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Orchid Hue

#E5E999

RGB 229, 233, 153 · HSL 63°, 65%, 76% · CMYK 2, 0, 34, 9

Orchid Hue is #E5E999 in HEX — rgb(229, 233, 153), hsl(63°, 65%, 76%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 34%, 9%).

Orchid Hue pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 65%, 76%. 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#E5E999

RGB229, 233, 153

HSL63°, 65%, 76%

HSV63°, 34%, 91%

CMYK2, 0, 34, 9

Decimal15067545

CSS RGBrgb(229, 233, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 65%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E999

Behr

Green Charm P350-3

ΔE 1.7 · #E7E99C

Benjamin Moore

Apples 395

ΔE 2.2 · #E1E99C

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 2.4 · #E0E491

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 3.2 · #E2E48F

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 3.5 · #EFF19D

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 4 · #E2E38D

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 4.8 · #DFE7A0

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 4.9 · #E1DD8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Vacation Island 778

ΔE 7 · #D1D991

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 7.4 · #DAD790

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 8.4 · #DBE8A7

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.9 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.4 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11.1 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 21.7 · #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

#E5E999

#9E9AEA

Analogous

#EAC69A

#E5E999

#BEEA9A

Triadic

#E5E999

#9AE6EA

#EA9AE6

Split-Complementary

#E5E999

#9ABEEA

#C69AEA

Tetradic

#E5E999

#9AEAC6

#9E9AEA

#EA9ABE

Monochromatic

#BAC229

#D6DC5B

#E5E999

#F5F7D9

#FAFBEA

Rectangle

#E5E999

#9AEA9E

#9E9AEA

#EA9AE6

Compound

#E5E999

#BEEA9A

#9E9AEA

#C69AEA

Variations

Lighter

#EBEEAE

#EDEFC6

#F2F3E0

Darker

#D8DF57

#AFB71E

#686C10

Saturation

#CDCEB6

#E6EA9A

#EFF48F

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

16.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E999

#F1E29B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E999

#E8E8A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E999

#EADFE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Orchid Hue 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

#EBDB8E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E999

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8E0B2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#7873D7

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: #E5E999;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E999;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-hue: #E5E999;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-hue': '#E5E999' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E999] text-[#E5E999]

SCSS

$orchid-hue: #E5E999;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E999?

#E5E999 is Orchid Hue, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E999 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Hue?

Orchid Hue 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 Orchid Hue?

You can download Orchid Hue 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 Orchid Hue?

The hex code is #E5E999. In RGB it's 229, 233, 153, and in HSL it's 63°, 65%, 76%.

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