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Trumpet Gold

#E9B413

RGB 233, 180, 19 · HSL 45°, 85%, 49% · CMYK 0, 23, 92, 9

Trumpet Gold is #E9B413 in HEX — rgb(233, 180, 19), hsl(45°, 85%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 92%, 9%).

Trumpet Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 85%, 49%. 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#E9B413

RGB233, 180, 19

HSL45°, 85%, 49%

HSV45°, 92%, 91%

CMYK0, 23, 92, 9

Decimal15315987

CSS RGBrgb(233, 180, 19)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 85%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dried Mustard K-504

ΔE 2.1 · #EAB41E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 3.3 · #EAAF11

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Lock DEA121

ΔE 3.6 · #F5BC1D

Behr

Bling Bling P280-6

ΔE 4.2 · #F4BA2A

Dulux

Golden Banner S15H9

ΔE 5.5 · #FCBF2A

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 6.5 · #D6AE01

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 6.9 · #FFC632

Benjamin Moore

Sparkling 2020-30

ΔE 7.3 · #FFC41F

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 7.5 · #FFBC2E

Sherwin-Williams

Cheerful SW6903

ΔE 7.7 · #FFC723

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9.8 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.8 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11.7 · #FAD140

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.9 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24 · #ECC363

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 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

#E9B413

#1348E7

Analogous

#E74813

#E9B413

#B2E713

Triadic

#E9B413

#13E7B2

#B213E7

Split-Complementary

#E9B413

#13B2E7

#4813E7

Tetradic

#E9B413

#13E748

#1348E7

#E713B2

Monochromatic

#5A4507

#A07C0D

#E9B413

#F1CA55

#F7E09C

Rectangle

#E9B413

#48E713

#1348E7

#B213E7

Compound

#E9B413

#B2E713

#1348E7

#4813E7

Variations

Lighter

#EFC33F

#E9CD79

#EDDFB6

Darker

#BD910B

#856504

#4F3C01

Saturation

#9D8D5D

#E7B213

#F1B709

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9B413

#D7C20D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9B413

#BEBE48

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9B413

#ECA8B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Trumpet Gold 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

#EEB429

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9B413

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB94E

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.

#1D44B7

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: #E9B413;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9B413;

CSS Variable

--color-trumpet-gold: #E9B413;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'trumpet-gold': '#E9B413' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9B413] text-[#E9B413]

SCSS

$trumpet-gold: #E9B413;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9B413?

#E9B413 is Trumpet Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9B413 warm or cool?

Trumpet Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Trumpet Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Trumpet Gold?

Trumpet Gold 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 Trumpet Gold?

You can download Trumpet Gold 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 Trumpet Gold?

The hex code is #E9B413. In RGB it's 233, 180, 19, and in HSL it's 45°, 85%, 49%.

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