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Golden Scarab

#EDDB8E

RGB 237, 219, 142 · HSL 49°, 73%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 40, 7

Golden Scarab is #EDDB8E in HEX — rgb(237, 219, 142), hsl(49°, 73%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 40%, 7%).

Golden Scarab pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 73%, 74%. 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#EDDB8E

RGB237, 219, 142

HSL49°, 73%, 74%

HSV49°, 40%, 93%

CMYK0, 8, 40, 7

Decimal15588238

CSS RGBrgb(237, 219, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 73%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Laguna 291

ΔE 1.8 · #ECD78A

Sherwin-Williams

Lively Yellow SW6702

ΔE 2.6 · #E6D88E

Valspar

Wild Daisy 3007-4A

ΔE 3 · #F3E298

Behr

Honey Tone 360C-3

ΔE 3.6 · #F6E08E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.9 · #E6D690

Vista Paint

Sign of the Crown C-819

ΔE 4.5 · #FCE297

Dulux

Lemon Delicious S15H3

ΔE 4.5 · #FCE398

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 4.6 · #FCE79A

Hallman-Lindsay

Scene Stealer 833

ΔE 4.6 · #FAE89A

Dunn-Edwards

Beach House DE5430

ΔE 5 · #EDD481

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.1 · #F7E29D

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 5.4 · #E8DF99

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.9 · #FAE39F

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 6.2 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 7 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EDDB8E

#8C9EED

Analogous

#EDAB8C

#EDDB8E

#CEED8C

Triadic

#EDDB8E

#8CEDDB

#DB8CED

Split-Complementary

#EDDB8E

#8CCEED

#AB8CED

Tetradic

#EDDB8E

#8CEDAB

#8C9EED

#ED8CCE

Monochromatic

#C2A41E

#E3C74A

#EDDB8E

#F7F0CE

#FCF8E9

Rectangle

#EDDB8E

#9EED8C

#8C9EED

#DB8CED

Compound

#EDDB8E

#CEED8C

#8C9EED

#AB8CED

Variations

Lighter

#F1E2A3

#F0E7BF

#F4EFDC

Darker

#E7C947

#BB9D14

#6F5C0A

Saturation

#CBC6AE

#EDDB8C

#F6E183

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDDB8E

#EBDC8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDDB8E

#DEDE9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDDB8E

#F1D2D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Scarab 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

#F1D186

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDDB8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED6AA

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.

#667BDB

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: #EDDB8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDDB8E;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-scarab: #EDDB8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-scarab': '#EDDB8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDDB8E] text-[#EDDB8E]

SCSS

$golden-scarab: #EDDB8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDDB8E?

#EDDB8E is Golden Scarab, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDDB8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Scarab?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Scarab?

Golden Scarab 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 Golden Scarab?

You can download Golden Scarab 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 Golden Scarab?

The hex code is #EDDB8E. In RGB it's 237, 219, 142, and in HSL it's 49°, 73%, 74%.

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