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Golden Syrup

#EBD8B3

RGB 235, 216, 179 · HSL 40°, 58%, 81% · CMYK 0, 8, 24, 8

Golden Syrup is #EBD8B3 in HEX — rgb(235, 216, 179), hsl(40°, 58%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 8%).

Golden Syrup pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 58%, 81%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EBD8B3

RGB235, 216, 179

HSL40°, 58%, 81%

HSV40°, 24%, 92%

CMYK0, 8, 24, 8

Decimal15456435

CSS RGBrgb(235, 216, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 58%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Syrup 881

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 0.9 · #E9D6B0

Vista Paint

Golden Syrup C-880

ΔE 0.9 · #EAD9B3

Behr

Powdered Gold S300-2

ΔE 1 · #EBD8B5

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 1.4 · #EAD9B6

Benjamin Moore

Sundial 1100 · CC-400

ΔE 1.5 · #EBD5B1

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 1.6 · #ECD8B6

PPG

Limitless 1091-3

ΔE 1.8 · #F0DDB8

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1.9 · #EFDBB3

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 2.5 · #E5D2B0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.2 · #EED9BA

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 3.2 · #EAD2AA

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.2 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.8 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.1 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#EBD8B3

#B2C5EB

Analogous

#EBBCB2

#EBD8B3

#E1EBB2

Triadic

#EBD8B3

#B2EBD8

#D8B2EB

Split-Complementary

#EBD8B3

#B2E1EB

#BCB2EB

Tetradic

#EBD8B3

#B2EBBC

#B2C5EB

#EBB2E1

Monochromatic

#CB9A3A

#DBB976

#EBD8B3

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#EBD8B3

#C5EBB2

#B2C5EB

#D8B2EB

Compound

#EBD8B3

#E1EBB2

#B2C5EB

#BCB2EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE0C2

#F0E7D4

#F5F0E7

Darker

#DCB76F

#BA8A29

#6E5116

Saturation

#D7D1C6

#EBD8B2

#F5DBA8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBD8B3

#E5DCB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBD8B3

#DBDBB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBD8B3

#EDD3D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Golden Syrup strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F0CFA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBD8B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD4C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#88A3D7

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EBD8B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBD8B3;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-syrup: #EBD8B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-syrup': '#EBD8B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBD8B3] text-[#EBD8B3]

SCSS

$golden-syrup: #EBD8B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBD8B3?

#EBD8B3 is Golden Syrup, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EBD8B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Syrup?

Golden Syrup works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Golden Syrup?

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

Where can I download Golden Syrup?

You can download Golden Syrup 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 Golden Syrup?

The hex code is #EBD8B3. In RGB it's 235, 216, 179, and in HSL it's 40°, 58%, 81%.

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