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Tulip Tree

#E3AC3D

RGB 227, 172, 61 · HSL 40°, 75%, 56% · CMYK 0, 24, 73, 11

Tulip Tree is #E3AC3D in HEX — rgb(227, 172, 61), hsl(40°, 75%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 73%, 11%).

Tulip Tree pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 75%, 56%. 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#E3AC3D

RGB227, 172, 61

HSL40°, 75%, 56%

HSV40°, 73%, 89%

CMYK0, 24, 73, 11

Decimal14920765

CSS RGBrgb(227, 172, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 75%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 3 · #E1AF43

Dunn-Edwards

Fortune Cookie DE5355

ΔE 3 · #DAA436

Dulux

Aztec Glimmer S13H7

ΔE 3.4 · #E7AE47

Sherwin-Williams

Brittlebush SW6684

ΔE 3.8 · #EAAE47

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A332

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A533

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 4.5 · #E0AF47

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 5.3 · #E3AE4B

Valspar

Golden Moon 3004-3B

ΔE 6.5 · #F5B651

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 7.3 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.6 · #EFAE52

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 8.9 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.1 · #EABE5B

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 10.3 · #FEB14B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.4 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.9 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#E3AC3D

#3B73E3

Analogous

#E3573B

#E3AC3D

#C7E33B

Triadic

#E3AC3D

#3BE3AB

#AB3BE3

Split-Complementary

#E3AC3D

#3BC7E3

#573BE3

Tetradic

#E3AC3D

#3BE357

#3B73E3

#E33BC7

Monochromatic

#745311

#B7831A

#E3AC3D

#EDC87E

#F6E4C1

Rectangle

#E3AC3D

#73E33B

#3B73E3

#AB3BE3

Compound

#E3AC3D

#C7E33B

#3B73E3

#573BE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9BC62

#E7CA91

#ECDFC3

Darker

#CC9018

#8F640E

#553B06

Saturation

#A89776

#E3AB3B

#F1B02D

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3AC3D

#CEBC3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3AC3D

#B7B757

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3AC3D

#E5A2AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tulip Tree 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

#EAAE49

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3AC3D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B36D

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.

#2C60C7

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: #E3AC3D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3AC3D;

CSS Variable

--color-tulip-tree: #E3AC3D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tulip-tree': '#E3AC3D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3AC3D] text-[#E3AC3D]

SCSS

$tulip-tree: #E3AC3D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3AC3D?

#E3AC3D is Tulip Tree, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3AC3D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tulip Tree?

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

What colors pair well with Tulip Tree?

Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree?

You can download Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree?

The hex code is #E3AC3D. In RGB it's 227, 172, 61, and in HSL it's 40°, 75%, 56%.

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