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Pitapat

#EDEB9A

RGB 237, 235, 154 · HSL 59°, 70%, 77% · CMYK 0, 1, 35, 7

Pitapat is #EDEB9A in HEX — rgb(237, 235, 154), hsl(59°, 70%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 35%, 7%).

Pitapat pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 70%, 77%. 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#EDEB9A

RGB237, 235, 154

HSL59°, 70%, 77%

HSV59°, 35%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 35, 7

Decimal15592346

CSS RGBrgb(237, 235, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 70%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 1.6 · #E8E999

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2025-50

ΔE 2.1 · #F1F1A0

Behr

Lily Bulb P320-3

ΔE 2.6 · #F3EE99

Vista Paint

Golden Treasure K-435

ΔE 2.7 · #F2EA9C

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

ΔE 2.7 · #EFF19D

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F1E99B

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 3.2 · #F7EE9C

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 3.8 · #E2E48F

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 4.8 · #F8EB97

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 5.8 · #FFF29D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.3 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6.6 · #F7E594

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 9.4 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.6 · #E6D690

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 10.2 · #DBE8A7

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.4 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#EDEB9A

#9B9DED

Analogous

#EDC39B

#EDEB9A

#C6ED9B

Triadic

#EDEB9A

#9BEDEC

#EC9BED

Split-Complementary

#EDEB9A

#9BC6ED

#C39BED

Tetradic

#EDEB9A

#9BEDC3

#9B9DED

#ED9BC6

Monochromatic

#CCC924

#E2E05A

#EDEB9A

#F9F8DC

#FBFBE9

Rectangle

#EDEB9A

#9DED9B

#9B9DED

#EC9BED

Compound

#EDEB9A

#C6ED9B

#9B9DED

#C39BED

Variations

Lighter

#F1F0AF

#F1F0C7

#F5F4E0

Darker

#E5E355

#BFBC19

#71700C

Saturation

#D1D0B8

#EDEC9B

#F6F592

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEB9A

#F5E69C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEB9A

#EBEBA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEB9A

#F2E1E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pitapat 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

#F1DD8F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEB9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE2B3

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.

#7274DB

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: #EDEB9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEB9A;

CSS Variable

--color-pitapat: #EDEB9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pitapat': '#EDEB9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEB9A] text-[#EDEB9A]

SCSS

$pitapat: #EDEB9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEB9A?

#EDEB9A is Pitapat, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDEB9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pitapat?

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

What colors pair well with Pitapat?

Pitapat 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 Pitapat?

You can download Pitapat 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 Pitapat?

The hex code is #EDEB9A. In RGB it's 237, 235, 154, and in HSL it's 59°, 70%, 77%.

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