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Yellow

#E9DDAF

RGB 233, 221, 175 · HSL 48°, 57%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 25, 9

Yellow is #E9DDAF in HEX — rgb(233, 221, 175), hsl(48°, 57%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 9%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 57%, 80%. 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#E9DDAF

RGB233, 221, 175

HSL48°, 57%, 80%

HSV48°, 25%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 25, 9

Decimal15326639

CSS RGBrgb(233, 221, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 57%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hampton 2150-50

ΔE 0.4 · #E8DDAF

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DDAE

Behr

Castle Stone 360E-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E7DCAD

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 1.6 · #ECDDAD

Vista Paint

Sun Glory K-493

ΔE 2 · #ECDBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Moonraker SW6701

ΔE 2.5 · #EEE3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 2.9 · #E2DCAB

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 3.2 · #EADFB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Shortcake 868

ΔE 3.2 · #EEDAAC

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 3.5 · #F3E3B1

Valspar

Heart of Palm 6008-5B

ΔE 3.6 · #F0E6BB

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.1 · #F6DFAD

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 5.3 · #F3DEA9

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 5.9 · #F4DEA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.5 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E9DDAF

#AFBBE9

Analogous

#E9C0AF

#E9DDAF

#D8E9AF

Triadic

#E9DDAF

#AFE9DD

#DDAFE9

Split-Complementary

#E9DDAF

#AFD8E9

#C0AFE9

Tetradic

#E9DDAF

#AFE9C0

#AFBBE9

#E9AFD8

Monochromatic

#C8AB37

#D9C473

#E9DDAF

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#E9DDAF

#BBE9AF

#AFBBE9

#DDAFE9

Compound

#E9DDAF

#D8E9AF

#AFBBE9

#C0AFE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE4BF

#EFE9D2

#F4F1E6

Darker

#DAC46C

#B79A2A

#6C5B16

Saturation

#D5D1C3

#E9DDAF

#F4E4A4

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DDAF

#E8DEB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DDAF

#DFDFB6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DDAF

#ECD7DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#EED29E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DDAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD7C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#8696D5

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E9DDAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DDAF;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E9DDAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E9DDAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DDAF] text-[#E9DDAF]

SCSS

$yellow: #E9DDAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DDAF?

#E9DDAF is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DDAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

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 Yellow?

You can download 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #E9DDAF. In RGB it's 233, 221, 175, and in HSL it's 48°, 57%, 80%.

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