YELLOWS

Day Glow

#EADD82

RGB 234, 221, 130 · HSL 53°, 71%, 71% · CMYK 0, 6, 44, 8

Day Glow is #EADD82 in HEX — rgb(234, 221, 130), hsl(53°, 71%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 44%, 8%).

Day Glow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 71%, 71%. 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#EADD82

RGB234, 221, 130

HSL53°, 71%, 71%

HSV53°, 44%, 92%

CMYK0, 6, 44, 8

Decimal15392130

CSS RGBrgb(234, 221, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 71%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 2 · #EADA82

Behr

Mustard Seed 370D-4

ΔE 2.5 · #ECDD87

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 3.6 · #E6DA78

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 4.2 · #F7E586

Valspar

Island Sun 3007-3C

ΔE 4.5 · #EFDA86

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 4.6 · #E0D27D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 5.9 · #E0CD74

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 6.3 · #F8EB97

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6.3 · #F7E594

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 6.6 · #E2E38D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.8 · #FDED98

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 7.1 · #FEE483

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 7.8 · #E1DD73

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.6 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.8 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EADD82

#818DEA

Analogous

#EAA981

#EADD82

#C1EA81

Triadic

#EADD82

#81EADD

#DD81EA

Split-Complementary

#EADD82

#81C1EA

#A981EA

Tetradic

#EADD82

#81EAA9

#818DEA

#EA81C1

Monochromatic

#B3A11E

#DECC3F

#EADD82

#F5EFC2

#FBF9E9

Rectangle

#EADD82

#8DEA81

#818DEA

#DD81EA

Compound

#EADD82

#C1EA81

#818DEA

#A981EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE49A

#EDE7B8

#F2EFD8

Darker

#E3D03F

#B19F16

#695E0B

Saturation

#C5C1A5

#EADD81

#F4E676

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EADD82

#ECDB83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EADD82

#DFDF92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EADD82

#EFD2DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Day Glow 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

#EFD27D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EADD82

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD7A1

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.

#5D6BD7

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: #EADD82;

CSS — background

background-color: #EADD82;

CSS Variable

--color-day-glow: #EADD82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'day-glow': '#EADD82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EADD82] text-[#EADD82]

SCSS

$day-glow: #EADD82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EADD82?

#EADD82 is Day Glow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EADD82 warm or cool?

Day Glow reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Day Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Day Glow?

Day Glow 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 Day Glow?

You can download Day Glow 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 Day Glow?

The hex code is #EADD82. In RGB it's 234, 221, 130, and in HSL it's 53°, 71%, 71%.

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