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Fresh Straw

#EECC66

RGB 238, 204, 102 · HSL 45°, 80%, 67% · CMYK 0, 14, 57, 7

Fresh Straw is #EECC66 in HEX — rgb(238, 204, 102), hsl(45°, 80%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 57%, 7%).

Fresh Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 80%, 67%. 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#EECC66

RGB238, 204, 102

HSL45°, 80%, 67%

HSV45°, 57%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 57, 7

Decimal15649894

CSS RGBrgb(238, 204, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 80%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Buttercup S16G5

ΔE 3.1 · #F3CA64

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 3.7 · #E4C665

PPG

Sol De Yucatan 17-18

ΔE 3.9 · #F1C96A

Vista Paint

Sun Touched C-820

ΔE 4 · #F8D473

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 4 · #EDD26F

Benjamin Moore

Firefly 299

ΔE 4.3 · #EFC564

Valspar

Fall Meadow 3007-3B

ΔE 4.3 · #E1C861

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 4.4 · #FBD473

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Touched 821

ΔE 4.5 · #FAD675

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 4.6 · #F6CA69

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 4.6 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 5.7 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.3 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.1 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8.4 · #FFD880

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.9 · #E1CC4F

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

#EECC66

#6889EE

Analogous

#EE8968

#EECC66

#CDEE68

Triadic

#EECC66

#68EECD

#CD68EE

Split-Complementary

#EECC66

#68CDEE

#8968EE

Tetradic

#EECC66

#68EE89

#6889EE

#EE68CD

Monochromatic

#AA8413

#E7B623

#EECC66

#F6E3AC

#FCF7E8

Rectangle

#EECC66

#89EE68

#6889EE

#CD68EE

Compound

#EECC66

#CDEE68

#6889EE

#8968EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2D786

#EFDEAA

#F2EAD1

Darker

#ECBA25

#B1870B

#695004

Saturation

#BFB597

#EECD68

#F7D15F

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EECC66

#E5D266

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EECC66

#D2D27A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EECC66

#F2C1CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Straw 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

#F2C668

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EECC66

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCB8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#476CDC

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: #EECC66;

CSS — background

background-color: #EECC66;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-straw: #EECC66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-straw': '#EECC66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EECC66] text-[#EECC66]

SCSS

$fresh-straw: #EECC66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EECC66?

#EECC66 is Fresh Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EECC66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Straw?

Fresh Straw 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 Fresh Straw?

You can download Fresh Straw 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 Fresh Straw?

The hex code is #EECC66. In RGB it's 238, 204, 102, and in HSL it's 45°, 80%, 67%.

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