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Sun Song

#E9AD17

RGB 233, 173, 23 · HSL 43°, 83%, 50% · CMYK 0, 26, 90, 9

Sun Song is #E9AD17 in HEX — rgb(233, 173, 23), hsl(43°, 83%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 90%, 9%).

Sun Song pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 83%, 50%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E9AD17

RGB233, 173, 23

HSL43°, 83%, 50%

HSV43°, 90%, 91%

CMYK0, 26, 90, 9

Decimal15314199

CSS RGBrgb(233, 173, 23)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 83%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 1.8 · #EAAF11

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 2 · #EDAD14

Vista Paint

Sun Drops C-822

ΔE 2.8 · #E9B00D

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 4.7 · #F9B82B

Dulux

Gold Rush S14H9

ΔE 5.6 · #FCBA2D

RAL

Daffodil Yellow 1007

ΔE 6.1 · #DC9D00

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 6.4 · #FFBC2E

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 6.8 · #FFBC35

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 7.2 · #F8AC1D

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.4 · #FFBA38

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 7.7 · #FFB32A

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10.3 · #FDAD00

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.3 · #FECA43

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.4 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.2 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 23.3 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E9AD17

#1652E9

Analogous

#E94416

#E9AD17

#BBE916

Triadic

#E9AD17

#16E9AD

#AD16E9

Split-Complementary

#E9AD17

#16BBE9

#4416E9

Tetradic

#E9AD17

#16E944

#1652E9

#E916BB

Monochromatic

#5D4509

#A3790F

#E9AD17

#F0C65C

#F6DEA2

Rectangle

#E9AD17

#52E916

#1652E9

#AD16E9

Compound

#E9AD17

#BBE916

#1652E9

#4416E9

Variations

Lighter

#EEBE44

#E8CA7D

#ECDEB8

Darker

#BF8D0D

#866206

#503A02

Saturation

#9F8D60

#E9AD16

#F4B20B

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9AD17

#D3BE0F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9AD17

#B9B946

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9AD17

#ECA2AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun Song 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

#EEAE2C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9AD17

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB351

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#204BB9

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: #E9AD17;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9AD17;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-song: #E9AD17;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-song': '#E9AD17' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9AD17] text-[#E9AD17]

SCSS

$sun-song: #E9AD17;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9AD17?

#E9AD17 is Sun Song, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9AD17 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun Song?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Song?

Sun Song 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 Sun Song?

You can download Sun Song 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 Sun Song?

The hex code is #E9AD17. In RGB it's 233, 173, 23, and in HSL it's 43°, 83%, 50%.

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