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Crescendo

#E3DC84

RGB 227, 220, 132 · HSL 56°, 63%, 70% · CMYK 0, 3, 42, 11

Crescendo is #E3DC84 in HEX — rgb(227, 220, 132), hsl(56°, 63%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 42%, 11%).

Crescendo pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 63%, 70%. 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#E3DC84

RGB227, 220, 132

HSL56°, 63%, 70%

HSV56°, 42%, 89%

CMYK0, 3, 42, 11

Decimal14933124

CSS RGBrgb(227, 220, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 63%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crescendo S18G4

Exact match

Behr

Honey Beige 390D-4

ΔE 2.3 · #E7DD89

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 4.1 · #E2E38D

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 4.3 · #E0D27D

Benjamin Moore

Mulholland 369

ΔE 4.5 · #E8D988

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 4.7 · #E2E48F

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 4.7 · #E1DD8E

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 5.5 · #E6DA78

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 5.8 · #E0E491

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6.9 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 6.9 · #CCCE7A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 7.7 · #FDED98

Hallman-Lindsay

Scene Stealer 833

ΔE 8.4 · #FAE89A

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.3 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11.2 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E3DC84

#8289E3

Analogous

#E3AC82

#E3DC84

#B9E382

Triadic

#E3DC84

#82E3DC

#DC82E3

Split-Complementary

#E3DC84

#82B9E3

#AC82E3

Tetradic

#E3DC84

#82E3AC

#8289E3

#E382B9

Monochromatic

#A69E26

#D5CB44

#E3DC84

#F1EEC1

#FAF9EA

Rectangle

#E3DC84

#89E382

#8289E3

#DC82E3

Compound

#E3DC84

#B9E382

#8289E3

#AC82E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E39B

#EAE6B9

#F0EED8

Darker

#D9CF45

#A69D1E

#635D10

Saturation

#C1BFA4

#E3DC82

#F1E974

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DC84

#E9D886

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DC84

#DDDD93

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DC84

#E8D1D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Crescendo 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

#EAD27E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DC84

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D7A2

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.

#6068CF

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: #E3DC84;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DC84;

CSS Variable

--color-crescendo: #E3DC84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crescendo': '#E3DC84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DC84] text-[#E3DC84]

SCSS

$crescendo: #E3DC84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DC84?

#E3DC84 is Crescendo, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DC84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crescendo?

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

What colors pair well with Crescendo?

Crescendo 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 Crescendo?

You can download Crescendo 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 Crescendo?

The hex code is #E3DC84. In RGB it's 227, 220, 132, and in HSL it's 56°, 63%, 70%.

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