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Tender Yellow

#E8EBAF

RGB 232, 235, 175 · HSL 63°, 60%, 80% · CMYK 1, 0, 26, 8

Tender Yellow is #E8EBAF in HEX — rgb(232, 235, 175), hsl(63°, 60%, 80%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 26%, 8%).

Tender Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 60%, 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#E8EBAF

RGB232, 235, 175

HSL63°, 60%, 80%

HSV63°, 26%, 92%

CMYK1, 0, 26, 8

Decimal15264687

CSS RGBrgb(232, 235, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 60%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bottlebrush Blossom S19H2

ΔE 0.8 · #EAEDB0

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 1.6 · #ECEBAF

PPG

Daydream 1219-2

ΔE 2 · #E3EBAE

Vista Paint

Envy C-776

ΔE 2.4 · #E0E6AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Envy 777

ΔE 2.7 · #E0E7AE

Kilz

Mini Green LF240-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EBEDB6

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 3.1 · #DDE5A9

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 3.1 · #E9EBB5

Benjamin Moore

Sour 401

ΔE 3.4 · #E3EDB5

Behr

Champagne Cocktail M310-3

ΔE 3.5 · #E3E2A9

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 5.1 · #E9E1A7

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 5.7 · #E9E5B3

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 11.3 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#E8EBAF

#B0ADEB

Analogous

#EBCFAD

#E8EBAF

#C9EBAD

Triadic

#E8EBAF

#ADE8EB

#EBADE8

Split-Complementary

#E8EBAF

#ADC9EB

#CFADEB

Tetradic

#E8EBAF

#ADEBCF

#B0ADEB

#EBADC9

Monochromatic

#C4CC33

#D6DB70

#E8EBAF

#F9FAEB

Rectangle

#E8EBAF

#ADEBB0

#B0ADEB

#EBADE8

Compound

#E8EBAF

#C9EBAD

#B0ADEB

#CFADEB

Variations

Lighter

#ECEFBE

#EEF0D1

#F4F5E6

Darker

#D7DD69

#B3BA26

#6A6E14

Saturation

#D4D5C3

#E8EBAD

#F1F5A3

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8EBAF

#F1E5B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8EBAF

#EAEAB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8EBAF

#ECE3E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tender 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

#EDDD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8EBAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE2C3

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.

#8884D7

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: #E8EBAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8EBAF;

CSS Variable

--color-tender-yellow: #E8EBAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tender-yellow': '#E8EBAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8EBAF] text-[#E8EBAF]

SCSS

$tender-yellow: #E8EBAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8EBAF?

#E8EBAF is Tender Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8EBAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tender Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Tender Yellow?

Tender 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 Tender Yellow?

You can download Tender 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 Tender Yellow?

The hex code is #E8EBAF. In RGB it's 232, 235, 175, and in HSL it's 63°, 60%, 80%.

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