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Midsummer Gold

#EDAD14

RGB 237, 173, 20 · HSL 42°, 86%, 50% · CMYK 0, 27, 92, 7

Midsummer Gold is #EDAD14 in HEX — rgb(237, 173, 20), hsl(42°, 86%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 92%, 7%).

Midsummer Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 86%, 50%. 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#EDAD14

RGB237, 173, 20

HSL42°, 86%, 50%

HSV42°, 92%, 93%

CMYK0, 27, 92, 7

Decimal15576340

CSS RGBrgb(237, 173, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 86%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Midsummer Gold P280-7

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Drops 823

ΔE 2.4 · #EAAF11

Vista Paint

Golden Autumn K-520

ΔE 3.5 · #F0A90A

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Sun DE5349

ΔE 4.3 · #F9B82B

Dulux

Gold Rush S14H9

ΔE 5 · #FCBA2D

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 5.5 · #F8AC1D

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 5.6 · #F4A900

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 5.7 · #FFBC2E

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 6.2 · #FFB32A

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 6.5 · #FFBC35

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 7.1 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 8.2 · #FDAD00

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 11.7 · #FFCA2C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 12.2 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 16.5 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.7 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#EDAD14

#1254ED

Analogous

#ED3E12

#EDAD14

#C1ED12

Triadic

#EDAD14

#12EDAB

#AB12ED

Split-Complementary

#EDAD14

#12C1ED

#3E12ED

Tetradic

#EDAD14

#12ED3E

#1254ED

#ED12C1

Monochromatic

#5F4507

#A6780C

#EDAD14

#F3C459

#F8DEA0

Rectangle

#EDAD14

#54ED12

#1254ED

#AB12ED

Compound

#EDAD14

#C1ED12

#1254ED

#3E12ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1BC41

#EAC97B

#EDDDB8

Darker

#C28B0A

#886104

#513900

Saturation

#A08D5F

#EDAB12

#F6AF09

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDAD14

#D5C009

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDAD14

#BABA46

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDAD14

#EFA2AD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Midsummer Gold 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

#F1AE2A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDAD14

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB34E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1D4DBC

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: #EDAD14;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDAD14;

CSS Variable

--color-midsummer-gold: #EDAD14;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'midsummer-gold': '#EDAD14' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDAD14] text-[#EDAD14]

SCSS

$midsummer-gold: #EDAD14;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDAD14?

#EDAD14 is Midsummer Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDAD14 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Midsummer Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Midsummer Gold?

Midsummer Gold 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 Midsummer Gold?

You can download Midsummer Gold 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 Midsummer Gold?

The hex code is #EDAD14. In RGB it's 237, 173, 20, and in HSL it's 42°, 86%, 50%.

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