ORANGES

Yellow Varnish

#E9B165

RGB 233, 177, 101 · HSL 35°, 75%, 65% · CMYK 0, 24, 57, 9

Yellow Varnish is #E9B165 in HEX — rgb(233, 177, 101), hsl(35°, 75%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 57%, 9%).

Yellow Varnish pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 75%, 65%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E9B165

RGB233, 177, 101

HSL35°, 75%, 65%

HSV35°, 57%, 91%

CMYK0, 24, 57, 9

Decimal15315301

CSS RGBrgb(233, 177, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 75%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Yellow Varnish S12G5

Exact match

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 2 · #E3AD63

Valspar

Pirate's Treasure 3006-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #E2AE62

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 2.2 · #EEB76B

Behr

Kernel BIC-29

ΔE 2.3 · #EFB667

Benjamin Moore

August 2156-40

ΔE 3.2 · #EDB46E

PPG

Brown Mustard 1208-5

ΔE 4.4 · #DFAC59

Vista Paint

Great Gaucho K-537

ΔE 5.2 · #DBA755

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Poppy 927

ΔE 5.2 · #E1AE58

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Dawn DE5277

ΔE 5.6 · #F6BC77

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 7.1 · #E5A96B

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.5 · #F4C472

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 7.6 · #F4AF5B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.1 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 9.6 · #DCB771

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12.3 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E9B165

#639BE9

Analogous

#E96E63

#E9B165

#DEE963

Triadic

#E9B165

#63E9B1

#B163E9

Split-Complementary

#E9B165

#63DEE9

#6E63E9

Tetradic

#E9B165

#63E96E

#639BE9

#E963DE

Monochromatic

#9C6416

#DF8F20

#E9B165

#F2D2A6

#FCF4E9

Rectangle

#E9B165

#9BE963

#639BE9

#B163E9

Compound

#E9B165

#DEE963

#639BE9

#6E63E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDC182

#ECCFA7

#F0E2CF

Darker

#E59524

#A66810

#633D07

Saturation

#BAA992

#E9B163

#F4B358

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9B165

#D2C264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9B165

#BCBC73

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9B165

#EBA9B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yellow Varnish reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#EEB167

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9B165

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB68B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4481D6

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: #E9B165;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9B165;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-varnish: #E9B165;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-varnish': '#E9B165' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9B165] text-[#E9B165]

SCSS

$yellow-varnish: #E9B165;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9B165?

#E9B165 is Yellow Varnish, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E9B165 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Varnish?

Yellow Varnish works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yellow Varnish?

Yellow Varnish pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yellow Varnish?

You can download Yellow Varnish 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 Varnish?

The hex code is #E9B165. In RGB it's 233, 177, 101, and in HSL it's 35°, 75%, 65%.

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