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Lemon Thyme

#E4CF86

RGB 228, 207, 134 · HSL 47°, 64%, 71% · CMYK 0, 9, 41, 11

Lemon Thyme is #E4CF86 in HEX — rgb(228, 207, 134), hsl(47°, 64%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 41%, 11%).

Lemon Thyme pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 64%, 71%. 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#E4CF86

RGB228, 207, 134

HSL47°, 64%, 71%

HSV47°, 41%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 41, 11

Decimal14995334

CSS RGBrgb(228, 207, 134)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 64%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 1.3 · #E3CC84

Benjamin Moore

Freedom 277

ΔE 1.3 · #E2CD82

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 2 · #E5CF8A

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 2.8 · #E1D286

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 3.1 · #DFC781

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 3.4 · #EED288

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.6 · #E6D690

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D18F

Dunn-Edwards

Hay Day DE5479

ΔE 3.8 · #DACD81

Valspar

Swiftly Green 3008-5C

ΔE 4.1 · #DDC47B

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 4.8 · #EAD795

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 5.1 · #F0D18E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.8 · #F0D181

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 6 · #ECD193

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 6 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#E4CF86

#869AE4

Analogous

#E4A186

#E4CF86

#CAE486

Triadic

#E4CF86

#86E4D0

#D086E4

Split-Complementary

#E4CF86

#86CAE4

#A186E4

Tetradic

#E4CF86

#86E4A1

#869AE4

#E486CA

Monochromatic

#AB8E26

#D7B747

#E4CF86

#F2E8C4

#FAF7EA

Rectangle

#E4CF86

#9AE486

#869AE4

#D086E4

Compound

#E4CF86

#CAE486

#869AE4

#A186E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAD99E

#EBE0BA

#F1ECDA

Darker

#DBBB47

#AA8B1D

#65520F

Saturation

#C3BDA7

#E4D086

#F2D778

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CF86

#E0D187

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CF86

#D3D392

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CF86

#E7C6CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Thyme 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

#EAC880

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CF86

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CDA4

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.

#637BD1

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: #E4CF86;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4CF86;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-thyme: #E4CF86;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-thyme': '#E4CF86' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4CF86] text-[#E4CF86]

SCSS

$lemon-thyme: #E4CF86;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CF86?

#E4CF86 is Lemon Thyme, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4CF86 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Thyme?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Thyme?

Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme?

You can download Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme?

The hex code is #E4CF86. In RGB it's 228, 207, 134, and in HSL it's 47°, 64%, 71%.

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