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Celandine

#EBE667

RGB 235, 230, 103 · HSL 58°, 77%, 66% · CMYK 0, 2, 56, 8

Celandine is #EBE667 in HEX — rgb(235, 230, 103), hsl(58°, 77%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 56%, 8%).

Celandine pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 77%, 66%. 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#EBE667

RGB235, 230, 103

HSL58°, 77%, 66%

HSV58°, 56%, 92%

CMYK0, 2, 56, 8

Decimal15459943

CSS RGBrgb(235, 230, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 77%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 3.5 · #E2E566

Behr

Green Papaya P320-5

ΔE 5 · #E4D95D

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pear DE5515

ΔE 5.6 · #E1E36E

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

ΔE 5.9 · #E4DA65

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 6.2 · #D8D556

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 6.3 · #E9D959

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 7.6 · #ECE678

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 9.7 · #F2D964

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 9.8 · #FDE164

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 9.8 · #E1DD73

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.8 · #E1CC4F

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 11.9 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 13.7 · #C3D263

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 14 · #FED95D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 20.2 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 21.3 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EBE667

#666AEB

Analogous

#EBA466

#EBE667

#ADEB66

Triadic

#EBE667

#66EBE7

#E766EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE667

#66ADEB

#A466EB

Tetradic

#EBE667

#66EBA4

#666AEB

#EB66AD

Monochromatic

#A29E15

#E2DC22

#EBE667

#F4F1A9

#FCFBE8

Rectangle

#EBE667

#6AEB66

#666AEB

#E766EB

Compound

#EBE667

#ADEB66

#666AEB

#A466EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFEB84

#EDEBA9

#F1F0D0

Darker

#E8E125

#ABA60E

#666206

Saturation

#BCBB94

#EBE766

#F5F05C

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE667

#F4E06A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE667

#E7E781

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE667

#F1D8E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Celandine 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

#F0D968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE667

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDE8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#464BD8

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: #EBE667;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE667;

CSS Variable

--color-celandine: #EBE667;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'celandine': '#EBE667' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE667] text-[#EBE667]

SCSS

$celandine: #EBE667;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE667?

#EBE667 is Celandine, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE667 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Celandine?

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

What colors pair well with Celandine?

Celandine 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 Celandine?

You can download Celandine 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 Celandine?

The hex code is #EBE667. In RGB it's 235, 230, 103, and in HSL it's 58°, 77%, 66%.

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