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Yellow

#EDD194

RGB 237, 209, 148 · HSL 41°, 71%, 75% · CMYK 0, 12, 38, 7

Yellow is #EDD194 in HEX — rgb(237, 209, 148), hsl(41°, 71%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 38%, 7%).

Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 71%, 75%. 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#EDD194

RGB237, 209, 148

HSL41°, 71%, 75%

HSV41°, 38%, 93%

CMYK0, 12, 38, 7

Decimal15585684

CSS RGBrgb(237, 209, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 71%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow CSP-945

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 0.6 · #ECD193

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 1.7 · #E9D095

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 2.3 · #E6CB8F

Vista Paint

Sunday Afternoon C-903

ΔE 2.4 · #F1D299

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunday Afternoon 904

ΔE 2.9 · #F1D199

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.1 · #F7D99B

Behr

Pismo Dunes 340C-3

ΔE 3.2 · #F5D79E

Dulux

Poached S14G3

ΔE 3.5 · #F5D593

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 3.7 · #F0D39D

PPG

Wayward Wind 1108-4

ΔE 3.7 · #E5D295

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 3.9 · #E8CF99

Dunn-Edwards

Clay Dust DE5373

ΔE 4.6 · #F8DCA3

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.4 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#EDD194

#92AFED

Analogous

#EDA392

#EDD194

#DCED92

Triadic

#EDD194

#92EDD0

#D092ED

Split-Complementary

#EDD194

#92DCED

#A392ED

Tetradic

#EDD194

#92EDA3

#92AFED

#ED92DC

Monochromatic

#C49121

#E1B451

#EDD194

#F8ECD3

#FBF6E9

Rectangle

#EDD194

#AFED92

#92AFED

#D092ED

Compound

#EDD194

#DCED92

#92AFED

#A392ED

Variations

Lighter

#F0D9A8

#F0E1C2

#F4EDDE

Darker

#E5B54D

#BB8717

#6F500B

Saturation

#CDC4B2

#EDD092

#F6D389

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDD194

#E4D794

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDD194

#D6D69E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDD194

#F0C9D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#F1C98A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDD194

Daylight 5500K

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

#DECEAE

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.

#6B8EDA

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: #EDD194;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDD194;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #EDD194;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#EDD194' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDD194] text-[#EDD194]

SCSS

$yellow: #EDD194;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDD194?

#EDD194 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDD194 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #EDD194. In RGB it's 237, 209, 148, and in HSL it's 41°, 71%, 75%.

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