YELLOWS

Yellow

#E8E6B0

RGB 232, 230, 176 · HSL 58°, 55%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 24, 9

Yellow is #E8E6B0 in HEX — rgb(232, 230, 176), hsl(58°, 55%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 24%, 9%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 55%, 80%. 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#E8E6B0

RGB232, 230, 176

HSL58°, 55%, 80%

HSV58°, 24%, 91%

CMYK0, 1, 24, 9

Decimal15263408

CSS RGBrgb(232, 230, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 55%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rainforest Dew 390E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E5E3AB

PPG

Mystic Melon 1218-2

ΔE 1.8 · #EDEBB4

Vista Paint

Sprig of Sage K-429

ΔE 2.1 · #EDE8B5

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 2.1 · #E9EBB5

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E5B3

Benjamin Moore

Cypress 388

ΔE 2.3 · #EFE8B1

Kilz

Mini Green LF240-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EBEDB6

Dulux

Crisp S18G2

ΔE 2.8 · #EBEAAF

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.1 · #E0DEA6

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 3.5 · #E9E1A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 3.5 · #EFE4AE

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 5 · #DDE5A9

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 7.9 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.5 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#E8E6B0

#B0B2E8

Analogous

#E8CAB0

#E8E6B0

#CEE8B0

Triadic

#E8E6B0

#B0E8E6

#E6B0E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E6B0

#B0CEE8

#CAB0E8

Tetradic

#E8E6B0

#B0E8CA

#B0B2E8

#E8B0CE

Monochromatic

#C6C139

#D7D475

#E8E6B0

#F9F9EB

Rectangle

#E8E6B0

#B2E8B0

#B0B2E8

#E6B0E8

Compound

#E8E6B0

#CEE8B0

#B0B2E8

#CAB0E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDEBC0

#EFEED2

#F4F4E6

Darker

#D8D56E

#B4B02C

#6B6818

Saturation

#D4D4C4

#E8E6B0

#F4F1A4

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E6B0

#EEE3B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E6B0

#E6E6B8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E6B0

#ECDFE3

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

#EDD99F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E6B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDEC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#878AD4

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E8E6B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E6B0;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E8E6B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E8E6B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E6B0] text-[#E8E6B0]

SCSS

$yellow: #E8E6B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E6B0?

#E8E6B0 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E6B0 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 #E8E6B0. In RGB it's 232, 230, 176, and in HSL it's 58°, 55%, 80%.

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