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Sun Wukong’s Crown

#ECC033

RGB 236, 192, 51 · HSL 46°, 83%, 56% · CMYK 0, 19, 78, 7

Sun Wukong’s Crown is #ECC033 in HEX — rgb(236, 192, 51), hsl(46°, 83%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 78%, 7%).

Sun Wukong’s Crown pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 83%, 56%. 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#ECC033

RGB236, 192, 51

HSL46°, 83%, 56%

HSV46°, 78%, 93%

CMYK0, 19, 78, 7

Decimal15515699

CSS RGBrgb(236, 192, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 83%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Yellow Gold 360D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #E2BA30

Dulux

Softsun S16H7

ΔE 3.5 · #F3C440

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

ΔE 3.8 · #F0BE3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 4.6 · #F4CC3C

Benjamin Moore

Sunrays 343

ΔE 5 · #F1CA34

Vista Paint

Basket of Gold C-835

ΔE 5.2 · #F3CC38

Valspar

Dijon 3006-1A

ΔE 5.3 · #F7C82F

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 5.4 · #FECA43

PPG

Be Daring 1211-7

ΔE 5.9 · #FFC943

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 6 · #DDB835

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 6.3 · #FAD140

RAL

Broom Yellow 1032

ΔE 7.9 · #D6AE01

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8.3 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 11.4 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 16.8 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#ECC033

#325DEC

Analogous

#EC6332

#ECC033

#BAEC32

Triadic

#ECC033

#32ECC0

#C032EC

Split-Complementary

#ECC033

#32BAEC

#6332EC

Tetradic

#ECC033

#32EC63

#325DEC

#EC32BA

Monochromatic

#79600B

#BF9712

#ECC033

#F2D678

#F9EBBE

Rectangle

#ECC033

#5DEC32

#325DEC

#C032EC

Compound

#ECC033

#BAEC32

#325DEC

#6332EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0CD5B

#EBD58C

#EFE4C1

Darker

#D6A70F

#967507

#594502

Saturation

#AB9E73

#ECC032

#F5C628

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECC033

#DFCA32

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECC033

#C8C858

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECC033

#F0B4BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sun Wukong’s Crown 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

#F0BD41

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECC033

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEC266

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.

#244CCF

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: #ECC033;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECC033;

CSS Variable

--color-sun-wukong’s-crown: #ECC033;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sun-wukong’s-crown': '#ECC033' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECC033] text-[#ECC033]

SCSS

$sun-wukong’s-crown: #ECC033;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECC033?

#ECC033 is Sun Wukong’s Crown, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECC033 warm or cool?

Sun Wukong’s Crown reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sun Wukong’s Crown?

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

What colors pair well with Sun Wukong’s Crown?

Sun Wukong’s Crown 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 Sun Wukong’s Crown?

You can download Sun Wukong’s Crown 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 Sun Wukong’s Crown?

The hex code is #ECC033. In RGB it's 236, 192, 51, and in HSL it's 46°, 83%, 56%.

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