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Beeswax .02

#E9D095

RGB 233, 208, 149 · HSL 42°, 66%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 36, 9

Beeswax .02 is #E9D095 in HEX — rgb(233, 208, 149), hsl(42°, 66%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 36%, 9%).

Beeswax .02 pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 66%, 75%. 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#E9D095

RGB233, 208, 149

HSL42°, 66%, 75%

HSV42°, 36%, 91%

CMYK0, 11, 36, 9

Decimal15323285

CSS RGBrgb(233, 208, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 66%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Yellow CSP-945

ΔE 1.7 · #EDD194

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 1.8 · #ECD193

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 2 · #E6CB8F

Dulux

Garden Picket S15F3

ΔE 2.1 · #E4CD95

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #E8CF99

PPG

Wayward Wind 1108-4

ΔE 2.6 · #E5D295

Vista Paint

Sunday Afternoon C-903

ΔE 2.8 · #F1D299

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 3.1 · #ECCE98

Behr

Ripe Wheat 310E-3

ΔE 3.2 · #E2C78C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunday Afternoon 904

ΔE 3.3 · #F1D199

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 3.3 · #F0D39D

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.2 · #EFD5A1

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 4.4 · #F0DCA0

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E9D095

#95AEE9

Analogous

#E9A695

#E9D095

#D8E995

Triadic

#E9D095

#95E9D0

#D095E9

Split-Complementary

#E9D095

#95D8E9

#A695E9

Tetradic

#E9D095

#95E9A6

#95AEE9

#E995D8

Monochromatic

#BE9127

#DCB456

#E9D095

#F6ECD5

#FBF6EA

Rectangle

#E9D095

#AEE995

#95AEE9

#D095E9

Compound

#E9D095

#D8E995

#95AEE9

#A695E9

Variations

Lighter

#EED9AA

#EEE1C3

#F3EDDE

Darker

#E0B552

#B6881D

#6C500F

Saturation

#CCC4B3

#E9D095

#F4D48A

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D095

#E2D596

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D095

#D5D59E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D095

#ECC9CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beeswax .02 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

#EEC98B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D095

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCEAF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#6F8ED6

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: #E9D095;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D095;

CSS Variable

--color-beeswax-.02: #E9D095;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beeswax-.02': '#E9D095' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D095] text-[#E9D095]

SCSS

$beeswax-.02: #E9D095;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D095?

#E9D095 is Beeswax .02, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D095 warm or cool?

Beeswax .02 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beeswax .02?

Beeswax .02 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Beeswax .02?

Beeswax .02 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 Beeswax .02?

You can download Beeswax .02 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 Beeswax .02?

The hex code is #E9D095. In RGB it's 233, 208, 149, and in HSL it's 42°, 66%, 75%.

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