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Artichoke Heart

#E4D588

RGB 228, 213, 136 · HSL 50°, 63%, 71% · CMYK 0, 7, 40, 11

Artichoke Heart is #E4D588 in HEX — rgb(228, 213, 136), hsl(50°, 63%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 40%, 11%).

Artichoke Heart pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 63%, 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#E4D588

RGB228, 213, 136

HSL50°, 63%, 71%

HSV50°, 40%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 40, 11

Decimal14996872

CSS RGBrgb(228, 213, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 63%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D286

Benjamin Moore

Mulholland 369

ΔE 2.3 · #E8D988

Dunn-Edwards

Hay Day DE5479

ΔE 3.1 · #DACD81

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.5 · #E6D690

Vista Paint

Fire Dance C-798

ΔE 3.6 · #E1D48E

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 4.1 · #E3D590

Behr

Honey Beige 390D-4

ΔE 4.4 · #E7DD89

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #E3CC84

Valspar

Island Sun 3007-3C

ΔE 4.8 · #EFDA86

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 5 · #E1DD8E

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 5.6 · #EADA82

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.1 · #E0CD74

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 7.9 · #F0D18E

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 7.9 · #FADB89

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E4D588

#8696E4

Analogous

#E4A686

#E4D588

#C5E486

Triadic

#E4D588

#86E4D4

#D486E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D588

#86C5E4

#A686E4

Tetradic

#E4D588

#86E4A6

#8696E4

#E486C5

Monochromatic

#AA9427

#D5BE48

#E4D588

#F2EAC5

#FAF8EA

Rectangle

#E4D588

#96E486

#8696E4

#D486E4

Compound

#E4D588

#C5E486

#8696E4

#A686E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9DD9F

#EAE2BB

#F1EDDA

Darker

#DAC148

#A9921F

#645610

Saturation

#C3BEA7

#E4D486

#F1DD79

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D588

#E4D589

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D588

#D8D895

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D588

#E8CCD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Artichoke Heart 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

#EACC81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D588

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D1A5

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.

#6476D0

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: #E4D588;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D588;

CSS Variable

--color-artichoke-heart: #E4D588;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artichoke-heart': '#E4D588' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D588] text-[#E4D588]

SCSS

$artichoke-heart: #E4D588;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D588?

#E4D588 is Artichoke Heart, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D588 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artichoke Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Artichoke Heart?

Artichoke Heart 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 Artichoke Heart?

You can download Artichoke Heart 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 Artichoke Heart?

The hex code is #E4D588. In RGB it's 228, 213, 136, and in HSL it's 50°, 63%, 71%.

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