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Vibrant Arsenic

#EBE541

RGB 235, 229, 65 · HSL 58°, 81%, 59% · CMYK 0, 3, 72, 8

Vibrant Arsenic is #EBE541 in HEX — rgb(235, 229, 65), hsl(58°, 81%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 72%, 8%).

Vibrant Arsenic pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 81%, 59%. 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#EBE541

RGB235, 229, 65

HSL58°, 81%, 59%

HSV58°, 72%, 92%

CMYK0, 3, 72, 8

Decimal15459649

CSS RGBrgb(235, 229, 65)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 81%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 3.5 · #EBE134

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 6.8 · #E6D943

Behr

Neon Light 380B-5

ΔE 8.7 · #FDE33E

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 9.1 · #D3D713

Vista Paint

Rajah Gold K-465

ΔE 9.3 · #FFE449

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 9.8 · #FFE536

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 10.1 · #CCC921

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 10.5 · #D4CF3E

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 11.7 · #F8F32B

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 11.8 · #FFDE42

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 14 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 16.5 · #B2C216

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 22 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 22.9 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.7 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#EBE541

#4247EB

Analogous

#EB9142

#EBE541

#9CEB42

Triadic

#EBE541

#42EBE5

#E542EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE541

#429CEB

#9142EB

Tetradic

#EBE541

#42EB91

#4247EB

#EB429C

Monochromatic

#86820E

#CBC515

#EBE541

#F2EF87

#FAF8CC

Rectangle

#EBE541

#47EB42

#4247EB

#E542EB

Compound

#EBE541

#9CEB42

#4247EB

#9142EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFEB68

#EBE995

#EFEEC6

Darker

#DFD812

#9C9809

#5D5A03

Saturation

#B0AE7D

#EBE542

#F5EF38

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE541

#F5DE45

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE541

#E6E66B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE541

#F2D5E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Vibrant Arsenic 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

#F0D84C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE541

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDD70

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#282ED7

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: #EBE541;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE541;

CSS Variable

--color-vibrant-arsenic: #EBE541;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vibrant-arsenic': '#EBE541' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE541] text-[#EBE541]

SCSS

$vibrant-arsenic: #EBE541;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE541?

#EBE541 is Vibrant Arsenic, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE541 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vibrant Arsenic?

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

What colors pair well with Vibrant Arsenic?

Vibrant Arsenic 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 Vibrant Arsenic?

You can download Vibrant Arsenic 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 Vibrant Arsenic?

The hex code is #EBE541. In RGB it's 235, 229, 65, and in HSL it's 58°, 81%, 59%.

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