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Ancient Yellow

#EECD00

RGB 238, 205, 0 · HSL 52°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 14, 100, 7

Ancient Yellow is #EECD00 in HEX — rgb(238, 205, 0), hsl(52°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 100%, 7%).

Ancient Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 100%, 47%. 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#EECD00

RGB238, 205, 0

HSL52°, 100%, 47%

HSV52°, 100%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 100, 7

Decimal15650048

CSS RGBrgb(238, 205, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Baby 2023-20

ΔE 1 · #F1CE01

Vista Paint

Buttered Popcorn C-842

ΔE 2.9 · #F1CA00

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 3.5 · #F8D016

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 4.1 · #FAD201

Dulux

Jubilation S17H9

ΔE 4.2 · #FBD624

Behr

Lemon Zest S-G-390

ΔE 4.7 · #FCD709

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 5.4 · #FACD03

Dunn-Edwards

Electric Glow DEA119

ΔE 6.4 · #FFD100

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 7.7 · #FFDF38

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 8.1 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 10.4 · #FFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11.9 · #FAD140

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 15.5 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 22.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 27.5 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.6 · #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

#EECD00

#0020F0

Analogous

#F05800

#EECD00

#98F000

Triadic

#EECD00

#00F0D0

#D000F0

Split-Complementary

#EECD00

#0098F0

#5800F0

Tetradic

#EECD00

#00F058

#0020F0

#F00098

Monochromatic

#574B00

#A38D00

#EECD00

#FFE53D

#FFEF8A

Rectangle

#EECD00

#20F000

#0020F0

#D000F0

Compound

#EECD00

#98F000

#0020F0

#5800F0

Variations

Lighter

#FFE227

#F3E069

#F1E8AF

Darker

#C0A600

#847200

#4D4200

Saturation

#9C9254

#F0D000

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EECD00

#E8D104

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EECD00

#D3D350

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EECD00

#F3BECA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ancient Yellow 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

#F2C61B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EECD00

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCB3F

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.

#142AB7

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #EECD00;

CSS — background

background-color: #EECD00;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-yellow: #EECD00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-yellow': '#EECD00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EECD00] text-[#EECD00]

SCSS

$ancient-yellow: #EECD00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EECD00?

#EECD00 is Ancient Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EECD00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Ancient Yellow?

Ancient Yellow 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 Ancient Yellow?

You can download Ancient Yellow 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 Ancient Yellow?

The hex code is #EECD00. In RGB it's 238, 205, 0, and in HSL it's 52°, 100%, 47%.

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