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Cambridge Heights

#EADA99

RGB 234, 218, 153 · HSL 48°, 66%, 76% · CMYK 0, 7, 35, 8

Cambridge Heights is #EADA99 in HEX — rgb(234, 218, 153), hsl(48°, 66%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 35%, 8%).

Cambridge Heights pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 66%, 76%. 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#EADA99

RGB234, 218, 153

HSL48°, 66%, 76%

HSV48°, 35%, 92%

CMYK0, 7, 35, 8

Decimal15391385

CSS RGBrgb(234, 218, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 66%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cambridge276

ΔE 0.4 · #EBDB9A

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PPG

Tainted Gold11-02

ΔE 1.7 · #EAD795

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Colorhouse

Aspire .03Aspire-03

ΔE 2.2 · #EEDA9C

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Vista Paint

Mella YellaC-804

ΔE 2.3 · #F0DD9F

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Valspar

Desert Hotsprings6008-5C

ΔE 2.3 · #E4D799

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Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance799

ΔE 3 · #E3D590

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 3 · #E6D690

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Dunn-Edwards

Hazy MoonDE5443

ΔE 3.1 · #F0DCA0

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Kilz

Afternoon TeaLE230-02

ΔE 3.5 · #EDD595

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Behr

AbstractM320-4

ΔE 3.5 · #E5D18F

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Sherwin-Williams

Venetian YellowSW1666

ΔE 3.6 · #F6E3A1

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Dulux

Pale OrientalS16F3

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D398

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow233

ΔE 4.2 · #F7E29D

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IKEA

IKEA04040

ΔE 4.9 · #F9DF9C

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Dutch Boy

Creamy SurprisesVS-9603

ΔE 5.8 · #F7D99B

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#EADA99

#99AAEA

Analogous

#EAB299

#EADA99

#D2EA99

Triadic

#EADA99

#99EADA

#DA99EA

Split-Complementary

#EADA99

#99D2EA

#B299EA

Tetradic

#EADA99

#99EAB2

#99AAEA

#EA99D2

Monochromatic

#C3A428

#DDC35A

#EADA99

#F7F1D9

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#EADA99

#AAEA99

#99AAEA

#DA99EA

Compound

#EADA99

#D2EA99

#99AAEA

#B299EA

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Cambridge Heights 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 #FAF6E6

Tint #F6EFD3

Tint #F2E8C0

Tint #EEE1AC

Base #EADA99

Shade #DCC156

Shade #BA9D26

Shade #776418

Shade #332B0A

Variations

Lighter

#EEE1AE

#EFE7C6

#F3F0E0

Darker

#E0C556

#B8991D

#6D5A0F

Saturation

#CEC9B6

#EADA99

#F5E08F

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EADA99

#E8DB9A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EADA99

#DDDDA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EADA99

#EDD2D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cambridge Heights 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

#EFD08E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EADA99

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD5B2

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.

#7286D7

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: #EADA99;

CSS — background

background-color: #EADA99;

CSS Variable

--color-cambridge-heights: #EADA99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cambridge-heights': '#EADA99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EADA99] text-[#EADA99]

SCSS

$cambridge-heights: #EADA99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EADA99?

#EADA99 is Cambridge Heights, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EADA99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cambridge Heights?

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

What colors pair well with Cambridge Heights?

Cambridge Heights 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 Cambridge Heights?

You can download Cambridge Heights 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 Cambridge Heights?

The hex code is #EADA99. In RGB it's 234, 218, 153, and in HSL it's 48°, 66%, 76%.

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