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Artichoke Heart

#E8DF99

RGB 232, 223, 153 · HSL 53°, 63%, 75% · CMYK 0, 4, 34, 9

Artichoke Heart is #E8DF99 in HEX — rgb(232, 223, 153), hsl(53°, 63%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 34%, 9%).

Artichoke Heart pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 63%, 75%. 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#E8DF99

RGB232, 223, 153

HSL53°, 63%, 75%

HSV53°, 34%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 34, 9

Decimal15261593

CSS RGBrgb(232, 223, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 63%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Artichoke HeartLF160-01

Exact match

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Vista Paint

GoldiluxeK-459

ΔE 1.7 · #EBDE99

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Dulux

MesmerizeS17G3

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE29A

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Benjamin Moore

City368

ΔE 2 · #EDE09C

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Fire Dance799

ΔE 3.8 · #E3D590

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Lively YellowSW6702

ΔE 3.8 · #E6D88E

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 4 · #E6D690

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Dunn-Edwards

Shaded SunDE5471

ΔE 4.2 · #F3EBA5

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Valspar

Wild Daisy3007-4A

ΔE 4.2 · #F3E298

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Behr

Windsong390C-3

ΔE 4.3 · #F3EBA6

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PPG

Subtle Sunshine1110-2

ΔE 4.5 · #E4D89A

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow233

ΔE 5.2 · #F7E29D

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Aspire .03Aspire-03

ΔE 5.8 · #EEDA9C

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IKEA07373

ΔE 6.9 · #FAEE9F

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Creamy SurprisesVS-9603

ΔE 9.1 · #F7D99B

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E8DF99

#97A0E7

Analogous

#E7B697

#E8DF99

#C9E797

Triadic

#E8DF99

#97E7DE

#DE97E7

Split-Complementary

#E8DF99

#97C9E7

#B697E7

Tetradic

#E8DF99

#97E7B6

#97A0E7

#E797C9

Monochromatic

#BBAA2A

#D9CA59

#E8DF99

#F6F2D5

#FAF8EA

Rectangle

#E8DF99

#A0E797

#97A0E7

#DE97E7

Compound

#E8DF99

#C9E797

#97A0E7

#B697E7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Artichoke Heart run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F9F7E6

Tint #F5F1D2

Tint #F0EBBF

Tint #ECE4AB

Base #E8DF99

Shade #D9C956

Shade #B5A529

Shade #73691A

Shade #322D0B

Variations

Lighter

#ECE5AC

#EDE8C4

#F3F0DF

Darker

#DCCD56

#B2A120

#6A5F11

Saturation

#CBC8B3

#E7DE97

#F3E78B

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8DF99

#EBDD9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8DF99

#E1E1A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8DF99

#ECD6DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Artichoke Heart 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

#EDD48E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8DF99

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD9B2

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.

#717DD4

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: #E8DF99;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8DF99;

CSS Variable

--color-artichoke-heart: #E8DF99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artichoke-heart': '#E8DF99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8DF99] text-[#E8DF99]

SCSS

$artichoke-heart: #E8DF99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DF99?

#E8DF99 is Artichoke Heart, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8DF99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artichoke Heart?

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

What colors pair well with Artichoke Heart?

Artichoke Heart 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 Artichoke Heart?

You can download Artichoke Heart 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 Artichoke Heart?

The hex code is #E8DF99. In RGB it's 232, 223, 153, and in HSL it's 53°, 63%, 75%.

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