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Hippy

#EAE583

RGB 234, 229, 131 · HSL 57°, 71%, 72% · CMYK 0, 2, 44, 8

Hippy is #EAE583 in HEX — rgb(234, 229, 131), hsl(57°, 71%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 44%, 8%).

Hippy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 71%, 72%. 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#EAE583

RGB234, 229, 131

HSL57°, 71%, 72%

HSV57°, 44%, 92%

CMYK0, 2, 44, 8

Decimal15394179

CSS RGBrgb(234, 229, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 71%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE283

Behr

Pineapple Crush P320-4

ΔE 3.4 · #EDE47C

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 4.2 · #ECDF7A

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 4.5 · #E6DA78

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5 · #E1DD73

Benjamin Moore

Chic 396

ΔE 5.3 · #D9DF7C

Valspar

Celery 6007-10A

ΔE 5.6 · #D8DE7E

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 5.7 · #ECE678

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 6.5 · #E2E38D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 8.4 · #FFED80

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.4 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 9.5 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 10 · #E0CD74

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.5 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 13.9 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EAE583

#858AEA

Analogous

#EAB385

#EAE583

#BDEA85

Triadic

#EAE583

#85EAE5

#E585EA

Split-Complementary

#EAE583

#85BDEA

#B385EA

Tetradic

#EAE583

#85EAB3

#858AEA

#EA85BD

Monochromatic

#B7B01F

#DFD743

#EAE583

#F5F3C6

#FBFAE9

Rectangle

#EAE583

#8AEA85

#858AEA

#E585EA

Compound

#EAE583

#BDEA85

#858AEA

#B385EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEEA9D

#EEEBBA

#F2F1DA

Darker

#E3DB42

#B4AC16

#6B660B

Saturation

#C7C5A8

#EAE585

#F5EF7B

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE583

#F2E085

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE583

#E6E695

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE583

#EFD9E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hippy 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

#EFD87D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE583

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDDA2

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.

#6066D8

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: #EAE583;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE583;

CSS Variable

--color-hippy: #EAE583;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hippy': '#EAE583' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE583] text-[#EAE583]

SCSS

$hippy: #EAE583;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE583?

#EAE583 is Hippy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE583 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hippy?

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

What colors pair well with Hippy?

Hippy 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 Hippy?

You can download Hippy 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 Hippy?

The hex code is #EAE583. In RGB it's 234, 229, 131, and in HSL it's 57°, 71%, 72%.

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