HSL35°, 71%, 62%

HSV35°, 62%, 89%

CMYK0, 26, 62, 11

Decimal14919767

CSS RGBrgb(227, 168, 87)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 71%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Autumn Avenue S12G6

ΔE 1 · #E3A859

Valspar

Caramel Honey 3003-3B

ΔE 1.9 · #E3AB57

Sherwin-Williams

Yarrow SW6669

ΔE 2.5 · #EBAD5E

Behr

Mac N Cheese M260-5

ΔE 2.5 · #E8AD5F

Vista Paint

Great Gaucho K-537

ΔE 3.2 · #DBA755

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Brass DE5285

ΔE 3.6 · #ECAE58

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Food Cake 913

ΔE 3.6 · #D7A14F

PPG

Brown Mustard 1208-5

ΔE 3.7 · #DFAC59

Benjamin Moore

Apple 2159-30

ΔE 3.9 · #D79E4E

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 4.9 · #E3AD63

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 5.7 · #F4AF5B

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 5.9 · #D69C54

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 6.5 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 8.9 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 10.1 · #CB9E59

Colorhouse

Beeswax .03 Beeswax-03

ΔE 10.7 · #CEAA5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#E3A857

#5993E3

Analogous

#E36559

#E3A857

#D7E359

Triadic

#E3A857

#59E3AA

#AA59E3

Split-Complementary

#E3A857

#59D7E3

#6559E3

Tetradic

#E3A857

#59E365

#5993E3

#E359D7

Monochromatic

#8C5B18

#CD8623

#E3A857

#EECB9B

#F9EDDC

Rectangle

#E3A857

#93E359

#5993E3

#AA59E3

Compound

#E3A857

#D7E359

#5993E3

#6559E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9BB7A

#E8CBA2

#EEE0CC

Darker

#DD8E20

#9B6213

#5C3909

Saturation

#B3A289

#E3AA59

#F1AC4B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3A857

#CBBA55

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3A857

#B4B466

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3A857

#E5A0A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Indian Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#EAAB5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3A857

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B081

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E7ACF

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: #E3A857;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3A857;

CSS Variable

--color-indian-yellow: #E3A857;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'indian-yellow': '#E3A857' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3A857] text-[#E3A857]

SCSS

$indian-yellow: #E3A857;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3A857?

#E3A857 is Indian Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E3A857 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Indian Yellow?

Indian Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Indian Yellow?

Indian Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Indian Yellow?

You can download Indian Yellow 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 Indian Yellow?

The hex code is #E3A857. In RGB it's 227, 168, 87, and in HSL it's 35°, 71%, 62%.

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