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Flax

#EEDC82

RGB 238, 220, 130 · HSL 50°, 76%, 72% · CMYK 0, 8, 45, 7

Flax is #EEDC82 in HEX — rgb(238, 220, 130), hsl(50°, 76%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 45%, 7%).

Flax pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 76%, 72%. 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#EEDC82

RGB238, 220, 130

HSL50°, 76%, 72%

HSV50°, 45%, 93%

CMYK0, 8, 45, 7

Decimal15654018

CSS RGBrgb(238, 220, 130)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 76%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Day Glow S17G4

ΔE 1.5 · #EADA82

Behr

Mustard Seed 370D-4

ΔE 2.4 · #ECDD87

Valspar

Island Sun 3007-3C

ΔE 3 · #EFDA86

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 3.8 · #F7E586

Dunn-Edwards

Lustrous Yellow DE5472

ΔE 4.6 · #E6DA78

Vista Paint

Australian Outlook K-458

ΔE 4.7 · #E0D27D

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 5.3 · #E0CD74

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Glow 828

ΔE 5.5 · #FEE18B

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 5.7 · #F7E594

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 6.2 · #FFDF85

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 6.4 · #FADB89

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 6.5 · #F9D97B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.7 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 7.6 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EEDC82

#8193EE

Analogous

#EEA681

#EEDC82

#CAEE81

Triadic

#EEDC82

#81EEDC

#DC81EE

Split-Complementary

#EEDC82

#81CAEE

#A681EE

Tetradic

#EEDC82

#81EEA6

#8193EE

#EE81CA

Monochromatic

#BCA11A

#E5C93E

#EEDC82

#F7EFC5

#FCF9E9

Rectangle

#EEDC82

#93EE81

#8193EE

#DC81EE

Compound

#EEDC82

#CAEE81

#8193EE

#A681EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1E39A

#F0E7B8

#F3EFD9

Darker

#E9CC3D

#B99D11

#6E5D07

Saturation

#C8C2A7

#EEDC81

#F6E179

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEDC82

#EDDC83

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEDC82

#DFDF92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEDC82

#F2D1D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flax 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

#F2D27D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEDC82

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFD7A1

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.

#5C71DC

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: #EEDC82;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEDC82;

CSS Variable

--color-flax: #EEDC82;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flax': '#EEDC82' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEDC82] text-[#EEDC82]

SCSS

$flax: #EEDC82;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEDC82?

#EEDC82 is Flax, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEDC82 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flax?

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

What colors pair well with Flax?

Flax 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 Flax?

You can download Flax 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 Flax?

The hex code is #EEDC82. In RGB it's 238, 220, 130, and in HSL it's 50°, 76%, 72%.

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