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Treasure Trove

#E6D281

RGB 230, 210, 129 · HSL 48°, 67%, 70% · CMYK 0, 9, 44, 10

Treasure Trove is #E6D281 in HEX — rgb(230, 210, 129), hsl(48°, 67%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 44%, 10%).

Treasure Trove pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 67%, 70%. 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#E6D281

RGB230, 210, 129

HSL48°, 67%, 70%

HSV48°, 44%, 90%

CMYK0, 9, 44, 10

Decimal15127169

CSS RGBrgb(230, 210, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 67%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Treasure285

ΔE 0.4 · #E7D382

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Beach HouseDE5430

ΔE 2.6 · #EDD481

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Australian OutlookK-458

ΔE 3.1 · #E0D27D

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Valspar

Island Sun3007-3C

ΔE 3.2 · #EFDA86

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Sherwin-Williams

ChartreuseSW0073

ΔE 3.4 · #E1D286

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Dulux

Day GlowS17G4

ΔE 4.3 · #EADA82

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Colorhouse

Beeswax .04Beeswax-04

ΔE 4.5 · #E0CD74

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Behr

Mustard Seed370D-4

ΔE 4.5 · #ECDD87

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Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening813

ΔE 4.6 · #EED288

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Kilz

Chilled ChardonnayLE240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #E3CC84

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PPG

Grassroots11-03

ΔE 5 · #D8C475

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IKEA

IKEA07474

ΔE 6 · #FADB89

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 6.1 · #E6D690

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Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground218

ΔE 7.1 · #F2CF86

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Dutch Boy

Coast LightVS-9104

ΔE 7.9 · #F0D18E

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Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 17.2 · #F2D964

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E6D281

#7F94E6

Analogous

#E69E7F

#E6D281

#C7E67F

Triadic

#E6D281

#7FE6D1

#D17FE6

Split-Complementary

#E6D281

#7FC7E6

#9E7FE6

Tetradic

#E6D281

#7FE69E

#7F94E6

#E67FC7

Monochromatic

#AA8F22

#D9BA3F

#E6D281

#F2E8BF

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#E6D281

#94E67F

#7F94E6

#D17FE6

Compound

#E6D281

#C7E67F

#7F94E6

#9E7FE6

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Treasure Trove run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FAF6E5

Tint #F5EDCC

Tint #F0E4B2

Tint #EBDA99

Base #E6D281

Shade #DABB41

Shade #AF9323

Shade #715F16

Shade #332B0A

Variations

Lighter

#EBDA99

#EBE1B7

#F1ECD8

Darker

#DEBE40

#AB8E1A

#65540D

Saturation

#C2BCA3

#E6D17F

#F2D973

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6D281

#E3D482

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6D281

#D6D68F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6D281

#EAC8D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Treasure Trove 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

#ECCA7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6D281

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9CFA0

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.

#5D74D3

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: #E6D281;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6D281;

CSS Variable

--color-treasure-trove: #E6D281;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'treasure-trove': '#E6D281' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6D281] text-[#E6D281]

SCSS

$treasure-trove: #E6D281;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6D281?

#E6D281 is Treasure Trove, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6D281 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Treasure Trove?

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

What colors pair well with Treasure Trove?

Treasure Trove 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 Treasure Trove?

You can download Treasure Trove 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 Treasure Trove?

The hex code is #E6D281. In RGB it's 230, 210, 129, and in HSL it's 48°, 67%, 70%.

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