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Citrino

#E8E49B

RGB 232, 228, 155 · HSL 57°, 63%, 76% · CMYK 0, 2, 33, 9

Citrino is #E8E49B in HEX — rgb(232, 228, 155), hsl(57°, 63%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 33%, 9%).

Citrino pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 63%, 76%. 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#E8E49B

RGB232, 228, 155

HSL57°, 63%, 76%

HSV57°, 33%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 33, 9

Decimal15262875

CSS RGBrgb(232, 228, 155)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 63%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Citrino S18G3

Exact match

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E8DF99

Benjamin Moore

Hibiscus 2027-50

ΔE 2.7 · #E9EAA0

Behr

Green Charm P350-3

ΔE 3.2 · #E7E99C

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 3.6 · #F3EBA5

Vista Paint

Golden Treasure K-435

ΔE 3.7 · #F2EA9C

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 4 · #EBECA7

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 4.7 · #DAD790

Valspar

Wild Daisy 3007-4A

ΔE 5.3 · #F3E298

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 5.9 · #FAEE9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 6.2 · #E3D590

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.4 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 8 · #FAE39F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.6 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E8E49B

#9B9FE8

Analogous

#E8BE9B

#E8E49B

#C6E89B

Triadic

#E8E49B

#9BE8E5

#E59BE8

Split-Complementary

#E8E49B

#9BC6E8

#BE9BE8

Tetradic

#E8E49B

#9BE8BE

#9B9FE8

#E89BC6

Monochromatic

#BFB82B

#DAD45D

#E8E49B

#F7F5DA

#FAF9EA

Rectangle

#E8E49B

#9FE89B

#9B9FE8

#E59BE8

Compound

#E8E49B

#C6E89B

#9B9FE8

#BE9BE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDEAAF

#EEECC7

#F3F2E0

Darker

#DDD759

#B4AD21

#6B6611

Saturation

#CDCCB6

#E8E59B

#F4EF90

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E49B

#EEE09D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E49B

#E5E5A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E49B

#ECDBE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citrino 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

#EDD88F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E49B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDDB4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#7479D5

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: #E8E49B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E49B;

CSS Variable

--color-citrino: #E8E49B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrino': '#E8E49B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E49B] text-[#E8E49B]

SCSS

$citrino: #E8E49B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E49B?

#E8E49B is Citrino, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E49B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrino?

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

What colors pair well with Citrino?

Citrino 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 Citrino?

You can download Citrino 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 Citrino?

The hex code is #E8E49B. In RGB it's 232, 228, 155, and in HSL it's 57°, 63%, 76%.

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