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Sun Salutation

#E7C26F

RGB 231, 194, 111 · HSL 41°, 71%, 67% · CMYK 0, 16, 52, 9

Sun Salutation is #E7C26F in HEX — rgb(231, 194, 111), hsl(41°, 71%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 52%, 9%).

Sun Salutation pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 71%, 67%. 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#E7C26F

RGB231, 194, 111

HSL41°, 71%, 67%

HSV41°, 52%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 52, 9

Decimal15188591

CSS RGBrgb(231, 194, 111)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 71%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sun Salutation 12-03

Exact match

Behr

Honey Bear 340D-4

ΔE 0.9 · #E9C26F

Vista Paint

Sari Suit K-530

ΔE 2.4 · #EFC674

Benjamin Moore

Hannah CSP-955

ΔE 2.9 · #E6C36A

Dunn-Edwards

Highlight Gold DEC731

ΔE 3.1 · #DFC16D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sassy Yellow 933

ΔE 3.9 · #F0C374

Valspar

Butterscotch Lollipop 3011-3

ΔE 4 · #E3B964

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 4 · #F1CD7B

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 4.3 · #EFC87C

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 4.9 · #F4C472

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 5.8 · #EBBA67

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 5.8 · #F5D27B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.1 · #F0D181

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8.1 · #FFD880

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 13.1 · #C6A664

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 15.4 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#E7C26F

#6F95E7

Analogous

#E7856F

#E7C26F

#D1E76F

Triadic

#E7C26F

#6FE7C1

#C16FE7

Split-Complementary

#E7C26F

#6FD1E7

#856FE7

Tetradic

#E7C26F

#6FE785

#6F95E7

#E76FD1

Monochromatic

#A1771B

#DCA42E

#E7C26F

#F2DDB1

#FBF6E9

Rectangle

#E7C26F

#95E76F

#6F95E7

#C16FE7

Compound

#E7C26F

#D1E76F

#6F95E7

#856FE7

Variations

Lighter

#EBCD8C

#EBD8AE

#F0E7D3

Darker

#E1A930

#A77915

#63470A

Saturation

#BDB199

#E7C16F

#F3C563

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C26F

#DBCA6F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C26F

#C9C97E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C26F

#EAB9C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun Salutation 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

#EDBE6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C26F

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC393

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.

#4F79D3

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: #E7C26F;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C26F;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-salutation: #E7C26F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-salutation': '#E7C26F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C26F] text-[#E7C26F]

SCSS

$sun-salutation: #E7C26F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C26F?

#E7C26F is Sun Salutation, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C26F warm or cool?

Sun Salutation reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sun Salutation?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Salutation?

Sun Salutation 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 Sun Salutation?

You can download Sun Salutation 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 Sun Salutation?

The hex code is #E7C26F. In RGB it's 231, 194, 111, and in HSL it's 41°, 71%, 67%.

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