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Yellow Phosphenes

#E4E4CB

RGB 228, 228, 203 · HSL 60°, 32%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 11, 11

Yellow Phosphenes is #E4E4CB in HEX — rgb(228, 228, 203), hsl(60°, 32%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 11%).

Yellow Phosphenes pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 32%, 85%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E4E4CB

RGB228, 228, 203

HSL60°, 32%, 85%

HSV60°, 11%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 11, 11

Decimal15000779

CSS RGBrgb(228, 228, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 32%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Limesicle 2145-50

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E5CB

Dulux

Apple Cucumber Half S17E1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E3CB

Vista Paint

Translucent Vision C-403

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E6CF

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E4CE

PPG

More Melon 1116-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E0E3C8

Behr

Sentimental Beige YL-W13

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E1CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Translucent Vision 404

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E6D0

Valspar

Panacea 6002-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #DEDFC6

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 2.4 · #E9EAD3

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 2.5 · #DEDFC3

Dunn-Edwards

Lazy Caterpillar DE5561

ΔE 2.8 · #E2E5C7

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.4 · #EEEACD

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 4.4 · #E8DEC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E4E4CB

#CDCDE5

Analogous

#E5D9CD

#E4E4CB

#D9E5CD

Triadic

#E4E4CB

#CDE5E5

#E5CDE5

Split-Complementary

#E4E4CB

#CDD9E5

#D9CDE5

Tetradic

#E4E4CB

#CDE5D9

#CDCDE5

#E5CDD9

Monochromatic

#B1B168

#CBCB9A

#E4E4CB

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#E4E4CB

#CDE5CD

#CDCDE5

#E5CDE5

Compound

#E4E4CB

#D9E5CD

#CDCDE5

#D9CDE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAEAD7

#EEEEE2

#F5F5EF

Darker

#C9C992

#A1A14D

#5F5F2C

Saturation

#DCDCD5

#E5E5CD

#F2F2C0

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E4CB

#E7E2CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E4CB

#E4E4CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E4CB

#E6E0E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Phosphenes 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

#EAD8B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E4CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DDD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A5A5CB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E4E4CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E4CB;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-phosphenes: #E4E4CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-phosphenes': '#E4E4CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E4CB] text-[#E4E4CB]

SCSS

$yellow-phosphenes: #E4E4CB;

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#E3E4CA · ΔE 0.6

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#E8E3CB · ΔE 1.9

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#DFE2C6 · ΔE 2.2

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#DDE1CA · ΔE 2.2

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#E6E1CB · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E4CB?

#E4E4CB is Yellow Phosphenes, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4E4CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Phosphenes?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Phosphenes?

Yellow Phosphenes 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 Yellow Phosphenes?

You can download Yellow Phosphenes 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 Yellow Phosphenes?

The hex code is #E4E4CB. In RGB it's 228, 228, 203, and in HSL it's 60°, 32%, 85%.

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