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Lucent Yellow

#E4D0A5

RGB 228, 208, 165 · HSL 41°, 54%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 28, 11

Lucent Yellow is #E4D0A5 in HEX — rgb(228, 208, 165), hsl(41°, 54%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 11%).

Lucent Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 54%, 77%. 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#E4D0A5

RGB228, 208, 165

HSL41°, 54%, 77%

HSV41°, 28%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 28, 11

Decimal14995621

CSS RGBrgb(228, 208, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 54%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

Exact match

Valspar

Light Amber 3006-8B

ΔE 0.8 · #E2CEA4

PPG

Foothills 1105-4 · 12-21

ΔE 1.1 · #E1CFA5

Vista Paint

Coconut Crumble C-307

ΔE 1.5 · #E0CDA4

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D4A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Coconut Crumble 308

ΔE 1.6 · #E2CEA6

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2153-50

ΔE 2 · #E7D0A2

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 2.4 · #EAD2AA

Behr

Mojito PPU8-11

ΔE 2.6 · #DCCC9F

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.9 · #EACFA6

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.3 · #D9CCA6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 4.3 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.4 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5.7 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 13 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E4D0A5

#A5B9E4

Analogous

#E4B0A5

#E4D0A5

#D8E4A5

Triadic

#E4D0A5

#A5E4D0

#D0A5E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D0A5

#A5D8E4

#B0A5E4

Tetradic

#E4D0A5

#A5E4B0

#A5B9E4

#E4A5D8

Monochromatic

#B99037

#D2B16A

#E4D0A5

#F6EFE0

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#E4D0A5

#B9E4A5

#A5B9E4

#D0A5E4

Compound

#E4D0A5

#D8E4A5

#A5B9E4

#B0A5E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9D9B7

#ECE2CC

#F2EDE3

Darker

#D5B166

#AC842C

#664D18

Saturation

#CEC8BB

#E4D0A5

#F2D597

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D0A5

#DED4A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D0A5

#D4D4AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D0A5

#E6CACF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lucent Yellow 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

#EAC997

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D0A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CEBB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#7E98CF

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: #E4D0A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D0A5;

CSS Variable

--color-lucent-yellow: #E4D0A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lucent-yellow': '#E4D0A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D0A5] text-[#E4D0A5]

SCSS

$lucent-yellow: #E4D0A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D0A5?

#E4D0A5 is Lucent Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D0A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lucent Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Lucent Yellow?

Lucent Yellow 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 Lucent Yellow?

You can download Lucent 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 Lucent Yellow?

The hex code is #E4D0A5. In RGB it's 228, 208, 165, and in HSL it's 41°, 54%, 77%.

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