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Citrus Rind

#EDE0AE

RGB 237, 224, 174 · HSL 48°, 64%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 27, 7

Citrus Rind is #EDE0AE in HEX — rgb(237, 224, 174), hsl(48°, 64%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 27%, 7%).

Citrus Rind pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 64%, 81%. 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#EDE0AE

RGB237, 224, 174

HSL48°, 64%, 81%

HSV48°, 27%, 93%

CMYK0, 5, 27, 7

Decimal15589550

CSS RGBrgb(237, 224, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 64%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Butter Cookie 1108-3

ΔE 1.4 · #F0E4B2

Sherwin-Williams

Moonraker SW6701

ΔE 1.4 · #EEE3B2

Benjamin Moore

Harp 213

ΔE 1.5 · #F2E3B0

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 1.5 · #ECDDAD

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 1.7 · #F3E3B1

Vista Paint

Sweetie Pie C-803

ΔE 2.1 · #F3E4B4

Valspar

Pecan Cream 3006-4B

ΔE 2.3 · #F3E4AF

Behr

Castle Stone 360E-2

ΔE 2.3 · #E7DCAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 2.4 · #EFE4AE

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 3.3 · #EFDBA7

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.7 · #F3DEA9

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4 · #F6DFAD

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 4.3 · #F4DEA8

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.2 · #EADFB7

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.1 · #E6D690

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

#EDE0AE

#B0BCEE

Analogous

#EEC2B0

#EDE0AE

#DBEEB0

Triadic

#EDE0AE

#B0EEE1

#E1B0EE

Split-Complementary

#EDE0AE

#B0DBEE

#C2B0EE

Tetradic

#EDE0AE

#B0EEC2

#B0BCEE

#EEB0DB

Monochromatic

#D2B232

#E0CA71

#EDE0AE

#FAF7EA

Rectangle

#EDE0AE

#BCEEB0

#B0BCEE

#E1B0EE

Compound

#EDE0AE

#DBEEB0

#B0BCEE

#C2B0EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1E7BF

#F2EBD2

#F6F3E6

Darker

#E2C969

#C2A222

#735F11

Saturation

#D8D4C5

#EEE1B0

#F6E6A7

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE0AE

#ECE1AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE0AE

#E2E2B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE0AE

#F0D9DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citrus Rind 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

#F1D59E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE0AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDAC2

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.

#8496DB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EDE0AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE0AE;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus-rind: #EDE0AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus-rind': '#EDE0AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE0AE] text-[#EDE0AE]

SCSS

$citrus-rind: #EDE0AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE0AE?

#EDE0AE is Citrus Rind, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE0AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus Rind?

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

What colors pair well with Citrus Rind?

Citrus Rind 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 Citrus Rind?

You can download Citrus Rind 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 Citrus Rind?

The hex code is #EDE0AE. In RGB it's 237, 224, 174, and in HSL it's 48°, 64%, 81%.

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