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Veranda Yellow

#E4C18B

RGB 228, 193, 139 · HSL 36°, 62%, 72% · CMYK 0, 15, 39, 11

Veranda Yellow is #E4C18B in HEX — rgb(228, 193, 139), hsl(36°, 62%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 11%).

Veranda Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 36°, 62%, 72%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E4C18B

RGB228, 193, 139

HSL36°, 62%, 72%

HSV36°, 39%, 89%

CMYK0, 15, 39, 11

Decimal14991755

CSS RGBrgb(228, 193, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 62%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Veranda Yellow 3005-6A

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

White Raisin SW7685

ΔE 0.6 · #E5C28B

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 1.1 · #E3C28D

Vista Paint

Bag of Gold C-896

ΔE 1.3 · #E0BE89

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 1.4 · #E2C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Bag Of Gold 897

ΔE 1.5 · #E1BD88

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 1.6 · #DFBD87

Benjamin Moore

Dijon 193 · CC-210

ΔE 1.8 · #E2C38C

Dulux

Birdseed S12F3

ΔE 2.2 · #E1BF8D

Dunn-Edwards

Regency Cream DE5325

ΔE 2.4 · #E1BB87

Behr

Royal Gold M280-4

ΔE 2.9 · #E3BD83

Kilz

Cookie Crumbs LD140-01

ΔE 3.4 · #DEBA89

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.2 · #EFCD96

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 5.5 · #DFC795

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 10.3 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E4C18B

#8BAFE4

Analogous

#E4948B

#E4C18B

#DBE48B

Triadic

#E4C18B

#8BE4C0

#C08BE4

Split-Complementary

#E4C18B

#8BDBE4

#948BE4

Tetradic

#E4C18B

#8BE494

#8BAFE4

#E48BDB

Monochromatic

#AE7829

#D59F4D

#E4C18B

#F2E2C9

#FAF4EA

Rectangle

#E4C18B

#AFE48B

#8BAFE4

#C08BE4

Compound

#E4C18B

#DBE48B

#8BAFE4

#948BE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9CDA2

#EBD9BE

#F1E8DB

Darker

#D9A14C

#AA7320

#654311

Saturation

#C5BAAA

#E4C08B

#F1C37E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4C18B

#D7CA8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4C18B

#C8C893

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4C18B

#E6BBC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Veranda Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#EABD83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4C18B

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C2A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6892D0

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: #E4C18B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4C18B;

CSS Variable

--color-veranda-yellow: #E4C18B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veranda-yellow': '#E4C18B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4C18B] text-[#E4C18B]

SCSS

$veranda-yellow: #E4C18B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4C18B?

#E4C18B is Veranda Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E4C18B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Veranda Yellow?

Veranda Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Veranda Yellow?

Veranda Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Veranda Yellow?

You can download Veranda Yellow 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 Veranda Yellow?

The hex code is #E4C18B. In RGB it's 228, 193, 139, and in HSL it's 36°, 62%, 72%.

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