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Bright Sun

#ECBD2C

RGB 236, 189, 44 · HSL 45°, 83%, 55% · CMYK 0, 20, 81, 7

Bright Sun is #ECBD2C in HEX — rgb(236, 189, 44), hsl(45°, 83%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 81%, 7%).

Bright Sun pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 83%, 55%. 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#ECBD2C

RGB236, 189, 44

HSL45°, 83%, 55%

HSV45°, 81%, 93%

CMYK0, 20, 81, 7

Decimal15514924

CSS RGBrgb(236, 189, 44)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 83%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Devonshire K-496

ΔE 4.1 · #F2BA2B

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

ΔE 4.2 · #F0BE3A

Behr

Yellow Gold 360D-6

ΔE 4.4 · #E2BA30

Dulux

Golden Marguerite S15H8

ΔE 4.7 · #FCC536

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 4.9 · #F7C82F

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Scent 837

ΔE 5.5 · #F1C11C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 5.9 · #FECA43

Benjamin Moore

Sunrays 343

ΔE 5.9 · #F1CA34

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 6.1 · #FFC632

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 7 · #D6AE01

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 7.3 · #DDB835

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 7.3 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 7.4 · #FAD140

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 17.4 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 20 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#ECBD2C

#2D5DEB

Analogous

#EB5D2D

#ECBD2C

#BCEB2D

Triadic

#ECBD2C

#2DEBBC

#BC2DEB

Split-Complementary

#ECBD2C

#2DBCEB

#5D2DEB

Tetradic

#ECBD2C

#2DEB5D

#2D5DEB

#EB2DBC

Monochromatic

#755A0B

#BB9011

#ECBD2C

#F2D273

#F8E9B9

Rectangle

#ECBD2C

#5DEB2D

#2D5DEB

#BC2DEB

Compound

#ECBD2C

#BCEB2D

#2D5DEB

#5D2DEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFC957

#EBD28A

#EEE3C0

Darker

#D2A10E

#947007

#584202

Saturation

#A99B70

#EBBC2D

#F5C123

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECBD2C

#DDC82B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECBD2C

#C6C654

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECBD2C

#F0B1BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bright Sun 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

#F0BA3C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECBD2C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEBF60

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#234DCB

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: #ECBD2C;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECBD2C;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-sun: #ECBD2C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-sun': '#ECBD2C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECBD2C] text-[#ECBD2C]

SCSS

$bright-sun: #ECBD2C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECBD2C?

#ECBD2C is Bright Sun, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECBD2C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Sun?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Sun?

Bright Sun 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 Bright Sun?

You can download Bright Sun 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 Bright Sun?

The hex code is #ECBD2C. In RGB it's 236, 189, 44, and in HSL it's 45°, 83%, 55%.

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