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Almond Cookie

#EEC87C

RGB 238, 200, 124 · HSL 40°, 77%, 71% · CMYK 0, 16, 48, 7

Almond Cookie is #EEC87C in HEX — rgb(238, 200, 124), hsl(40°, 77%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 48%, 7%).

Almond Cookie pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 77%, 71%. 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#EEC87C

RGB238, 200, 124

HSL40°, 77%, 71%

HSV40°, 48%, 93%

CMYK0, 16, 48, 7

Decimal15648892

CSS RGBrgb(238, 200, 124)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 77%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

Exact match

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 0.4 · #EFC87C

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 1.3 · #F2CB80

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 1.6 · #EFC980

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 2.7 · #F2CA83

Behr

Garbanzo Paste M290-4

ΔE 3 · #F0C776

Sherwin-Williams

Yellow Bird SW9022

ΔE 3.2 · #F1CD7B

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.3 · #F2CF86

Valspar

Pale Butter 3003-3C

ΔE 3.4 · #F4C77F

PPG

Yukon Gold 1209-4

ΔE 4.2 · #F3C775

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 4.3 · #F0D181

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 4.4 · #EEC784

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 4.7 · #F2C784

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 5.8 · #F4C472

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 17 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EEC87C

#7CA2EE

Analogous

#EE8F7C

#EEC87C

#DBEE7C

Triadic

#EEC87C

#7CEEC8

#C87CEE

Split-Complementary

#EEC87C

#7CDBEE

#8F7CEE

Tetradic

#EEC87C

#7CEE8F

#7CA2EE

#EE7CDB

Monochromatic

#B98318

#E5AC38

#EEC87C

#F7E4C0

#FCF6E8

Rectangle

#EEC87C

#A2EE7C

#7CA2EE

#C87CEE

Compound

#EEC87C

#DBEE7C

#7CA2EE

#8F7CEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1D396

#F0DCB6

#F3EAD7

Darker

#EAAF38

#B8800F

#6D4B07

Saturation

#C6BBA4

#EEC87C

#F6CB74

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEC87C

#E1D17C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEC87C

#CFCF89

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEC87C

#F1BFC7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Almond Cookie 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

#F2C378

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEC87C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFC89C

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.

#5884DC

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: #EEC87C;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEC87C;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-cookie: #EEC87C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-cookie': '#EEC87C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEC87C] text-[#EEC87C]

SCSS

$almond-cookie: #EEC87C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC87C?

#EEC87C is Almond Cookie, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEC87C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almond Cookie?

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

What colors pair well with Almond Cookie?

Almond Cookie 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 Almond Cookie?

You can download Almond Cookie 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 Almond Cookie?

The hex code is #EEC87C. In RGB it's 238, 200, 124, and in HSL it's 40°, 77%, 71%.

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