YELLOWS

New Yellow

#E8C247

RGB 232, 194, 71 · HSL 46°, 78%, 59% · CMYK 0, 16, 69, 9

New Yellow is #E8C247 in HEX — rgb(232, 194, 71), hsl(46°, 78%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 69%, 9%).

New Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 78%, 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#E8C247

RGB232, 194, 71

HSL46°, 78%, 59%

HSV46°, 69%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 69, 9

Decimal15254087

CSS RGBrgb(232, 194, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 78%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Golden Chalice 360D-5

ΔE 2.2 · #E6C44B

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 3.1 · #E5BD3C

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 3.4 · #E4C14D

Vista Paint

Sunny Mood C-821

ΔE 3.6 · #F3C64A

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Brick Road DE5424

ΔE 3.9 · #EAC853

Valspar

Golden Meadow 3008-3B

ΔE 4 · #E4C24F

Dulux

Yellow Mask S16H6 · SB7A7

ΔE 4.4 · #F6CD55

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 4.7 · #DDB835

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Mood 822

ΔE 5 · #F7C84A

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 8 · #E1CC4F

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 8.2 · #FFD754

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.1 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 10.1 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.2 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 11.6 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 15.1 · #FFCA2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E8C247

#456BE8

Analogous

#E87045

#E8C247

#BDE845

Triadic

#E8C247

#45E8C2

#C245E8

Split-Complementary

#E8C247

#45BDE8

#7045E8

Tetradic

#E8C247

#45E870

#456BE8

#E845BD

Monochromatic

#846910

#C89F19

#E8C247

#F0D889

#F9EFCD

Rectangle

#E8C247

#6BE845

#456BE8

#C245E8

Compound

#E8C247

#BDE845

#456BE8

#7045E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDCE6A

#EAD697

#EEE5C6

Darker

#DBAD16

#9A790C

#5B4705

Saturation

#AFA37E

#E8C245

#F3C839

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8C247

#DDCA47

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8C247

#C9C963

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8C247

#ECB6C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

New 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

#EDBE50

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8C247

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC375

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.

#2C53D4

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: #E8C247;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8C247;

CSS Variable

--color-new-yellow: #E8C247;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-yellow': '#E8C247' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8C247] text-[#E8C247]

SCSS

$new-yellow: #E8C247;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8C247?

#E8C247 is New Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8C247 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with New Yellow?

New 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 New Yellow?

You can download New 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 New Yellow?

The hex code is #E8C247. In RGB it's 232, 194, 71, and in HSL it's 46°, 78%, 59%.

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