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Peace Yellow

#EECF9E

RGB 238, 207, 158 · HSL 37°, 70%, 78% · CMYK 0, 13, 34, 7

Peace Yellow is #EECF9E in HEX — rgb(238, 207, 158), hsl(37°, 70%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 34%, 7%).

Peace Yellow pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 70%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EECF9E

RGB238, 207, 158

HSL37°, 70%, 78%

HSV37°, 34%, 93%

CMYK0, 13, 34, 7

Decimal15650718

CSS RGBrgb(238, 207, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 70%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 1.1 · #EED09D

Hallman-Lindsay

Knightley Straw historic-knightley-straw

ΔE 1.7 · #EDCC99

PPG

Toffee Crunch 1207-4

ΔE 1.7 · #EFCEA0

Benjamin Moore

French CC-244

ΔE 2 · #EBD0A1

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 2.3 · #EFCB9B

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 2.3 · #F5D5A3

Kilz

Cottage Yellow LD150-01

ΔE 2.5 · #F3CFA1

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 2.6 · #ECCE98

Dulux

Pale Wood S13F2

ΔE 2.7 · #EAD0A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.9 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3 · #E9D19E

Valspar

Delightful Moon 3004-6A

ΔE 3 · #EBC995

Behr

Fireflies QE-26

ΔE 3.2 · #F5D8A6

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.7 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#EECF9E

#A0BEEE

Analogous

#EEA9A0

#EECF9E

#E5EEA0

Triadic

#EECF9E

#A0EED0

#D0A0EE

Split-Complementary

#EECF9E

#A0E5EE

#A9A0EE

Tetradic

#EECF9E

#A0EEA9

#A0BEEE

#EEA0E5

Monochromatic

#D08E25

#E3B05F

#EECF9E

#FAF0E1

#FBF4E9

Rectangle

#EECF9E

#BEEEA0

#A0BEEE

#D0A0EE

Compound

#EECF9E

#E5EEA0

#A0BEEE

#A9A0EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2D9B3

#F1E2C9

#F5EEE2

Darker

#E6B059

#C28119

#734C0C

Saturation

#D3CABB

#EED0A0

#F7D297

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EECF9E

#E3D79E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EECF9E

#D5D5A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EECF9E

#F0C9CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Peace Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F2C892

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EECF9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCDB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#769DDC

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 · 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 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: #EECF9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #EECF9E;

CSS Variable

--color-peace-yellow: #EECF9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peace-yellow': '#EECF9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EECF9E] text-[#EECF9E]

SCSS

$peace-yellow: #EECF9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EECF9E?

#EECF9E is Peace Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EECF9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peace Yellow?

Peace Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Peace Yellow?

Peace Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Peace Yellow?

You can download Peace 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 Peace Yellow?

The hex code is #EECF9E. In RGB it's 238, 207, 158, and in HSL it's 37°, 70%, 78%.

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