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City

#EDE09C

RGB 237, 224, 156 · HSL 50°, 69%, 77% · CMYK 0, 5, 34, 7

City is #EDE09C in HEX — rgb(237, 224, 156), hsl(50°, 69%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 34%, 7%).

City pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 69%, 77%. 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#EDE09C

RGB237, 224, 156

HSL50°, 69%, 77%

HSV50°, 34%, 93%

CMYK0, 5, 34, 7

Decimal15589532

CSS RGBrgb(237, 224, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 69%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

City 368

Exact match

Vista Paint

Goldiluxe K-459

ΔE 0.9 · #EBDE99

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 2 · #E8DF99

Dulux

Mesmerize S17G3

ΔE 2.1 · #EDE29A

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 3 · #F6E3A1

Dunn-Edwards

Sugar Cookie DE5450

ΔE 3.4 · #F2E2A4

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.5 · #F7E29D

PPG

Wright Cornfield Tan FLLW785

ΔE 3.5 · #F9E8A5

Valspar

Wild Daisy 3007-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #F3E298

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 3.8 · #E6D690

Behr

Sweet Corn 370C-3

ΔE 3.9 · #F5EBA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 4 · #E3D590

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 4.2 · #EEDA9C

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 5.3 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 7.4 · #F7D99B

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.1 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#EDE09C

#9CA9ED

Analogous

#EDB79C

#EDE09C

#D2ED9C

Triadic

#EDE09C

#9CEDDF

#DF9CED

Split-Complementary

#EDE09C

#9CD2ED

#B79CED

Tetradic

#EDE09C

#9CEDB7

#9CA9ED

#ED9CD2

Monochromatic

#CBAF25

#E1CB5B

#EDE09C

#F9F4DD

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#EDE09C

#A9ED9C

#9CA9ED

#DF9CED

Compound

#EDE09C

#D2ED9C

#9CA9ED

#B79CED

Variations

Lighter

#F0E6B0

#F0EAC7

#F4F1E1

Darker

#E4CC56

#BEA31A

#71600D

Saturation

#D0CCB8

#EDDF9C

#F6E593

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE09C

#EEE09D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE09C

#E2E2A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE09C

#F1D7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

City 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

#F1D590

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE09C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDAB4

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.

#7384DB

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: #EDE09C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE09C;

CSS Variable

--color-city: #EDE09C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'city': '#EDE09C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE09C] text-[#EDE09C]

SCSS

$city: #EDE09C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE09C?

#EDE09C is City, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE09C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with City?

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

What colors pair well with City?

City 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 City?

You can download City 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 City?

The hex code is #EDE09C. In RGB it's 237, 224, 156, and in HSL it's 50°, 69%, 77%.

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