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Titanium Yellow

#EEE600

RGB 238, 230, 0 · HSL 58°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 3, 100, 7

Titanium Yellow is #EEE600 in HEX — rgb(238, 230, 0), hsl(58°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 100%, 7%).

Titanium Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 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#EEE600

RGB238, 230, 0

HSL58°, 100%, 47%

HSV58°, 100%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 100, 7

Decimal15656448

CSS RGBrgb(238, 230, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 3.2 · #EDEB00

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 5 · #F8F32B

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 7.8 · #E9DD24

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 9.9 · #DAD000

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 10.3 · #D3D713

Behr

Lemon Tart 380B-6

ΔE 13.4 · #FDDB25

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 14.7 · #FFDF38

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 14.9 · #FFD704

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 17 · #F8D016

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 17 · #CCC921

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 18.8 · #FACD03

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 21.3 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 24 · #FFC700

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 34.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 36.3 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 41.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EEE600

#0008F0

Analogous

#F07000

#EEE600

#80F000

Triadic

#EEE600

#00F0E8

#E800F0

Split-Complementary

#EEE600

#0080F0

#7000F0

Tetradic

#EEE600

#00F070

#0008F0

#F00080

Monochromatic

#575400

#A39E00

#EEE600

#FFF93D

#FFFB8A

Rectangle

#EEE600

#08F000

#0008F0

#E800F0

Compound

#EEE600

#80F000

#0008F0

#7000F0

Variations

Lighter

#FFF827

#F3EE69

#F1EFAF

Darker

#C0B900

#847F00

#4D4A00

Saturation

#9C9954

#F0E800

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE600

#F8E013

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE600

#E7E75A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE600

#F5D5E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Titanium 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

#F2D91B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE600

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFDE3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#141AB7

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: #EEE600;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE600;

CSS Variable

--color-titanium-yellow: #EEE600;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'titanium-yellow': '#EEE600' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE600] text-[#EEE600]

SCSS

$titanium-yellow: #EEE600;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE600?

#EEE600 is Titanium Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE600 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Titanium Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Titanium Yellow?

Titanium 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 Titanium Yellow?

You can download Titanium 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 Titanium Yellow?

The hex code is #EEE600. In RGB it's 238, 230, 0, and in HSL it's 58°, 100%, 47%.

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