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Yams

#EB9552

RGB 235, 149, 82 · HSL 26°, 79%, 62% · CMYK 0, 37, 65, 8

Yams is #EB9552 in HEX — rgb(235, 149, 82), hsl(26°, 79%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 65%, 8%).

Yams pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 79%, 62%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EB9552

RGB235, 149, 82

HSL26°, 79%, 62%

HSV26°, 65%, 92%

CMYK0, 37, 65, 8

Decimal15439186

CSS RGBrgb(235, 149, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 79%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Yams DE5200

Exact match

Behr

Adventure Orange 270D-5

ΔE 2.8 · #F29656

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 3.4 · #E89952

Valspar

Brushed Orange 2007-3B

ΔE 3.8 · #F29C5E

PPG

Fall Leaf 1197-6

ΔE 3.8 · #F69A54

Vista Paint

Japonica C-982

ΔE 4.1 · #E49750

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 5.3 · #DE9351

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 6.2 · #E49B51

Sherwin-Williams

Serape SW6656

ΔE 6.4 · #D88B4D

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 6.5 · #D98A4E

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 7.6 · #D88950

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 8.6 · #CF8744

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 12.6 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 12.6 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 14.2 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 18.7 · #CB9E59

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#EB9552

#52A8EB

Analogous

#EB525C

#EB9552

#EBE052

Triadic

#EB9552

#52EB94

#9452EB

Split-Complementary

#EB9552

#52EBE0

#525CEB

Tetradic

#EB9552

#5CEB52

#52A8EB

#E052EB

Monochromatic

#924911

#D76B19

#EB9552

#F3BE96

#FBE8DA

Rectangle

#EB9552

#A8EB52

#52A8EB

#9452EB

Compound

#EB9552

#EBE052

#52A8EB

#525CEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFA974

#ECC09E

#F0DBCA

Darker

#E77016

#A34D0B

#612C05

Saturation

#B59B87

#EB9452

#F59347

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EB9552

#C5B54E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EB9552

#A8A85E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EB9552

#EB8F99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Yams reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F09C59

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EB9552

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDA17D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3591D7

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: #EB9552;

CSS — background

background-color: #EB9552;

CSS Variable

--color-yams: #EB9552;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yams': '#EB9552' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EB9552] text-[#EB9552]

SCSS

$yams: #EB9552;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB9552?

#EB9552 is Yams, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EB9552 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yams?

Yams works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Yams?

Yams pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Yams?

You can download Yams 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 Yams?

The hex code is #EB9552. In RGB it's 235, 149, 82, and in HSL it's 26°, 79%, 62%.

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