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Abstract

#E5D18F

RGB 229, 209, 143 · HSL 46°, 62%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 38, 10

Abstract is #E5D18F in HEX — rgb(229, 209, 143), hsl(46°, 62%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 38%, 10%).

Abstract pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 62%, 73%. 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#E5D18F

RGB229, 209, 143

HSL46°, 62%, 73%

HSV46°, 38%, 90%

CMYK0, 9, 38, 10

Decimal15061391

CSS RGBrgb(229, 209, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 62%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Abstract M320-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 1.7 · #E8D08E

Vista Paint

Honey Mustard K-483

ΔE 1.9 · #EAD38F

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 2.1 · #EAD795

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 2.6 · #EDD595

Benjamin Moore

Westminster 200

ΔE 2.7 · #E8CE8E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 2.8 · #E6D690

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.4 · #ECD193

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 3.6 · #EDD79A

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 3.8 · #E5D398

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 4.1 · #E4D799

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 4.7 · #F0D18E

Sherwin-Williams

Lively Yellow SW6702

ΔE 4.8 · #E6D88E

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 5.2 · #F0DCA0

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6.1 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E5D18F

#8FA3E5

Analogous

#E5A68F

#E5D18F

#CEE58F

Triadic

#E5D18F

#8FE5D1

#D18FE5

Split-Complementary

#E5D18F

#8FCEE5

#A68FE5

Tetradic

#E5D18F

#8FE5A6

#8FA3E5

#E58FCE

Monochromatic

#B2922A

#D6B751

#E5D18F

#F3EBCD

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#E5D18F

#A3E58F

#8FA3E5

#D18FE5

Compound

#E5D18F

#CEE58F

#8FA3E5

#A68FE5

Variations

Lighter

#EADAA6

#EBE1C0

#F1ECDC

Darker

#DABA50

#AC8C21

#665211

Saturation

#C7C1AD

#E5D18F

#F2D882

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D18F

#E1D390

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D18F

#D5D59A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D18F

#E8C9CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Abstract 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

#EBC986

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D18F

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CEAB

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.

#6B83D1

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: #E5D18F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D18F;

CSS Variable

--color-abstract: #E5D18F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abstract': '#E5D18F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D18F] text-[#E5D18F]

SCSS

$abstract: #E5D18F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D18F?

#E5D18F is Abstract, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D18F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abstract?

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

What colors pair well with Abstract?

Abstract 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 Abstract?

You can download Abstract 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 Abstract?

The hex code is #E5D18F. In RGB it's 229, 209, 143, and in HSL it's 46°, 62%, 73%.

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