PINKS

Yellow

#E4CAAB

RGB 228, 202, 171 · HSL 33°, 51%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 25, 11

Yellow is #E4CAAB in HEX — rgb(228, 202, 171), hsl(33°, 51%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 25%, 11%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 51%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E4CAAB

RGB228, 202, 171

HSL33°, 51%, 78%

HSV33°, 25%, 89%

CMYK0, 11, 25, 11

Decimal14994091

CSS RGBrgb(228, 202, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 51%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2161-50

Exact match

Vista Paint

Flan C-236

ΔE 0.6 · #E2C9AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Flan 237

ΔE 0.9 · #E2C8AA

Sherwin-Williams

Interactive Cream SW6113

ΔE 1 · #E4CAAD

PPG

My Love 1081-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E1C6A8

Dulux

Land Light S13E2

ΔE 1.6 · #DFC8AA

Behr

Ancient Scroll MQ3-44

ΔE 1.6 · #E0CAAB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CDAB

Dunn-Edwards

Travertine DEC738

ΔE 2.1 · #DFC6AA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.2 · #E6CDAA

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #DDC8AB

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 3.9 · #D8C4A8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.7 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E4CAAB

#AAC4E4

Analogous

#E4ADAA

#E4CAAB

#E1E4AA

Triadic

#E4CAAB

#AAE4CA

#CAAAE4

Split-Complementary

#E4CAAB

#AAE1E4

#ADAAE4

Tetradic

#E4CAAB

#AAE4AD

#AAC4E4

#E4AAE1

Monochromatic

#B9813C

#D1A571

#E4CAAB

#F6EEE4

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#E4CAAB

#C4E4AA

#AAC4E4

#CAAAE4

Compound

#E4CAAB

#E1E4AA

#AAC4E4

#ADAAE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9D4BB

#ECDFCF

#F2ECE4

Darker

#D2A46C

#AB7430

#65431A

Saturation

#CFC8BE

#E4CAAA

#F1CB9D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CAAB

#DAD1AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CAAB

#CFCFAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CAAB

#E5C6CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Yellow strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EAC49B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CAAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C9C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#84A5CE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E4CAAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4CAAB;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E4CAAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E4CAAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4CAAB] text-[#E4CAAB]

SCSS

$yellow: #E4CAAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CAAB?

#E4CAAB is Yellow, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4CAAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

Yellow works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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

Where can I download Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #E4CAAB. In RGB it's 228, 202, 171, and in HSL it's 33°, 51%, 78%.

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