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Canary Diamond

#ECD8A2

RGB 236, 216, 162 · HSL 44°, 66%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 31, 7

Canary Diamond is #ECD8A2 in HEX — rgb(236, 216, 162), hsl(44°, 66%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 31%, 7%).

Canary Diamond pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 66%, 78%. 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#ECD8A2

RGB236, 216, 162

HSL44°, 66%, 78%

HSV44°, 31%, 93%

CMYK0, 8, 31, 7

Decimal15521954

CSS RGBrgb(236, 216, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 66%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

Exact match

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

ΔE 1.2 · #EBD59F

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDBA7

Benjamin Moore

Barley 199 · CC-180

ΔE 1.7 · #EED8A5

PPG

Upbeat 1106-2

ΔE 2 · #F1D9A5

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 2.3 · #F3DEA9

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 2.4 · #F4DEA8

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.6 · #EFD5A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold Strand 812

ΔE 2.8 · #F3DFA6

Vista Paint

Shortcake C-867

ΔE 3.2 · #EEDAAA

Sherwin-Williams

Glad Yellow SW6694

ΔE 3.3 · #F5E1AC

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 3.4 · #F7DCA7

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 3.4 · #E5D398

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 3.7 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECD8A2

#A2B6EC

Analogous

#ECB3A2

#ECD8A2

#DBECA2

Triadic

#ECD8A2

#A2ECD8

#D8A2EC

Split-Complementary

#ECD8A2

#A2DBEC

#B3A2EC

Tetradic

#ECD8A2

#A2ECB3

#A2B6EC

#ECA2DB

Monochromatic

#CBA02A

#DFBE62

#ECD8A2

#F9F3E1

#FBF6EA

Rectangle

#ECD8A2

#B6ECA2

#A2B6EC

#D8A2EC

Compound

#ECD8A2

#DBECA2

#A2B6EC

#B3A2EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E0B4

#F0E6CA

#F4F0E2

Darker

#E2BE5D

#BD921E

#70560F

Saturation

#D2CCBC

#ECD8A2

#F5DD98

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECD8A2

#E7DBA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECD8A2

#DCDCAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECD8A2

#EFD1D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Canary Diamond 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

#F0CF95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECD8A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED4B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7993D9

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: #ECD8A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECD8A2;

CSS Variable

--color-canary-diamond: #ECD8A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canary-diamond': '#ECD8A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECD8A2] text-[#ECD8A2]

SCSS

$canary-diamond: #ECD8A2;

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#F1DBAA · ΔE 3.0

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#F6E1AA · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECD8A2?

#ECD8A2 is Canary Diamond, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECD8A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canary Diamond?

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

What colors pair well with Canary Diamond?

Canary Diamond 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 Canary Diamond?

You can download Canary Diamond 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 Canary Diamond?

The hex code is #ECD8A2. In RGB it's 236, 216, 162, and in HSL it's 44°, 66%, 78%.

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