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Straw

#E4D96F

RGB 228, 217, 111 · HSL 54°, 68%, 66% · CMYK 0, 5, 51, 11

Straw is #E4D96F in HEX — rgb(228, 217, 111), hsl(54°, 68%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 51%, 11%).

Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 68%, 66%. 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#E4D96F

RGB228, 217, 111

HSL54°, 68%, 66%

HSV54°, 51%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 51, 11

Decimal14997871

CSS RGBrgb(228, 217, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 68%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Starfruit P330-4

ΔE 2.2 · #E4DC6E

Dulux

Species S18G5

ΔE 2.7 · #DCD467

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 2.8 · #EDDD72

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 3.1 · #E1DD73

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 3.3 · #EFDE74

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 3.3 · #EFDE75

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 3.4 · #ECDF7A

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 4.9 · #DAD969

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.2 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Frolic SW6703

ΔE 7.3 · #D9C661

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 8 · #FFED80

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.3 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 8.9 · #E0CD74

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 11 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 12.8 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 13.1 · #FDED98

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E4D96F

#6D79E3

Analogous

#E39D6D

#E4D96F

#B4E36D

Triadic

#E4D96F

#6DE3D7

#D76DE3

Split-Complementary

#E4D96F

#6DB4E3

#9D6DE3

Tetradic

#E4D96F

#6DE39D

#6D79E3

#E36DB4

Monochromatic

#9A8E1D

#D7C62D

#E4D96F

#EFE9AE

#FBF9EA

Rectangle

#E4D96F

#79E36D

#6D79E3

#D76DE3

Compound

#E4D96F

#B4E36D

#6D79E3

#9D6DE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9DF8A

#E9E3AD

#EFECD2

Darker

#DDCB31

#A29417

#60580C

Saturation

#BAB697

#E3D76D

#F1E35F

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D96F

#E8D671

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D96F

#DBDB83

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D96F

#E9CDD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Straw 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

#EACF6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D96F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D493

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#4E5BD0

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: #E4D96F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D96F;

CSS Variable

--color-straw: #E4D96F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'straw': '#E4D96F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D96F] text-[#E4D96F]

SCSS

$straw: #E4D96F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D96F?

#E4D96F is Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D96F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Straw?

Straw 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 Straw?

You can download Straw 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 Straw?

The hex code is #E4D96F. In RGB it's 228, 217, 111, and in HSL it's 54°, 68%, 66%.

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