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Quercitron

#E5B03D

RGB 229, 176, 61 · HSL 41°, 76%, 57% · CMYK 0, 23, 73, 10

Quercitron is #E5B03D in HEX — rgb(229, 176, 61), hsl(41°, 76%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 73%, 10%).

Quercitron pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 76%, 57%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E5B03D

RGB229, 176, 61

HSL41°, 76%, 57%

HSV41°, 73%, 90%

CMYK0, 23, 73, 10

Decimal15052861

CSS RGBrgb(229, 176, 61)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 76%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Capital Yellow S15G7

ΔE 2.9 · #E6B545

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Glow DE5354

ΔE 3 · #E8B447

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 3.4 · #E1AF43

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 4.6 · #D6A533

PPG

Yarrow 1214-7

ΔE 4.8 · #D8AD39

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 4.8 · #E1B047

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 5.2 · #E0AF47

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 5.7 · #F0BD51

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 6.2 · #EFBB3B

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 7.6 · #CDA434

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.4 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.2 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 11.2 · #FEB14B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.7 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 14 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5B03D

#3E73E5

Analogous

#E55D3E

#E5B03D

#C6E53E

Triadic

#E5B03D

#3EE5B0

#B03EE5

Split-Complementary

#E5B03D

#3EC6E5

#5D3EE5

Tetradic

#E5B03D

#3EE55D

#3E73E5

#E53EC6

Monochromatic

#795811

#BC891A

#E5B03D

#EECB81

#F7E7C5

Rectangle

#E5B03D

#73E53E

#3E73E5

#B03EE5

Compound

#E5B03D

#C6E53E

#3E73E5

#5D3EE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAC065

#E8CD93

#EDE0C4

Darker

#D19617

#93680D

#573D06

Saturation

#AA9B78

#E5B03E

#F2B531

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5B03D

#D2BF3B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5B03D

#BABA58

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5B03D

#E8A6B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Quercitron 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

#EBB149

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5B03D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B66D

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.

#2C5ECB

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: #E5B03D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5B03D;

CSS Variable

--color-quercitron: #E5B03D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quercitron': '#E5B03D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5B03D] text-[#E5B03D]

SCSS

$quercitron: #E5B03D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5B03D?

#E5B03D is Quercitron, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5B03D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Quercitron?

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

What colors pair well with Quercitron?

Quercitron 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 Quercitron?

You can download Quercitron 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 Quercitron?

The hex code is #E5B03D. In RGB it's 229, 176, 61, and in HSL it's 41°, 76%, 57%.

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