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Valley View

#EAD99D

RGB 234, 217, 157 · HSL 47°, 65%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 33, 8

Valley View is #EAD99D in HEX — rgb(234, 217, 157), hsl(47°, 65%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 33%, 8%).

Valley View pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 65%, 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#EAD99D

RGB234, 217, 157

HSL47°, 65%, 77%

HSV47°, 33%, 92%

CMYK0, 7, 33, 8

Decimal15391133

CSS RGBrgb(234, 217, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 65%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Valley214

ΔE 0.4 · #EBDA9E

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PPG

Demeter1107-4

ΔE 0.6 · #ECDA9E

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Colorhouse

Aspire .03Aspire-03

ΔE 1.7 · #EEDA9C

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Dunn-Edwards

Hazy MoonDE5443

ΔE 1.8 · #F0DCA0

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Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella805

ΔE 1.8 · #F0DDA2

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Vista Paint

Mella YellaC-804

ΔE 2 · #F0DD9F

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Dulux

Pale OrientalS16F3

ΔE 2.1 · #E5D398

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Valspar

Desert Hotsprings6008-5C

ΔE 2.1 · #E4D799

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Sherwin-Williams

Optimistic YellowSW6900

ΔE 3.3 · #F5E1A6

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Behr

Harmonious GoldM300-3

ΔE 3.6 · #EBD59F

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Kilz

Afternoon TeaLE230-02

ΔE 3.8 · #EDD595

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IKEA

IKEA09292

ΔE 4.5 · #F3DEA9

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Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream68

ΔE 5.2 · #EFD5A1

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 5.3 · #E6D690

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Dutch Boy

Creamy SurprisesVS-9603

ΔE 5.6 · #F7D99B

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 11 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#EAD99D

#9EAFEA

Analogous

#EAB49E

#EAD99D

#D5EA9E

Triadic

#EAD99D

#9EEADA

#DA9EEA

Split-Complementary

#EAD99D

#9ED5EA

#B49EEA

Tetradic

#EAD99D

#9EEAB4

#9EAFEA

#EA9ED5

Monochromatic

#C6A42A

#DDC25F

#EAD99D

#F8F2DD

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#EAD99D

#AFEA9E

#9EAFEA

#DA9EEA

Compound

#EAD99D

#D5EA9E

#9EAFEA

#B49EEA

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Valley View run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FAF5E6

Tint #F6EED4

Tint #F2E8C2

Tint #EEE1B0

Base #EAD99D

Shade #DCC05A

Shade #BB9B28

Shade #776319

Shade #322A0B

Variations

Lighter

#EFE1B2

#EFE7C8

#F4F0E1

Darker

#E0C35A

#B9981F

#6E5910

Saturation

#D0CBB9

#EADA9E

#F5E094

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD99D

#E7DB9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD99D

#DCDCA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD99D

#EDD1D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Valley View 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

#EFCF91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD99D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD4B5

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.

#768BD8

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: #EAD99D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD99D;

CSS Variable

--color-valley-view: #EAD99D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valley-view': '#EAD99D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD99D] text-[#EAD99D]

SCSS

$valley-view: #EAD99D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD99D?

#EAD99D is Valley View, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD99D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valley View?

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

What colors pair well with Valley View?

Valley View 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 Valley View?

You can download Valley View 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 Valley View?

The hex code is #EAD99D. In RGB it's 234, 217, 157, and in HSL it's 47°, 65%, 77%.

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