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Garden Picket

#E4D195

RGB 228, 209, 149 · HSL 46°, 59%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 35, 11

Garden Picket is #E4D195 in HEX — rgb(228, 209, 149), hsl(46°, 59%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 35%, 11%).

Garden Picket pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 59%, 74%. 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#E4D195

RGB228, 209, 149

HSL46°, 59%, 74%

HSV46°, 35%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 35, 11

Decimal14995861

CSS RGBrgb(228, 209, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 59%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Wayward Wind 1108-4

ΔE 0.6 · #E5D295

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 1 · #E5D398

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 2.5 · #E9D095

Benjamin Moore

Warm CSP-915

ΔE 2.6 · #E2CB91

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E5D18F

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #E4D799

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 3.4 · #EDD595

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.6 · #ECD193

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 3.8 · #E8D08E

Vista Paint

Divine Vine K-443

ΔE 3.9 · #DED49A

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 4 · #F0DCA0

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.2 · #E6D690

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 5.2 · #F0D39D

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 5.2 · #ECCE98

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.3 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.3 · #D0C092

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 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

#E4D195

#96A8E4

Analogous

#E4AA96

#E4D195

#CFE496

Triadic

#E4D195

#96E4D2

#D296E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D195

#96CFE4

#AA96E4

Tetradic

#E4D195

#96E4AA

#96A8E4

#E496CF

Monochromatic

#B2942E

#D4B759

#E4D195

#F3ECD2

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#E4D195

#A8E496

#96A8E4

#D296E4

Compound

#E4D195

#CFE496

#96A8E4

#AA96E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9DBAB

#EBE2C3

#F1EDDE

Darker

#D7B957

#AB8C24

#655213

Saturation

#C8C3B1

#E4D296

#F1D988

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D195

#E0D396

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D195

#D4D49F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D195

#E7C9CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Garden Picket 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

#EAC98B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D195

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CEAF

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.

#7187D0

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: #E4D195;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D195;

CSS Variable

--color-garden-picket: #E4D195;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'garden-picket': '#E4D195' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D195] text-[#E4D195]

SCSS

$garden-picket: #E4D195;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D195?

#E4D195 is Garden Picket, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D195 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Garden Picket?

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

What colors pair well with Garden Picket?

Garden Picket 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 Garden Picket?

You can download Garden Picket 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 Garden Picket?

The hex code is #E4D195. In RGB it's 228, 209, 149, and in HSL it's 46°, 59%, 74%.

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