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Bee Pollen

#EBCA70

RGB 235, 202, 112 · HSL 44°, 75%, 68% · CMYK 0, 14, 52, 8

Bee Pollen is #EBCA70 in HEX — rgb(235, 202, 112), hsl(44°, 75%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 52%, 8%).

Bee Pollen pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 75%, 68%. 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#EBCA70

RGB235, 202, 112

HSL44°, 75%, 68%

HSV44°, 52%, 92%

CMYK0, 14, 52, 8

Decimal15452784

CSS RGBrgb(235, 202, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 75%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Golden Glow C-813

ΔE 1 · #EBCA6E

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Glow 814

ΔE 1 · #EECB71

Benjamin Moore

Showtime 293

ΔE 2.3 · #E5C469

Dunn-Edwards

Summertime DE5381

ΔE 2.6 · #F2D178

Behr

Wild Bamboo 350D-4

ΔE 3.4 · #EDC56D

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 3.5 · #F5D27B

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 4.1 · #F1C96A

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 4.2 · #F1CD7B

Valspar

Amber Pearl 3006-3C

ΔE 4.4 · #F3D57E

Dulux

Rapunzel S14H4

ΔE 4.6 · #F6D37F

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 5.7 · #FBD473

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.8 · #F0D181

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.1 · #F4C472

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.9 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#EBCA70

#7091EB

Analogous

#EB8D70

#EBCA70

#CEEB70

Triadic

#EBCA70

#70EBCA

#CA70EB

Split-Complementary

#EBCA70

#70CEEB

#8D70EB

Tetradic

#EBCA70

#70EB8D

#7091EB

#EB70CE

Monochromatic

#AA8318

#E1B12D

#EBCA70

#F4E3B3

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#EBCA70

#91EB70

#7091EB

#CA70EB

Compound

#EBCA70

#CEEB70

#7091EB

#8D70EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD58D

#EDDDAF

#F1E9D3

Darker

#E6B52F

#AE8411

#674E08

Saturation

#C0B69B

#EBCA70

#F5CF66

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBCA70

#E2D070

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBCA70

#D0D081

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBCA70

#EEC0C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bee Pollen 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

#F0C46F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBCA70

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDC993

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.

#4F73D8

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: #EBCA70;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBCA70;

CSS Variable

--color-bee-pollen: #EBCA70;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bee-pollen': '#EBCA70' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBCA70] text-[#EBCA70]

SCSS

$bee-pollen: #EBCA70;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBCA70?

#EBCA70 is Bee Pollen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBCA70 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bee Pollen?

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

What colors pair well with Bee Pollen?

Bee Pollen 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 Bee Pollen?

You can download Bee Pollen 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 Bee Pollen?

The hex code is #EBCA70. In RGB it's 235, 202, 112, and in HSL it's 44°, 75%, 68%.

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