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Pineapple Whip

#EAD988

RGB 234, 217, 136 · HSL 50°, 70%, 73% · CMYK 0, 7, 42, 8

Pineapple Whip is #EAD988 in HEX — rgb(234, 217, 136), hsl(50°, 70%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 42%, 8%).

Pineapple Whip pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 70%, 73%. 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#EAD988

RGB234, 217, 136

HSL50°, 70%, 73%

HSV50°, 42%, 92%

CMYK0, 7, 42, 8

Decimal15391112

CSS RGBrgb(234, 217, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 70%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mulholland 369

ΔE 0.8 · #E8D988

Valspar

Island Sun 3007-3C

ΔE 2.4 · #EFDA86

Behr

Mustard Seed 370D-4

ΔE 2.7 · #ECDD87

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 3.4 · #EADA82

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 3.6 · #E0D27D

Sherwin-Williams

Chartreuse SW0073

ΔE 3.6 · #E1D286

Dunn-Edwards

Beach House DE5430

ΔE 3.9 · #EDD481

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.5 · #E6D690

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 5.6 · #E1DD8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Glistening 813

ΔE 5.6 · #EED288

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6.1 · #FADB89

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 6.1 · #E0CD74

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 6.2 · #E3CC84

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 7 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7.2 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.6 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#EAD988

#8A9AEA

Analogous

#EAAA8A

#EAD988

#CAEA8A

Triadic

#EAD988

#8AEADA

#DA8AEA

Split-Complementary

#EAD988

#8ACAEA

#AA8AEA

Tetradic

#EAD988

#8AEAAA

#8A9AEA

#EA8ACA

Monochromatic

#BAA121

#DFC649

#EAD988

#F6EFCB

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#EAD988

#9AEA8A

#8A9AEA

#DA8AEA

Compound

#EAD988

#CAEA8A

#8A9AEA

#AA8AEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE2A1

#EEE6BD

#F3EFDB

Darker

#E3C947

#B59B18

#6C5C0C

Saturation

#C9C4AC

#EADA8A

#F5E180

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD988

#E9D989

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD988

#DCDC96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD988

#EECFD6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pineapple Whip 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

#EFCF81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD988

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD4A5

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.

#6578D8

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: #EAD988;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD988;

CSS Variable

--color-pineapple-whip: #EAD988;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pineapple-whip': '#EAD988' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD988] text-[#EAD988]

SCSS

$pineapple-whip: #EAD988;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD988?

#EAD988 is Pineapple Whip, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD988 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pineapple Whip?

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

What colors pair well with Pineapple Whip?

Pineapple Whip 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 Pineapple Whip?

You can download Pineapple Whip 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 Pineapple Whip?

The hex code is #EAD988. In RGB it's 234, 217, 136, and in HSL it's 50°, 70%, 73%.

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