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Texas

#ECE67E

RGB 236, 230, 126 · HSL 57°, 74%, 71% · CMYK 0, 3, 47, 7

Texas is #ECE67E in HEX — rgb(236, 230, 126), hsl(57°, 74%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 47%, 7%).

Texas pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 74%, 71%. 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#ECE67E

RGB236, 230, 126

HSL57°, 74%, 71%

HSV57°, 47%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 47, 7

Decimal15525502

CSS RGBrgb(236, 230, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 74%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pineapple Crush P320-4

ΔE 1.4 · #EDE47C

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 2.8 · #ECE678

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 3.6 · #E1DD73

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 3.7 · #ECDF7A

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 4.3 · #EAE283

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 5.1 · #E6DA78

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 5.3 · #EDDD72

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 6.4 · #FFED80

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 6.7 · #DAD969

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 9.3 · #E2E38D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.4 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 10.6 · #EDD26F

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 11.2 · #E0CD74

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.3 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 14.6 · #F5D27B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 15.1 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#ECE67E

#7E84EC

Analogous

#ECB07E

#ECE67E

#BBEC7E

Triadic

#ECE67E

#7EECE6

#E67EEC

Split-Complementary

#ECE67E

#7EBBEC

#B07EEC

Tetradic

#ECE67E

#7EECB0

#7E84EC

#EC7EBB

Monochromatic

#B6AE1B

#E2DA3C

#ECE67E

#F6F3C1

#FCFBE9

Rectangle

#ECE67E

#84EC7E

#7E84EC

#E67EEC

Compound

#ECE67E

#BBEC7E

#7E84EC

#B07EEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EB98

#EFECB7

#F3F1D8

Darker

#E6DE3B

#B5AD13

#6B6609

Saturation

#C5C4A5

#ECE67E

#F5EF75

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE67E

#F3E180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE67E

#E7E791

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE67E

#F2DAE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Texas 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

#F0D97A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE67E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDE9E

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.

#5A61D9

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: #ECE67E;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE67E;

CSS Variable

--color-texas: #ECE67E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'texas': '#ECE67E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE67E] text-[#ECE67E]

SCSS

$texas: #ECE67E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE67E?

#ECE67E is Texas, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE67E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Texas?

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

What colors pair well with Texas?

Texas 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 Texas?

You can download Texas 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 Texas?

The hex code is #ECE67E. In RGB it's 236, 230, 126, and in HSL it's 57°, 74%, 71%.

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