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Sulphur Pit

#E5CC69

RGB 229, 204, 105 · HSL 48°, 70%, 65% · CMYK 0, 11, 54, 10

Sulphur Pit is #E5CC69 in HEX — rgb(229, 204, 105), hsl(48°, 70%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 54%, 10%).

Sulphur Pit pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 70%, 65%. 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#E5CC69

RGB229, 204, 105

HSL48°, 70%, 65%

HSV48°, 54%, 90%

CMYK0, 11, 54, 10

Decimal15060073

CSS RGBrgb(229, 204, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 70%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 2.4 · #EDD26F

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 2.5 · #E1C861

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 2.9 · #E4C665

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 370

ΔE 3.3 · #E3D16E

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 3.7 · #E4D066

Vista Paint

Golden Glow C-813

ΔE 4.4 · #EBCA6E

Dunn-Edwards

Candelabra DE5431

ΔE 4.7 · #E1C161

PPG

Forsythia Blossom 1214-5

ΔE 5.6 · #F6D76E

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 5.7 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 5.7 · #EECB71

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 6.4 · #F4D96C

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 7 · #FBD473

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.4 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 9.2 · #FFD880

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.8 · #C7B446

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E5CC69

#6780E4

Analogous

#E48D67

#E5CC69

#BFE467

Triadic

#E5CC69

#67E4CB

#CB67E4

Split-Complementary

#E5CC69

#67BFE4

#8D67E4

Tetradic

#E5CC69

#67E48D

#6780E4

#E467BF

Monochromatic

#987F1B

#D9B526

#E5CC69

#F0E1A8

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#E5CC69

#80E467

#6780E4

#CB67E4

Compound

#E5CC69

#BFE467

#6780E4

#8D67E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAD686

#E9DDAA

#EFE9D0

Darker

#DFBB2B

#A18515

#604F0A

Saturation

#B8B193

#E4CB67

#F2D35A

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5CC69

#E1CF6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5CC69

#D1D17C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5CC69

#E9C1C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sulphur Pit 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

#EBC66A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5CC69

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CB8E

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.

#4964D1

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: #E5CC69;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5CC69;

CSS Variable

--color-sulphur-pit: #E5CC69;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sulphur-pit': '#E5CC69' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5CC69] text-[#E5CC69]

SCSS

$sulphur-pit: #E5CC69;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5CC69?

#E5CC69 is Sulphur Pit, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5CC69 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sulphur Pit?

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

What colors pair well with Sulphur Pit?

Sulphur Pit 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 Sulphur Pit?

You can download Sulphur Pit 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 Sulphur Pit?

The hex code is #E5CC69. In RGB it's 229, 204, 105, and in HSL it's 48°, 70%, 65%.

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