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Golden Syrup

#EAD9B3

RGB 234, 217, 179 · HSL 41°, 57%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 24, 8

Golden Syrup is #EAD9B3 in HEX — rgb(234, 217, 179), hsl(41°, 57%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 8%).

Golden Syrup pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 57%, 81%. 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#EAD9B3

RGB234, 217, 179

HSL41°, 57%, 81%

HSV41°, 24%, 92%

CMYK0, 7, 24, 8

Decimal15391155

CSS RGBrgb(234, 217, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 57%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Syrup C-880

Exact match

Behr

Journal White S310-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E9D9B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Syrup 881

ΔE 0.9 · #EBD8B3

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 1.2 · #E9D6B0

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 1.5 · #EAD9B6

Benjamin Moore

Coronado 219

ΔE 1.7 · #EEDEB8

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1.8 · #EFDBB3

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E7D5AD

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2.3 · #ECD8B6

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 3.1 · #E5D2B0

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 3.5 · #F6E1BC

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.9 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.1 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.8 · #EEEACD

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EAD9B3

#B3C4EA

Analogous

#EABDB3

#EAD9B3

#E0EAB3

Triadic

#EAD9B3

#B3EAD9

#D9B3EA

Split-Complementary

#EAD9B3

#B3E0EA

#BDB3EA

Tetradic

#EAD9B3

#B3EABD

#B3C4EA

#EAB3E0

Monochromatic

#C99C3B

#DABA77

#EAD9B3

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#EAD9B3

#C4EAB3

#B3C4EA

#D9B3EA

Compound

#EAD9B3

#E0EAB3

#B3C4EA

#BDB3EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE0C2

#F0E7D4

#F5F1E7

Darker

#DBB970

#B98C2A

#6D5217

Saturation

#D7D2C6

#EAD9B3

#F5DCA9

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD9B3

#E5DCB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD9B3

#DCDCB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD9B3

#ECD4D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Syrup 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

#EFCFA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD9B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD4C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#89A1D6

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: #EAD9B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD9B3;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-syrup: #EAD9B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-syrup': '#EAD9B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD9B3] text-[#EAD9B3]

SCSS

$golden-syrup: #EAD9B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD9B3?

#EAD9B3 is Golden Syrup, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD9B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Syrup?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Syrup?

Golden Syrup 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 Golden Syrup?

You can download Golden Syrup 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 Golden Syrup?

The hex code is #EAD9B3. In RGB it's 234, 217, 179, and in HSL it's 41°, 57%, 81%.

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