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Oh Em Ghee

#E3C81C

RGB 227, 200, 28 · HSL 52°, 78%, 50% · CMYK 0, 12, 88, 11

Oh Em Ghee is #E3C81C in HEX — rgb(227, 200, 28), hsl(52°, 78%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 88%, 11%).

Oh Em Ghee pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 78%, 50%. 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#E3C81C

RGB227, 200, 28

HSL52°, 78%, 50%

HSV52°, 88%, 89%

CMYK0, 12, 88, 11

Decimal14927900

CSS RGBrgb(227, 200, 28)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 78%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Solarium P310-7

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC013

Dunn-Edwards

Soleil DE5419

ΔE 3.6 · #E9CB2E

Benjamin Moore

Yolk 2023-10

ΔE 5.8 · #EDCA01

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 6 · #F5D033

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 6.6 · #CDBC09

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolk 844

ΔE 7.1 · #EFC700

Dulux

Fluffy Duckling S17H8

ΔE 7.3 · #FCD939

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 7.6 · #FBD12B

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 8.3 · #FFD637

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 9.4 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 9.8 · #FED340

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 10.9 · #CCC921

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.8 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 21.2 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.7 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 26.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E3C81C

#1C37E3

Analogous

#E3651C

#E3C81C

#9AE31C

Triadic

#E3C81C

#1CE3C8

#C81CE3

Split-Complementary

#E3C81C

#1C9AE3

#651CE3

Tetradic

#E3C81C

#1CE365

#1C37E3

#E31C9A

Monochromatic

#5B500B

#9F8C14

#E3C81C

#EBD960

#F4E9A4

Rectangle

#E3C81C

#37E31C

#1C37E3

#C81CE3

Compound

#E3C81C

#9AE31C

#1C37E3

#651CE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9D349

#E5D880

#EBE4BA

Darker

#BAA312

#82720A

#4D4404

Saturation

#9D9562

#E3C81C

#F1D30E

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C81C

#E0CA1F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C81C

#CDCD52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C81C

#E8BAC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oh Em Ghee 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

#EAC330

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C81C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C854

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.

#2538B4

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: #E3C81C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C81C;

CSS Variable

--color-oh-em-ghee: #E3C81C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oh-em-ghee': '#E3C81C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C81C] text-[#E3C81C]

SCSS

$oh-em-ghee: #E3C81C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C81C?

#E3C81C is Oh Em Ghee, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C81C warm or cool?

Oh Em Ghee reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oh Em Ghee?

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

What colors pair well with Oh Em Ghee?

Oh Em Ghee 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 Oh Em Ghee?

You can download Oh Em Ghee 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 Oh Em Ghee?

The hex code is #E3C81C. In RGB it's 227, 200, 28, and in HSL it's 52°, 78%, 50%.

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