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Capital Yellow

#E6B545

RGB 230, 181, 69 · HSL 42°, 76%, 59% · CMYK 0, 21, 70, 10

Capital Yellow is #E6B545 in HEX — rgb(230, 181, 69), hsl(42°, 76%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 70%, 10%).

Capital Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 76%, 59%. 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#E6B545

RGB230, 181, 69

HSL42°, 76%, 59%

HSV42°, 70%, 90%

CMYK0, 21, 70, 10

Decimal15119685

CSS RGBrgb(230, 181, 69)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 76%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Capital Yellow S15G7

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Glow DE5354

ΔE 1.7 · #E8B447

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 2.6 · #E1AF43

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 3.4 · #E1B047

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 3.5 · #F0BD51

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

ΔE 3.9 · #E3B34C

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 3.9 · #E0AF47

Valspar

Heraldic Gold 3010-3

ΔE 4.9 · #E2BA4E

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 5.9 · #D6A533

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.3 · #EABE5B

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 7.5 · #CDA434

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 7.8 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 10.2 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 10.7 · #FCC266

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 13.8 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#E6B545

#4777E6

Analogous

#E66747

#E6B545

#C6E647

Triadic

#E6B545

#47E6B6

#B647E6

Split-Complementary

#E6B545

#47C6E6

#6747E6

Tetradic

#E6B545

#47E667

#4777E6

#E647C6

Monochromatic

#826012

#C5921B

#E6B545

#EFD18A

#F8EBCE

Rectangle

#E6B545

#77E647

#4777E6

#B647E6

Compound

#E6B545

#C6E647

#4777E6

#6747E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBC56C

#E9D098

#EEE2C7

Darker

#D89F18

#986E0E

#5A4106

Saturation

#AEA07F

#E6B647

#F2BB3A

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6B545

#D5C244

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6B545

#BFBF5E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6B545

#E9AAB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Capital 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

#ECB44F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6B545

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9B973

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.

#2E5FD2

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: #E6B545;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6B545;

CSS Variable

--color-capital-yellow: #E6B545;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capital-yellow': '#E6B545' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6B545] text-[#E6B545]

SCSS

$capital-yellow: #E6B545;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6B545?

#E6B545 is Capital Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6B545 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Capital Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Capital Yellow?

Capital 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 Capital Yellow?

You can download Capital 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 Capital Yellow?

The hex code is #E6B545. In RGB it's 230, 181, 69, and in HSL it's 42°, 76%, 59%.

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