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Dull Light Yellow

#E5D9B4

RGB 229, 217, 180 · HSL 45°, 49%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 21, 10

Dull Light Yellow is #E5D9B4 in HEX — rgb(229, 217, 180), hsl(45°, 49%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 21%, 10%).

Dull Light Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 49%, 80%. 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#E5D9B4

RGB229, 217, 180

HSL45°, 49%, 80%

HSV45°, 21%, 90%

CMYK0, 5, 21, 10

Decimal15063476

CSS RGBrgb(229, 217, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 49%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Woven 254

ΔE 1.1 · #E6DAB3

Behr

Journal White S310-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D9B4

Vista Paint

Banana Cream K-453

ΔE 1.8 · #E0D8B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Alsot Olive 392

ΔE 1.8 · #DFD5B1

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Paddy SW6414

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD4B0

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E2DAB2

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 2.2 · #EAD9B6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 2.5 · #EADFB7

PPG

At The Beach 12-28

ΔE 2.7 · #E7D9B9

Valspar

Paper Moon 3007-8C

ΔE 3.1 · #EFDEBB

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 3.6 · #E5D2B0

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 4.2 · #E5E1BF

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.6 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.2 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E5D9B4

#B3C0E5

Analogous

#E5C0B3

#E5D9B4

#D8E5B3

Triadic

#E5D9B4

#B3E5D8

#D8B3E5

Split-Complementary

#E5D9B4

#B3D8E5

#C0B3E5

Tetradic

#E5D9B4

#B3E5C0

#B3C0E5

#E5B3D8

Monochromatic

#BE9F41

#D1BC7A

#E5D9B4

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#E5D9B4

#C0E5B3

#B3C0E5

#D8B3E5

Compound

#E5D9B4

#D8E5B3

#B3C0E5

#C0B3E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE0C2

#EDE7D4

#F3F0E7

Darker

#D2BB74

#AD8E34

#66541C

Saturation

#D3D0C5

#E5D8B3

#F2DFA6

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D9B4

#E3DAB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D9B4

#DBDBB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D9B4

#E7D4D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dull Light Yellow 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

#EBCFA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D9B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D4C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8B9CCF

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: #E5D9B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D9B4;

CSS Variable

--color-dull-light-yellow: #E5D9B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dull-light-yellow': '#E5D9B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D9B4] text-[#E5D9B4]

SCSS

$dull-light-yellow: #E5D9B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D9B4?

#E5D9B4 is Dull Light Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D9B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dull Light Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Dull Light Yellow?

Dull Light Yellow 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 Dull Light Yellow?

You can download Dull Light Yellow 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 Dull Light Yellow?

The hex code is #E5D9B4. In RGB it's 229, 217, 180, and in HSL it's 45°, 49%, 80%.

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