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Soft Cheddar

#E4BC5B

RGB 228, 188, 91 · HSL 42°, 72%, 63% · CMYK 0, 18, 60, 11

Soft Cheddar is #E4BC5B in HEX — rgb(228, 188, 91), hsl(42°, 72%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 60%, 11%).

Soft Cheddar pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 72%, 63%. 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#E4BC5B

RGB228, 188, 91

HSL42°, 72%, 63%

HSV42°, 60%, 89%

CMYK0, 18, 60, 11

Decimal14990427

CSS RGBrgb(228, 188, 91)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 72%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Surprise 815

ΔE 1.5 · #E1BC5C

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Appeal DE5382

ΔE 1.9 · #E6BE59

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 2.3 · #EABE5B

Vista Paint

Lemon Surprise C-814

ΔE 2.4 · #DEBB58

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 2.7 · #DEB659

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 2.7 · #ECC363

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 3 · #EAC365

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3.2 · #DBB651

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

ΔE 3.3 · #E4BB53

Behr

English Custard M290-5

ΔE 3.5 · #E3B557

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 3.7 · #ECBE63

Dulux

Bee Hall S15G5

ΔE 4 · #F1C664

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 7.1 · #EBBA67

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 11.1 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.3 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 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

#E4BC5B

#5D85E5

Analogous

#E5785D

#E4BC5B

#C9E55D

Triadic

#E4BC5B

#5DE5BC

#BC5DE5

Split-Complementary

#E4BC5B

#5DC9E5

#785DE5

Tetradic

#E4BC5B

#5DE578

#5D85E5

#E55DC9

Monochromatic

#916C18

#D39E22

#E4BC5B

#EFD79F

#FAF2E0

Rectangle

#E4BC5B

#85E55D

#5D85E5

#BC5DE5

Compound

#E4BC5B

#C9E55D

#5D85E5

#785DE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAC97D

#E9D4A4

#EFE5CD

Darker

#E0A721

#9E7412

#5E4409

Saturation

#B5A98C

#E5BC5D

#F2C150

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4BC5B

#D7C55B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4BC5B

#C4C46E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4BC5B

#E7B2BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soft Cheddar 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

#EABA5F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4BC5B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8BF84

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.

#406CD1

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: #E4BC5B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4BC5B;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-cheddar: #E4BC5B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-cheddar': '#E4BC5B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4BC5B] text-[#E4BC5B]

SCSS

$soft-cheddar: #E4BC5B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4BC5B?

#E4BC5B is Soft Cheddar, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4BC5B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Cheddar?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Cheddar?

Soft Cheddar 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 Soft Cheddar?

You can download Soft Cheddar 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 Soft Cheddar?

The hex code is #E4BC5B. In RGB it's 228, 188, 91, and in HSL it's 42°, 72%, 63%.

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