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Leaf Yellow

#E9D79E

RGB 233, 215, 158 · HSL 46°, 63%, 77% · CMYK 0, 8, 32, 9

Leaf Yellow is #E9D79E in HEX — rgb(233, 215, 158), hsl(46°, 63%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 32%, 9%).

Leaf Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 63%, 77%. 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#E9D79E

RGB233, 215, 158

HSL46°, 63%, 77%

HSV46°, 32%, 91%

CMYK0, 8, 32, 9

Decimal15325086

CSS RGBrgb(233, 215, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 63%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 375

ΔE 1.7 · #E7D99F

PPG

Demeter 1107-4

ΔE 1.8 · #ECDA9E

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 1.8 · #E5D398

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 1.8 · #ECD8A2

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

ΔE 2.1 · #EBD59F

Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella 805

ΔE 2.4 · #F0DDA2

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Moon DE5443

ΔE 2.5 · #F0DCA0

Colorhouse

Beeswax .01 Beeswax-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EDD79A

Vista Paint

Gold Strand C-811

ΔE 3 · #F2DFA4

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.7 · #F3DEA9

Sherwin-Williams

Optimistic Yellow SW6900

ΔE 3.8 · #F5E1A6

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.9 · #EFD5A1

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 4.5 · #EDD595

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.3 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E9D79E

#9FB1E9

Analogous

#E9B39F

#E9D79E

#D6E99F

Triadic

#E9D79E

#9FE9D8

#D89FE9

Split-Complementary

#E9D79E

#9FD6E9

#B39FE9

Tetradic

#E9D79E

#9FE9B3

#9FB1E9

#E99FD6

Monochromatic

#C3A02C

#DBBF61

#E9D79E

#F7F1DE

#FAF7EA

Rectangle

#E9D79E

#B1E99F

#9FB1E9

#D89FE9

Compound

#E9D79E

#D6E99F

#9FB1E9

#B39FE9

Variations

Lighter

#EEE0B3

#EFE6C9

#F4EFE1

Darker

#DEC05C

#B79421

#6C5711

Saturation

#CFCAB9

#E9D89F

#F4DE95

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D79E

#E6D99F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D79E

#DADAA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D79E

#ECD0D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Leaf 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

#EECE92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D79E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD3B6

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.

#788ED6

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: #E9D79E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D79E;

CSS Variable

--color-leaf-yellow: #E9D79E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leaf-yellow': '#E9D79E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D79E] text-[#E9D79E]

SCSS

$leaf-yellow: #E9D79E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D79E?

#E9D79E is Leaf Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D79E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leaf Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Leaf Yellow?

Leaf 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 Leaf Yellow?

You can download Leaf 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 Leaf Yellow?

The hex code is #E9D79E. In RGB it's 233, 215, 158, and in HSL it's 46°, 63%, 77%.

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