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Reviving Green

#E8E097

RGB 232, 224, 151 · HSL 54°, 64%, 75% · CMYK 0, 3, 35, 9

Reviving Green is #E8E097 in HEX — rgb(232, 224, 151), hsl(54°, 64%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 35%, 9%).

Reviving Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 64%, 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#E8E097

RGB232, 224, 151

HSL54°, 64%, 75%

HSV54°, 35%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 35, 9

Decimal15261847

CSS RGBrgb(232, 224, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 64%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DF99

Dulux

Mesmerize S17G3

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE29A

Vista Paint

Goldiluxe K-459

ΔE 2.7 · #EBDE99

Benjamin Moore

City 368

ΔE 3.1 · #EDE09C

Sherwin-Williams

Lively Yellow SW6702

ΔE 3.6 · #E6D88E

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 3.7 · #E1DD8E

Valspar

Wild Daisy 3007-4A

ΔE 3.9 · #F3E298

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 4.3 · #F3EBA5

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.5 · #E6D690

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 4.5 · #E3D590

Behr

Windsong 390C-3

ΔE 4.5 · #F3EBA6

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.8 · #F7E29D

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 6 · #FAEE9F

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 6.8 · #FAE39F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.3 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E8E097

#969FE8

Analogous

#E8B796

#E8E097

#C7E896

Triadic

#E8E097

#96E8E0

#E096E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E097

#96C7E8

#B796E8

Tetradic

#E8E097

#96E8B7

#969FE8

#E896C7

Monochromatic

#BCAE29

#DACD58

#E8E097

#F6F3D5

#FAF9EA

Rectangle

#E8E097

#9FE896

#969FE8

#E096E8

Compound

#E8E097

#C7E896

#969FE8

#B796E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE6AB

#EEE9C4

#F3F1DF

Darker

#DED054

#B3A41F

#6A6110

Saturation

#CBC9B3

#E8E096

#F4E98B

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E097

#ECDE98

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E097

#E1E1A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E097

#ECD7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Reviving Green 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

#EDD58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E097

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDAB1

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.

#707AD5

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: #E8E097;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E097;

CSS Variable

--color-reviving-green: #E8E097;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'reviving-green': '#E8E097' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E097] text-[#E8E097]

SCSS

$reviving-green: #E8E097;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E097?

#E8E097 is Reviving Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E097 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Reviving Green?

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

What colors pair well with Reviving Green?

Reviving Green 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 Reviving Green?

You can download Reviving Green 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 Reviving Green?

The hex code is #E8E097. In RGB it's 232, 224, 151, and in HSL it's 54°, 64%, 75%.

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