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Golden Rice

#E3D474

RGB 227, 212, 116 · HSL 52°, 66%, 67% · CMYK 0, 7, 49, 11

Golden Rice is #E3D474 in HEX — rgb(227, 212, 116), hsl(52°, 66%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 49%, 11%).

Golden Rice pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 66%, 67%. 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#E3D474

RGB227, 212, 116

HSL52°, 66%, 67%

HSV52°, 49%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 49, 11

Decimal14931060

CSS RGBrgb(227, 212, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 66%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 2.3 · #E3D16E

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 2.4 · #E6DA78

Behr

Sea Kelp 390D-5

ΔE 3.8 · #DBCC72

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 4.1 · #E0CD74

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 4.3 · #ECDF7A

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 4.6 · #EADA82

PPG

Force Of Nature 1218-4

ΔE 4.8 · #D5CE69

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 5 · #F1D875

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 5.5 · #EDD26F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 6.6 · #E1DD73

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 7.8 · #FEE483

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.1 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.8 · #FDED98

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.1 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E3D474

#7382E2

Analogous

#E29C73

#E3D474

#BAE273

Triadic

#E3D474

#73E2D4

#D473E2

Split-Complementary

#E3D474

#73BAE2

#9C73E2

Tetradic

#E3D474

#73E29C

#7382E2

#E273BA

Monochromatic

#9D8C20

#D5C034

#E3D474

#EFE7B3

#FBF8EA

Rectangle

#E3D474

#82E273

#7382E2

#D473E2

Compound

#E3D474

#BAE273

#7382E2

#9C73E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8DC8F

#E9E1B0

#EFECD4

Darker

#DBC537

#A2901A

#60550D

Saturation

#BCB79A

#E2D473

#F1DE65

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D474

#E4D375

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D474

#D7D786

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D474

#E8C9D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Rice 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

#EACC72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D474

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D196

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.

#5464CF

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: #E3D474;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D474;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-rice: #E3D474;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-rice': '#E3D474' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D474] text-[#E3D474]

SCSS

$golden-rice: #E3D474;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D474?

#E3D474 is Golden Rice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D474 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Rice?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Rice?

Golden Rice 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 Golden Rice?

You can download Golden Rice 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 Golden Rice?

The hex code is #E3D474. In RGB it's 227, 212, 116, and in HSL it's 52°, 66%, 67%.

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