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Beacon

#EBE8B9

RGB 235, 232, 185 · HSL 56°, 56%, 82% · CMYK 0, 1, 21, 8

Beacon is #EBE8B9 in HEX — rgb(235, 232, 185), hsl(56°, 56%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 21%, 8%).

Beacon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 56%, 82%. 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#EBE8B9

RGB235, 232, 185

HSL56°, 56%, 82%

HSV56°, 21%, 92%

CMYK0, 1, 21, 8

Decimal15460537

CSS RGBrgb(235, 232, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 56%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Perfect Pear DE5519

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E8BB

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E5B3

Vista Paint

Meadowland K-444

ΔE 2 · #EBE4B4

Dulux

Apple Slice S18G1

ΔE 2.1 · #F0EEBE

Behr

Willow Herb 370E-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E6E3B2

Valspar

Lime Kiss 6008-9A

ΔE 2.2 · #EFECC0

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 2.6 · #F0E9BE

PPG

September Morn 1110-1

ΔE 2.7 · #EDE6B3

Benjamin Moore

Jasper 387

ΔE 3.1 · #F4EEC2

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 3.5 · #EBEFBD

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 3.7 · #F8EFC0

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.1 · #EADFB7

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 5.3 · #FBEFBB

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.3 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#EBE8B9

#B7BBEB

Analogous

#EBCEB7

#EBE8B9

#D5EBB7

Triadic

#EBE8B9

#B7EBE7

#E7B7EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE8B9

#B7D5EB

#CEB7EB

Tetradic

#EBE8B9

#B7EBCE

#B7BBEB

#EBB7D5

Monochromatic

#C9C040

#DAD47C

#EBE8B9

#F9F8EB

Rectangle

#EBE8B9

#BBEBB7

#B7BBEB

#E7B7EB

Compound

#EBE8B9

#D5EBB7

#B7BBEB

#CEB7EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFECC6

#F1EFD6

#F5F4E9

Darker

#DBD474

#BAB02C

#6E6818

Saturation

#D9D8C9

#EBE7B7

#F5F0AD

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE8B9

#EFE5BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE8B9

#E9E9C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE8B9

#EEE1E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beacon 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

#F0DBA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE8B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE0CA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#8D92D7

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: #EBE8B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE8B9;

CSS Variable

--color-beacon: #EBE8B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beacon': '#EBE8B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE8B9] text-[#EBE8B9]

SCSS

$beacon: #EBE8B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE8B9?

#EBE8B9 is Beacon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE8B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beacon?

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

What colors pair well with Beacon?

Beacon 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 Beacon?

You can download Beacon 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 Beacon?

The hex code is #EBE8B9. In RGB it's 235, 232, 185, and in HSL it's 56°, 56%, 82%.

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