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Aztec Glimmer

#E7B347

RGB 231, 179, 71 · HSL 40°, 77%, 59% · CMYK 0, 23, 69, 9

Aztec Glimmer is #E7B347 in HEX — rgb(231, 179, 71), hsl(40°, 77%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 69%, 9%).

Aztec Glimmer pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 77%, 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#E7B347

RGB231, 179, 71

HSL40°, 77%, 59%

HSV40°, 69%, 91%

CMYK0, 23, 69, 9

Decimal15184711

CSS RGBrgb(231, 179, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 77%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Glow DE5354

ΔE 0.5 · #E8B447

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 1.8 · #E1AF43

Dulux

Capital Yellow S15G7

ΔE 2 · #E6B545

Sherwin-Williams

Gambol Gold SW6690

ΔE 2.3 · #E1B047

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 2.8 · #E0AF47

PPG

Va Va Voom 1210-6

ΔE 3 · #E3B34C

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 3.6 · #F0BD51

Valspar

Golden Moon 3004-3B

ΔE 5.6 · #F5B651

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 5.8 · #D6A533

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7 · #EABE5B

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 7.8 · #CDA434

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 8.2 · #EFAE52

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

ΔE 9.5 · #FCC266

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.8 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#E7B347

#467CE7

Analogous

#E76146

#E7B347

#CCE746

Triadic

#E7B347

#46E7B1

#B146E7

Split-Complementary

#E7B347

#46CCE7

#6146E7

Tetradic

#E7B347

#46E761

#467CE7

#E746CC

Monochromatic

#835D11

#C78D1A

#E7B347

#F0CE8A

#F9EACD

Rectangle

#E7B347

#7CE746

#467CE7

#B146E7

Compound

#E7B347

#CCE746

#467CE7

#6146E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECC16B

#E9CE97

#EEE1C7

Darker

#DA9917

#996A0D

#5B3E06

Saturation

#AF9F7E

#E7B146

#F3B53A

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7B347

#D4C146

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7B347

#BDBD5F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7B347

#EAA9B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aztec Glimmer 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

#EDB350

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7B347

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAB875

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.

#2D64D3

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: #E7B347;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7B347;

CSS Variable

--color-aztec-glimmer: #E7B347;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aztec-glimmer': '#E7B347' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7B347] text-[#E7B347]

SCSS

$aztec-glimmer: #E7B347;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7B347?

#E7B347 is Aztec Glimmer, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7B347 warm or cool?

Aztec Glimmer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aztec Glimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Aztec Glimmer?

Aztec Glimmer 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 Aztec Glimmer?

You can download Aztec Glimmer 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 Aztec Glimmer?

The hex code is #E7B347. In RGB it's 231, 179, 71, and in HSL it's 40°, 77%, 59%.

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