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Hip Hop

#E4E8A7

RGB 228, 232, 167 · HSL 64°, 59%, 78% · CMYK 2, 0, 28, 9

Hip Hop is #E4E8A7 in HEX — rgb(228, 232, 167), hsl(64°, 59%, 78%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 9%).

Hip Hop pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 59%, 78%. 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#E4E8A7

RGB228, 232, 167

HSL64°, 59%, 78%

HSV64°, 28%, 91%

CMYK2, 0, 28, 9

Decimal15001767

CSS RGBrgb(228, 232, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 59%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Hip Hop 1217-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wales 2028-50

ΔE 1.9 · #DEE6A4

Behr

Dried Palm 400C-3

ΔE 2.5 · #E0E8A3

Dulux

Bottlebrush Blossom S19H2

ΔE 2.9 · #EAEDB0

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 3.2 · #DDE5A9

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 3.4 · #DFE7A0

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 3.5 · #ECEBAF

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 4 · #E1ECA5

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 4 · #F0EBAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Envy 777

ΔE 4.2 · #E0E7AE

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 4.6 · #E8E1A1

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 7.2 · #DAD790

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.1 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 10.4 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Wonder Woods DCP-0772

ΔE 12.6 · #B9D696

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#E4E8A7

#AAA6E8

Analogous

#E8CBA6

#E4E8A7

#C2E8A6

Triadic

#E4E8A7

#A6E4E8

#E8A6E4

Split-Complementary

#E4E8A7

#A6C2E8

#CBA6E8

Tetradic

#E4E8A7

#A6E8CB

#AAA6E8

#E8A6C2

Monochromatic

#B9C332

#D1D869

#E4E8A7

#F6F8E3

#F9FAEB

Rectangle

#E4E8A7

#A6E8AA

#AAA6E8

#E8A6E4

Compound

#E4E8A7

#C2E8A6

#AAA6E8

#CBA6E8

Variations

Lighter

#E9EDB8

#ECEECC

#F2F3E3

Darker

#D3DB64

#ABB426

#656B14

Saturation

#D0D1BD

#E4E8A6

#EEF39A

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E8A7

#EEE2A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E8A7

#E7E7B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E8A7

#E8DFE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hip Hop 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

#EADB98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E8A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8E0BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE8

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.

#847ED4

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 · 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 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: #E4E8A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E8A7;

CSS Variable

--color-hip-hop: #E4E8A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hip-hop': '#E4E8A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E8A7] text-[#E4E8A7]

SCSS

$hip-hop: #E4E8A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E8A7?

#E4E8A7 is Hip Hop, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4E8A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hip Hop?

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

What colors pair well with Hip Hop?

Hip Hop 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 Hip Hop?

You can download Hip Hop 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 Hip Hop?

The hex code is #E4E8A7. In RGB it's 228, 232, 167, and in HSL it's 64°, 59%, 78%.

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