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Choux à la Crème

#EBCF7D

RGB 235, 207, 125 · HSL 45°, 73%, 71% · CMYK 0, 12, 47, 8

Choux à la Crème is #EBCF7D in HEX — rgb(235, 207, 125), hsl(45°, 73%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 47%, 8%).

Choux à la Crème pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 73%, 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#EBCF7D

RGB235, 207, 125

HSL45°, 73%, 71%

HSV45°, 47%, 92%

CMYK0, 12, 47, 8

Decimal15454077

CSS RGBrgb(235, 207, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 73%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Goldfield 292

ΔE 1.7 · #EBD281

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D181

Dunn-Edwards

Beach House DE5430

ΔE 2 · #EDD481

Vista Paint

Glistening C-812

ΔE 3.3 · #EDD286

Valspar

Amber Pearl 3006-3C

ΔE 3.3 · #F3D57E

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 3.4 · #F1CD7B

Dulux

Rapunzel S14H4

ΔE 3.7 · #F6D37F

Behr

Warm Glow 360D-4

ΔE 4.1 · #F4D37B

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Trumpet 862

ΔE 4.2 · #F9D988

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4.3 · #F5D27B

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 4.6 · #FADB89

PPG

Turner's Yellow 1106-4

ΔE 5.6 · #E6C26F

Kilz

Chilled Chardonnay LE240-02

ΔE 5.6 · #E3CC84

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6.8 · #FFD880

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.2 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#EBCF7D

#7F9AEB

Analogous

#EB9A7F

#EBCF7D

#D0EB7F

Triadic

#EBCF7D

#7FEBD0

#D07FEB

Split-Complementary

#EBCF7D

#7FD0EB

#9A7FEB

Tetradic

#EBCF7D

#7FEB9A

#7F9AEB

#EB7FD0

Monochromatic

#B58F1C

#E1B83D

#EBCF7D

#F5E8C1

#FCF7E9

Rectangle

#EBCF7D

#9AEB7F

#7F9AEB

#D07FEB

Compound

#EBCF7D

#D0EB7F

#7F9AEB

#9A7FEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD999

#EEE0B7

#F2ECD8

Darker

#E5BB3C

#B48C14

#6B5209

Saturation

#C5BDA5

#EBD07F

#F5D575

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBCF7D

#E4D47E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBCF7D

#D4D48B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBCF7D

#EEC5CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Choux à la Crème 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

#F0C879

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBCF7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDCD9D

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.

#5B7BD9

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: #EBCF7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBCF7D;

CSS Variable

--color-choux-à-la-crème: #EBCF7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'choux-à-la-crème': '#EBCF7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBCF7D] text-[#EBCF7D]

SCSS

$choux-à-la-crème: #EBCF7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBCF7D?

#EBCF7D is Choux à la Crème, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBCF7D warm or cool?

Choux à la Crème reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Choux à la Crème?

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

What colors pair well with Choux à la Crème?

Choux à la Crème 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 Choux à la Crème?

You can download Choux à la Crème 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 Choux à la Crème?

The hex code is #EBCF7D. In RGB it's 235, 207, 125, and in HSL it's 45°, 73%, 71%.

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