YELLOWS

Dark

#EDEDD0

RGB 237, 237, 208 · HSL 60°, 45%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 12, 7

Dark is #EDEDD0 in HEX — rgb(237, 237, 208), hsl(60°, 45%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 7%).

Dark pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 45%, 87%. 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#EDEDD0

RGB237, 237, 208

HSL60°, 45%, 87%

HSV60°, 12%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 12, 7

Decimal15592912

CSS RGBrgb(237, 237, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 45%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dark 2147-60

Exact match

Vista Paint

White Marsh K-423

ΔE 0.4 · #EEEDD0

PPG

Giggle 1217-1

ΔE 1 · #EFF0D3

Dulux

Spring Fever Half S17F1H

ΔE 1.2 · #ECEACE

Hallman-Lindsay

Tender Shoot 782

ΔE 1.5 · #E8EACE

Behr

Lunar Light 770C-1

ΔE 1.6 · #ECEDD3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 1.7 · #EEEACD

Valspar

Whipped Mint 6006-7A

ΔE 1.8 · #EBEFD0

Kilz

In Paradise LG210-01

ΔE 2.1 · #ECF1D3

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Blossom DE5518

ΔE 2.2 · #F4F2D3

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 4.2 · #F5EACC

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 4.4 · #F7F8DF

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 4.5 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 4.9 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 6.8 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EDEDD0

#CFCFED

Analogous

#EDDECF

#EDEDD0

#DEEDCF

Triadic

#EDEDD0

#CFEDED

#EDCFED

Split-Complementary

#EDEDD0

#CFDEED

#DECFED

Tetradic

#EDEDD0

#CFEDDE

#CFCFED

#EDCFDE

Monochromatic

#C3C360

#D8D897

#EDEDD0

#F8F8ED

Rectangle

#EDEDD0

#CFEDCF

#CFCFED

#EDCFED

Compound

#EDEDD0

#DEEDCF

#CFCFED

#DECFED

Variations

Lighter

#F0F0D9

#F3F3E4

#F7F7F0

Darker

#D6D68D

#B6B63E

#6C6C22

Saturation

#E2E2D9

#EDEDCF

#F6F6C6

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDEDD0

#F1EBD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDEDD0

#EDEDD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDEDD0

#EFE9EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dark 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

#F1DEB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDEDD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE3DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A3A3D6

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: #EDEDD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDEDD0;

CSS Variable

--color-dark: #EDEDD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark': '#EDEDD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDEDD0] text-[#EDEDD0]

SCSS

$dark: #EDEDD0;

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#ECECCF · ΔE 0.4

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#E8ECD2 · ΔE 2.2

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#F2F1D7 · ΔE 2.2

Citronée

#F3EDD1 · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDEDD0?

#EDEDD0 is Dark, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDEDD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dark?

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

What colors pair well with Dark?

Dark 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 Dark?

You can download Dark 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 Dark?

The hex code is #EDEDD0. In RGB it's 237, 237, 208, and in HSL it's 60°, 45%, 87%.

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