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Yellow Iris

#EDE68A

RGB 237, 230, 138 · HSL 56°, 73%, 74% · CMYK 0, 3, 42, 7

Yellow Iris is #EDE68A in HEX — rgb(237, 230, 138), hsl(56°, 73%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 42%, 7%).

Yellow Iris pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 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#EDE68A

RGB237, 230, 138

HSL56°, 73%, 74%

HSV56°, 42%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 42, 7

Decimal15591050

CSS RGBrgb(237, 230, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 73%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pear Cider P330-3

ΔE 2 · #EBE78E

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 2.2 · #EAE283

Benjamin Moore

San 360

ΔE 4.3 · #F8E890

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 4.7 · #E2E38D

Vista Paint

Lemon Burst K-467

ΔE 5 · #FEEE91

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 5.1 · #F8EB97

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 5.3 · #E2E48F

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 5.6 · #E6DA78

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.8 · #FDED98

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 6.4 · #FFF29D

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 6.6 · #E0E491

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6.7 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.5 · #E0CD74

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.7 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 12.1 · #F7E29D

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EDE68A

#8C93ED

Analogous

#EDB68C

#EDE68A

#C3ED8C

Triadic

#EDE68A

#8CEDE7

#E78CED

Split-Complementary

#EDE68A

#8CC3ED

#B68CED

Tetradic

#EDE68A

#8CEDB6

#8C93ED

#ED8CC3

Monochromatic

#C2B71E

#E3D94A

#EDE68A

#F7F5CE

#FCFAE9

Rectangle

#EDE68A

#93ED8C

#8C93ED

#E78CED

Compound

#EDE68A

#C3ED8C

#8C93ED

#B68CED

Variations

Lighter

#F1ECA3

#F0EDBF

#F4F2DC

Darker

#E7DC47

#BBB014

#6F680A

Saturation

#CBC9AE

#EDE78C

#F6EE83

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE68A

#F3E28C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE68A

#E7E79A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE68A

#F2DBE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow Iris 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

#F1D983

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE68A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDEA7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#666EDB

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: #EDE68A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE68A;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow-iris: #EDE68A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow-iris': '#EDE68A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE68A] text-[#EDE68A]

SCSS

$yellow-iris: #EDE68A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE68A?

#EDE68A is Yellow Iris, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE68A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow Iris?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow Iris?

Yellow Iris 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 Iris?

You can download Yellow Iris 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 Iris?

The hex code is #EDE68A. In RGB it's 237, 230, 138, and in HSL it's 56°, 73%, 74%.

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