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Harmonious Gold

#EBD59F

RGB 235, 213, 159 · HSL 43°, 66%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 32, 8

Harmonious Gold is #EBD59F in HEX — rgb(235, 213, 159), hsl(43°, 66%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 32%, 8%).

Harmonious Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 66%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EBD59F

RGB235, 213, 159

HSL43°, 66%, 77%

HSV43°, 32%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 32, 8

Decimal15455647

CSS RGBrgb(235, 213, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 66%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

Exact match

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 1.2 · #ECD8A2

Benjamin Moore

Barley 199 · CC-180

ΔE 1.9 · #EED8A5

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 1.9 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 2 · #E9D19E

PPG

Upbeat 1106-2

ΔE 2.1 · #F1D9A5

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 2.5 · #EFDBA7

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 2.9 · #F0D39D

Dulux

Garden Picket S15F3

ΔE 3.1 · #E4CD95

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.2 · #F3DEA9

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 3.5 · #F7DCA7

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 3.5 · #F4D6A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella 805

ΔE 3.6 · #F0DDA2

Vista Paint

Pale Pollen K-492

ΔE 3.6 · #E2CC9A

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#EBD59F

#9EB4EB

Analogous

#EBAE9E

#EBD59F

#DAEB9E

Triadic

#EBD59F

#9EEBD5

#D59EEB

Split-Complementary

#EBD59F

#9EDAEB

#AE9EEB

Tetradic

#EBD59F

#9EEBAE

#9EB4EB

#EB9EDA

Monochromatic

#C79A29

#DEBA5E

#EBD59F

#F8F0DD

#FBF6EA

Rectangle

#EBD59F

#B4EB9E

#9EB4EB

#D59EEB

Compound

#EBD59F

#DAEB9E

#9EB4EB

#AE9EEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFDDB1

#F0E4C8

#F4EFE1

Darker

#E1BA59

#BA8E1E

#6F530F

Saturation

#D0C9B9

#EBD59E

#F5D994

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBD59F

#E5D9A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBD59F

#D9D9A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBD59F

#EECED4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Harmonious Gold 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

#F0CC92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBD59F

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD1B7

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.

#7591D8

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: #EBD59F;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBD59F;

CSS Variable

--color-harmonious-gold: #EBD59F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'harmonious-gold': '#EBD59F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBD59F] text-[#EBD59F]

SCSS

$harmonious-gold: #EBD59F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBD59F?

#EBD59F is Harmonious Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBD59F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Harmonious Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Harmonious Gold?

Harmonious Gold 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 Harmonious Gold?

You can download Harmonious Gold 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 Harmonious Gold?

The hex code is #EBD59F. In RGB it's 235, 213, 159, and in HSL it's 43°, 66%, 77%.

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