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Yellow

#EBF0A8

RGB 235, 240, 168 · HSL 64°, 71%, 80% · CMYK 2, 0, 30, 6

Yellow is #EBF0A8 in HEX — rgb(235, 240, 168), hsl(64°, 71%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 0%, 30%, 6%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 64°, 71%, 80%. 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#EBF0A8

RGB235, 240, 168

HSL64°, 71%, 80%

HSV64°, 30%, 94%

CMYK2, 0, 30, 6

Decimal15462568

CSS RGBrgb(235, 240, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(64, 71%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 2.3 · #EBECA7

Benjamin Moore

Hibiscus 2027-50

ΔE 2.7 · #E9EAA0

Dunn-Edwards

Wedge of Lime DE5549

ΔE 3 · #E1ECA5

Behr

Invigorating P340-2

ΔE 3.4 · #F0F6A8

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 3.6 · #DFE7A0

Dulux

Fresh Frappe S19G3

ΔE 4.2 · #DDE59D

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 5.6 · #DBE8A7

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 5.8 · #F0EBAC

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 6.3 · #ECEBAF

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 6.4 · #F1E99B

Hallman-Lindsay

Envy 777

ΔE 8 · #E0E7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 8.8 · #DAD790

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 10.8 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.9 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 20.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EBF0A8

#ADA8F0

Analogous

#F0D1A8

#EBF0A8

#C7F0A8

Triadic

#EBF0A8

#A8EBF0

#F0A8EB

Split-Complementary

#EBF0A8

#A8C7F0

#D1A8F0

Tetradic

#EBF0A8

#A8F0D1

#ADA8F0

#F0A8C7

Monochromatic

#CEDA25

#DDE566

#EBF0A8

#FAFBE9

Rectangle

#EBF0A8

#A8F0AD

#ADA8F0

#F0A8EB

Compound

#EBF0A8

#C7F0A8

#ADA8F0

#D1A8F0

Variations

Lighter

#EFF3B9

#F0F3CE

#F5F6E4

Darker

#DFE85F

#BCC819

#6F770C

Saturation

#D5D7C1

#EBF0A8

#F2F8A0

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBF0A8

#F7E9AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBF0A8

#EFEFB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBF0A8

#F0E6EC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#F0E199

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBF0A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE6BD

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.

#837CDF

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 · 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 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: #EBF0A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBF0A8;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #EBF0A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#EBF0A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBF0A8] text-[#EBF0A8]

SCSS

$yellow: #EBF0A8;

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#E8E99F · ΔE 3.0

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#E7EFA0 · ΔE 3.7

Apples and Pears

#E0E89B · ΔE 4.2

Lemon Freeze

#F0F09F · ΔE 5.0

Wales Green

#DDE5A3 · ΔE 5.0

Neon

#D9E8A1 · ΔE 5.2

Jasper Yellow

#F6ECA9 · ΔE 6.3

Lightning Storm

#F8EDA8 · ΔE 6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBF0A8?

#EBF0A8 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBF0A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #EBF0A8. In RGB it's 235, 240, 168, and in HSL it's 64°, 71%, 80%.

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