YELLOWS

Yellow Press

#E6E382

RGB 230, 227, 130 · HSL 58°, 67%, 71% · CMYK 0, 1, 43, 10

Yellow Press is #E6E382 in HEX — rgb(230, 227, 130), hsl(58°, 67%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 43%, 10%).

Yellow Press pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 67%, 71%. 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#E6E382

RGB230, 227, 130

HSL58°, 67%, 71%

HSV58°, 43%, 90%

CMYK0, 1, 43, 10

Decimal15131522

CSS RGBrgb(230, 227, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 67%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Grape Cassata S19H4

ΔE 2 · #E2E384

Behr

Pear Cider P330-3

ΔE 4.3 · #EBE78E

Benjamin Moore

Chic 396

ΔE 4.3 · #D9DF7C

Valspar

Celery 6007-10A

ΔE 4.4 · #D8DE7E

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 4.7 · #E6DA78

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 4.9 · #ECDF7A

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5 · #E1DD73

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 5.7 · #E2E38D

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 6.4 · #ECE678

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9 · #FDED98

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 9.4 · #FFF29D

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 9.7 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 9.8 · #CCCE7A

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14.2 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 14.3 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E6E382

#8487E7

Analogous

#E7B284

#E6E382

#B8E784

Triadic

#E6E382

#84E7E3

#E384E7

Split-Complementary

#E6E382

#84B8E7

#B284E7

Tetradic

#E6E382

#84E7B2

#8487E7

#E784B8

Monochromatic

#AFAA23

#DAD544

#E6E382

#F3F2C3

#FBFAEA

Rectangle

#E6E382

#87E784

#8487E7

#E384E7

Compound

#E6E382

#B8E784

#8487E7

#B284E7

Variations

Lighter

#EBE99C

#ECEAB9

#F1F0D9

Darker

#DED943

#ADA81A

#67640D

Saturation

#C4C3A6

#E7E384

#F3EF77

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E382

#EFDE84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E382

#E4E494

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E382

#EBD7DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Press 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

#ECD77D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E382

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DCA1

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.

#6064D3

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: #E6E382;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E382;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-press: #E6E382;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-press': '#E6E382' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E382] text-[#E6E382]

SCSS

$yellow-press: #E6E382;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E382?

#E6E382 is Yellow Press, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E382 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Press?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Press?

Yellow Press 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 Yellow Press?

You can download Yellow Press 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 Yellow Press?

The hex code is #E6E382. In RGB it's 230, 227, 130, and in HSL it's 58°, 67%, 71%.

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