YELLOWS

Yellow

#E8D492

RGB 232, 212, 146 · HSL 46°, 65%, 74% · CMYK 0, 9, 37, 9

Yellow is #E8D492 in HEX — rgb(232, 212, 146), hsl(46°, 65%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 37%, 9%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 65%, 74%. 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#E8D492

RGB232, 212, 146

HSL46°, 65%, 74%

HSV46°, 37%, 91%

CMYK0, 9, 37, 9

Decimal15258770

CSS RGBrgb(232, 212, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 65%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 1.1 · #E5D18F

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 1.1 · #EAD795

Vista Paint

Honey Mustard K-483

ΔE 1.7 · #EAD38F

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 2 · #EDD595

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 2 · #E8D08E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 2.5 · #E6D690

Benjamin Moore

Cambridge 276

ΔE 2.9 · #EBDB9A

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 2.9 · #EDD79A

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.4 · #ECD193

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 3.7 · #E4D799

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D398

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 4.4 · #F0DCA0

Sherwin-Williams

Lively Yellow SW6702

ΔE 4.5 · #E6D88E

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 4.7 · #F0D18E

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.1 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E8D492

#92A6E8

Analogous

#E8A992

#E8D492

#D1E892

Triadic

#E8D492

#92E8D4

#D492E8

Split-Complementary

#E8D492

#92D1E8

#A992E8

Tetradic

#E8D492

#92E8A9

#92A6E8

#E892D1

Monochromatic

#B99727

#DABB52

#E8D492

#F5EDD1

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#E8D492

#A6E892

#92A6E8

#D492E8

Compound

#E8D492

#D1E892

#92A6E8

#A992E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECDCA7

#EDE3C1

#F2EDDD

Darker

#DEBD50

#B28F1E

#6A540F

Saturation

#CAC4B0

#E8D492

#F3DA86

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D492

#E4D693

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D492

#D8D89D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D492

#EBCCD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#EDCC89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D492

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD1AD

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.

#6C85D5

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: #E8D492;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D492;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E8D492;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E8D492' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D492] text-[#E8D492]

SCSS

$yellow: #E8D492;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D492?

#E8D492 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D492 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #E8D492. In RGB it's 232, 212, 146, and in HSL it's 46°, 65%, 74%.

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