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Sun Drops

#E9B00D

RGB 233, 176, 13 · HSL 44°, 89%, 48% · CMYK 0, 24, 94, 9

Sun Drops is #E9B00D in HEX — rgb(233, 176, 13), hsl(44°, 89%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 94%, 9%).

Sun Drops pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 89%, 48%. 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#E9B00D

RGB233, 176, 13

HSL44°, 89%, 48%

HSV44°, 94%, 91%

CMYK0, 24, 94, 9

Decimal15314957

CSS RGBrgb(233, 176, 13)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 89%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sun Drops C-822

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 1.2 · #EAAF11

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

ΔE 3.6 · #EDAD14

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Lock DEA121

ΔE 4.4 · #F5BC1D

Dulux

Golden Banner S15H9

ΔE 5.8 · #FCBF2A

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 6.8 · #FFBC2E

Sherwin-Williams

Goldfinch SW6905

ΔE 7.8 · #FDB702

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 7.9 · #D6AE01

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 7.9 · #FFBC35

Benjamin Moore

Sunflower 2019-30

ΔE 7.9 · #FFC31C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 9.5 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10.7 · #FDAD00

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#E9B00D

#0D48E7

Analogous

#E7400D

#E9B00D

#B4E70D

Triadic

#E9B00D

#0DE7AD

#AD0DE7

Split-Complementary

#E9B00D

#0DB4E7

#400DE7

Tetradic

#E9B00D

#0DE740

#0D48E7

#E70DB4

Monochromatic

#574105

#9F7709

#E9B00D

#F5C84D

#F9DE95

Rectangle

#E9B00D

#48E70D

#0D48E7

#AD0DE7

Compound

#E9B00D

#B4E70D

#0D48E7

#400DE7

Variations

Lighter

#F3C137

#ECCC73

#EEDEB4

Darker

#BD8D06

#856201

#4E3900

Saturation

#9B8A5A

#E7AD0D

#EEB007

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

1.97:1

Fail

vs Black

10.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9B00D

#D5C002

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9B00D

#BBBB45

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9B00D

#ECA4AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun Drops 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

#EEB125

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9B00D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB649

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1943B7

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #E9B00D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9B00D;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-drops: #E9B00D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-drops': '#E9B00D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9B00D] text-[#E9B00D]

SCSS

$sun-drops: #E9B00D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9B00D?

#E9B00D is Sun Drops, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9B00D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sun Drops?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Drops?

Sun Drops 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 Drops?

You can download Sun Drops 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 Drops?

The hex code is #E9B00D. In RGB it's 233, 176, 13, and in HSL it's 44°, 89%, 48%.

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