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Va Va Voom

#E3B34C

RGB 227, 179, 76 · HSL 41°, 73%, 59% · CMYK 0, 21, 67, 11

Va Va Voom is #E3B34C in HEX — rgb(227, 179, 76), hsl(41°, 73%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 67%, 11%).

Va Va Voom pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 73%, 59%. 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#E3B34C

RGB227, 179, 76

HSL41°, 73%, 59%

HSV41°, 67%, 89%

CMYK0, 21, 67, 11

Decimal14922572

CSS RGBrgb(227, 179, 76)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 73%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 1.5 · #E1B047

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 1.6 · #E0AF47

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Grove DE5383

ΔE 2.4 · #DCB149

Vista Paint

Serengeti Song K-529

ΔE 2.7 · #E1B150

Benjamin Moore

Glen 301

ΔE 3 · #E3AE4B

Dulux

Capital Yellow S15G7

ΔE 3.9 · #E6B545

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

ΔE 4.1 · #E4BB53

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 4.4 · #E3B557

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 4.8 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 5.3 · #DBB651

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 7.4 · #CDA434

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.5 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.3 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 8.7 · #FCC266

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.5 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#E3B34C

#4A7AE3

Analogous

#E3664A

#E3B34C

#C7E34A

Triadic

#E3B34C

#4AE3B2

#B24AE3

Split-Complementary

#E3B34C

#4AC7E3

#664AE3

Tetradic

#E3B34C

#4AE366

#4A7AE3

#E34AC7

Monochromatic

#805E14

#C28E1E

#E3B34C

#EDCE8C

#F7EACE

Rectangle

#E3B34C

#7AE34A

#4A7AE3

#B24AE3

Compound

#E3B34C

#C7E34A

#4A7AE3

#664AE3

Variations

Lighter

#E8C26E

#E7CF99

#EDE1C8

Darker

#D59A1C

#956B10

#593F08

Saturation

#AD9F80

#E3B24A

#F1B83C

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B34C

#D2C04B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B34C

#BCBC62

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B34C

#E6A9B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Va Va Voom 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

#EAB354

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B34C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B878

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.

#3163CF

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: #E3B34C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B34C;

CSS Variable

--color-va-va-voom: #E3B34C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'va-va-voom': '#E3B34C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B34C] text-[#E3B34C]

SCSS

$va-va-voom: #E3B34C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B34C?

#E3B34C is Va Va Voom, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B34C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Va Va Voom?

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

What colors pair well with Va Va Voom?

Va Va Voom 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 Va Va Voom?

You can download Va Va Voom 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 Va Va Voom?

The hex code is #E3B34C. In RGB it's 227, 179, 76, and in HSL it's 41°, 73%, 59%.

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