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Gleeful

#E9EBB5

RGB 233, 235, 181 · HSL 62°, 57%, 82% · CMYK 1, 0, 23, 8

Gleeful is #E9EBB5 in HEX — rgb(233, 235, 181), hsl(62°, 57%, 82%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 23%, 8%).

Gleeful pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 57%, 82%. 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#E9EBB5

RGB233, 235, 181

HSL62°, 57%, 82%

HSV62°, 23%, 92%

CMYK1, 0, 23, 8

Decimal15330229

CSS RGBrgb(233, 235, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 57%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

Exact match

Kilz

Mini Green LF240-01

ΔE 0.8 · #EBEDB6

PPG

Limited Lime 1217-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EAECB9

Vista Paint

Sparkling Spring K-388

ΔE 1.7 · #E4EAB3

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 394

ΔE 2.1 · #EDF1BB

Dulux

Cucumber Cream S19G2

ΔE 2.3 · #E6EBB1

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 2.6 · #EBEFBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Mist 776

ΔE 3 · #E4EAB9

Behr

Rainforest Dew 390E-3

ΔE 3.2 · #E5E3AB

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.4 · #E9E5B3

Dunn-Edwards

Perfect Pear DE5519

ΔE 4.7 · #E9E8BB

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 4.7 · #DDE5A9

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 8.9 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 10.2 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#E9EBB5

#B9B7EB

Analogous

#EBD3B7

#E9EBB5

#CFEBB7

Triadic

#E9EBB5

#B7EAEB

#EBB7EA

Split-Complementary

#E9EBB5

#B7CFEB

#D3B7EB

Tetradic

#E9EBB5

#B7EBD3

#B9B7EB

#EBB7CF

Monochromatic

#C6CA3F

#D8DB7B

#E9EBB5

#F9FAEB

Rectangle

#E9EBB5

#B7EBB9

#B9B7EB

#EBB7EA

Compound

#E9EBB5

#CFEBB7

#B9B7EB

#D3B7EB

Variations

Lighter

#EEEFC5

#F0F1D6

#F5F5E9

Darker

#D8DC73

#B6BB2B

#6C6F17

Saturation

#D8D9C9

#EAEBB7

#F3F5AD

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9EBB5

#F1E6B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9EBB5

#EBEBBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9EBB5

#EDE3E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gleeful 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

#EEDDA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9EBB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE2C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE9

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.

#8F8CD7

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E9EBB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9EBB5;

CSS Variable

--color-gleeful: #E9EBB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gleeful': '#E9EBB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9EBB5] text-[#E9EBB5]

SCSS

$gleeful: #E9EBB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9EBB5?

#E9EBB5 is Gleeful, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9EBB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gleeful?

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

What colors pair well with Gleeful?

Gleeful 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 Gleeful?

You can download Gleeful 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 Gleeful?

The hex code is #E9EBB5. In RGB it's 233, 235, 181, and in HSL it's 62°, 57%, 82%.

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