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Sulphuric

#EEED56

RGB 238, 237, 86 · HSL 60°, 82%, 64% · CMYK 0, 0, 64, 7

Sulphuric is #EEED56 in HEX — rgb(238, 237, 86), hsl(60°, 82%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 64%, 7%).

Sulphuric pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 82%, 64%. 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#EEED56

RGB238, 237, 86

HSL60°, 82%, 64%

HSV60°, 64%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 64, 7

Decimal15658326

CSS RGBrgb(238, 237, 86)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 82%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 7.9 · #D4DD4C

Behr

Lime Tree P340-4

ΔE 8.2 · #D4E449

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 8.2 · #E6D943

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 9.4 · #EBE134

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 10.5 · #E2E566

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 10.7 · #D4CF3E

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 11.5 · #D0D34D

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 13.3 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 14.7 · #FFDE42

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 15.8 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.2 · #F2D964

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 17.9 · #B2C216

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 20.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 20.9 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22.5 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 29.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#EEED56

#5858EE

Analogous

#EEA358

#EEED56

#A3EE58

Triadic

#EEED56

#58EEEE

#EE58EE

Split-Complementary

#EEED56

#58A3EE

#A358EE

Tetradic

#EEED56

#58EEA3

#5858EE

#EE58A3

Monochromatic

#9E9E10

#E3E316

#EEED56

#F5F59E

#FCFCE3

Rectangle

#EEED56

#58EE58

#5858EE

#EE58EE

Compound

#EEED56

#A3EE58

#5858EE

#A358EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2F279

#EEEEA2

#F1F1CC

Darker

#EEEE17

#ABAB09

#656503

Saturation

#BABA8D

#EEEE58

#F7F750

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEED56

#FBE55A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEED56

#EDED79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEED56

#F5DDE7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sulphuric 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

#F2DE5C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEED56

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE380

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE8

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.

#3A3ADC

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: #EEED56;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEED56;

CSS Variable

--color-sulphuric: #EEED56;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sulphuric': '#EEED56' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEED56] text-[#EEED56]

SCSS

$sulphuric: #EEED56;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEED56?

#EEED56 is Sulphuric, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEED56 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sulphuric?

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

What colors pair well with Sulphuric?

Sulphuric 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 Sulphuric?

You can download Sulphuric 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 Sulphuric?

The hex code is #EEED56. In RGB it's 238, 237, 86, and in HSL it's 60°, 82%, 64%.

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