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Angelic Descent

#EECC33

RGB 238, 204, 51 · HSL 49°, 85%, 57% · CMYK 0, 14, 79, 7

Angelic Descent is #EECC33 in HEX — rgb(238, 204, 51), hsl(49°, 85%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 79%, 7%).

Angelic Descent pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 85%, 57%. 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#EECC33

RGB238, 204, 51

HSL49°, 85%, 57%

HSV49°, 79%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 79, 7

Decimal15649843

CSS RGBrgb(238, 204, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 85%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Soleil DE5419

ΔE 2 · #E9CB2E

Behr

Citrus Zest 390B-6

ΔE 2.2 · #ECCC39

Benjamin Moore

Sunrays 343

ΔE 2.4 · #F1CA34

Vista Paint

Basket of Gold C-835

ΔE 2.5 · #F3CC38

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 2.6 · #F5D033

Hallman-Lindsay

Basket Of Gold 836

ΔE 3.6 · #F4CC3C

Dulux

Dandelion Yellow S16H8 · SB7A5

ΔE 4.1 · #FCD33B

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 4.2 · #FAD140

Valspar

Golden Yellow 3007-1B

ΔE 4.7 · #FCD545

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 5 · #FED340

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 5.6 · #FFD637

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 8.8 · #FFD754

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8.9 · #FFCA2C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 17.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 18.6 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 22.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#EECC33

#3456EF

Analogous

#EF6F34

#EECC33

#B4EF34

Triadic

#EECC33

#34EFCC

#CC34EF

Split-Complementary

#EECC33

#34B4EF

#6F34EF

Tetradic

#EECC33

#34EF6F

#3456EF

#EF34B4

Monochromatic

#7F6A0A

#C6A510

#EECC33

#F4DE7B

#FAF0C2

Rectangle

#EECC33

#56EF34

#3456EF

#CC34EF

Compound

#EECC33

#B4EF34

#3456EF

#6F34EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D75D

#EDDB8E

#EFE7C2

Darker

#DCB60D

#9B7F05

#5C4B01

Saturation

#ADA375

#EFCC34

#F7D22C

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EECC33

#E7D134

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EECC33

#D2D25C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EECC33

#F3BEC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Angelic Descent 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

#F2C641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EECC33

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCB66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#2243D5

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: #EECC33;

CSS — background

background-color: #EECC33;

CSS Variable

--color-angelic-descent: #EECC33;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'angelic-descent': '#EECC33' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EECC33] text-[#EECC33]

SCSS

$angelic-descent: #EECC33;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EECC33?

#EECC33 is Angelic Descent, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EECC33 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Angelic Descent?

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

What colors pair well with Angelic Descent?

Angelic Descent 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 Angelic Descent?

You can download Angelic Descent 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 Angelic Descent?

The hex code is #EECC33. In RGB it's 238, 204, 51, and in HSL it's 49°, 85%, 57%.

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