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Kings Yellow

#EAD665

RGB 234, 214, 101 · HSL 51°, 76%, 66% · CMYK 0, 9, 57, 8

Kings Yellow is #EAD665 in HEX — rgb(234, 214, 101), hsl(51°, 76%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 57%, 8%).

Kings Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 76%, 66%. 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#EAD665

RGB234, 214, 101

HSL51°, 76%, 66%

HSV51°, 57%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 57, 8

Decimal15390309

CSS RGBrgb(234, 214, 101)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 76%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Feather Gold 380D-4

ΔE 1.8 · #EEDB69

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 3.2 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 3.7 · #F4D96C

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 3.7 · #E4D066

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 4.2 · #EDDD72

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 4.7 · #EFDE74

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 5 · #EFDE75

Valspar

Golden Haze 3006-1C

ΔE 5.4 · #F8D866

Vista Paint

Country Sun K-474

ΔE 6 · #FFE372

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 6.5 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 6.7 · #EDD26F

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 7.7 · #FDE164

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 8.1 · #E1DD73

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 11.4 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.2 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 13.6 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#EAD665

#667AEA

Analogous

#EA9566

#EAD665

#BCEA66

Triadic

#EAD665

#66EAD6

#D666EA

Split-Complementary

#EAD665

#66BCEA

#9566EA

Tetradic

#EAD665

#66EA95

#667AEA

#EA66BC

Monochromatic

#A28D16

#E1C523

#EAD665

#F3E8AA

#FCF9E9

Rectangle

#EAD665

#7AEA66

#667AEA

#D666EA

Compound

#EAD665

#BCEA66

#667AEA

#9566EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDF85

#EDE3A9

#F1ECD1

Darker

#E7CA27

#AA930F

#655707

Saturation

#BCB695

#EAD666

#F5DE5C

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

14.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD665

#E9D666

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD665

#DADA7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD665

#EFCAD3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Kings 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

#EFCD67

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD665

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD28B

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.

#475CD7

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: #EAD665;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD665;

CSS Variable

--color-kings-yellow: #EAD665;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kings-yellow': '#EAD665' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD665] text-[#EAD665]

SCSS

$kings-yellow: #EAD665;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD665?

#EAD665 is Kings Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD665 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kings Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Kings Yellow?

Kings 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 Kings Yellow?

You can download Kings 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 Kings Yellow?

The hex code is #EAD665. In RGB it's 234, 214, 101, and in HSL it's 51°, 76%, 66%.

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