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Hibiscus

#E9EAA0

RGB 233, 234, 160 · HSL 61°, 64%, 77% · CMYK 0, 0, 32, 8

Hibiscus is #E9EAA0 in HEX — rgb(233, 234, 160), hsl(61°, 64%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 32%, 8%).

Hibiscus pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 64%, 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#E9EAA0

RGB233, 234, 160

HSL61°, 64%, 77%

HSV61°, 32%, 92%

CMYK0, 0, 32, 8

Decimal15329952

CSS RGBrgb(233, 234, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 64%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hibiscus 2027-50

Exact match

Behr

Green Charm P350-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E99C

Dulux

Citrino S18G3

ΔE 2.7 · #E8E49B

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 2.7 · #EBECA7

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 3.5 · #DFE7A0

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 4.1 · #F3EBA5

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 4.2 · #F1E99B

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 6 · #F7EE9C

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 6 · #F0EBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 6.6 · #DAD790

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 6.7 · #DBE8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Zest 840

ΔE 7 · #FFF1A5

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 9.1 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.1 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.2 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E9EAA0

#A09FEA

Analogous

#EAC69F

#E9EAA0

#C3EA9F

Triadic

#E9EAA0

#9FE9EA

#EA9FE9

Split-Complementary

#E9EAA0

#9FC3EA

#C69FEA

Tetradic

#E9EAA0

#9FEAC6

#A09FEA

#EA9FC3

Monochromatic

#C2C52B

#DADC60

#E9EAA0

#F7F8DE

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#E9EAA0

#9FEAA0

#A09FEA

#EA9FE9

Compound

#E9EAA0

#C3EA9F

#A09FEA

#C69FEA

Variations

Lighter

#EDEEB2

#EEEFC9

#F3F4E1

Darker

#DDDF5B

#B5B820

#6C6D11

Saturation

#CFD0B9

#E9EA9F

#F3F494

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9EAA0

#F2E4A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9EAA0

#EAEAAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9EAA0

#EEE0E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hibiscus 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

#EEDC93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9EAA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE1B7

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.

#7977D7

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: #E9EAA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9EAA0;

CSS Variable

--color-hibiscus: #E9EAA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hibiscus': '#E9EAA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9EAA0] text-[#E9EAA0]

SCSS

$hibiscus: #E9EAA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9EAA0?

#E9EAA0 is Hibiscus, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9EAA0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hibiscus?

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

What colors pair well with Hibiscus?

Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus?

You can download Hibiscus 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 Hibiscus?

The hex code is #E9EAA0. In RGB it's 233, 234, 160, and in HSL it's 61°, 64%, 77%.

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