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Arylide Yellow

#E9D66B

RGB 233, 214, 107 · HSL 51°, 74%, 67% · CMYK 0, 8, 54, 9

Arylide Yellow is #E9D66B in HEX — rgb(233, 214, 107), hsl(51°, 74%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 54%, 9%).

Arylide Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 74%, 67%. 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#E9D66B

RGB233, 214, 107

HSL51°, 74%, 67%

HSV51°, 54%, 91%

CMYK0, 8, 54, 9

Decimal15324779

CSS RGBrgb(233, 214, 107)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 74%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 2.1 · #E4D066

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 2.7 · #EDDD72

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 3 · #EFDE74

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 3.1 · #EFDE75

Behr

Feather Gold 380D-4

ΔE 3.5 · #EEDB69

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 3.9 · #F4D96C

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 4.5 · #F1D875

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 4.8 · #EDD26F

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 5.1 · #ECDF7A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 5.5 · #F2D964

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 6.7 · #E1DD73

Hallman-Lindsay

Broadway Lights 856

ΔE 7.1 · #FFE07B

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 8.8 · #E0CD74

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 10.9 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.8 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E9D66B

#6D7FE9

Analogous

#E9986D

#E9D66B

#BEE96D

Triadic

#E9D66B

#6DE9D6

#D66DE9

Split-Complementary

#E9D66B

#6DBEE9

#986DE9

Tetradic

#E9D66B

#6DE998

#6D7FE9

#E96DBE

Monochromatic

#A48F19

#DFC42A

#E9D66B

#F3E9AF

#FCF9E9

Rectangle

#E9D66B

#7FE96D

#6D7FE9

#D66DE9

Compound

#E9D66B

#BEE96D

#6D7FE9

#986DE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDDF8A

#ECE3AD

#F1ECD2

Darker

#E5C92D

#AA9411

#655708

Saturation

#BEB898

#E9D66D

#F4DE62

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D66B

#E9D66C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D66B

#D9D980

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D66B

#EECAD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Arylide Yellow 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

#EECD6B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D66B

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD290

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#4C61D6

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: #E9D66B;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D66B;

CSS Variable

--color-arylide-yellow: #E9D66B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'arylide-yellow': '#E9D66B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D66B] text-[#E9D66B]

SCSS

$arylide-yellow: #E9D66B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D66B?

#E9D66B is Arylide Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D66B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Arylide Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Arylide Yellow?

Arylide Yellow 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 Arylide Yellow?

You can download Arylide Yellow 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 Arylide Yellow?

The hex code is #E9D66B. In RGB it's 233, 214, 107, and in HSL it's 51°, 74%, 67%.

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