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Gargantua

#EEEE55

RGB 238, 238, 85 · HSL 60°, 82%, 63% · CMYK 0, 0, 64, 7

Gargantua is #EEEE55 in HEX — rgb(238, 238, 85), hsl(60°, 82%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 64%, 7%).

Gargantua pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 82%, 63%. 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#EEEE55

RGB238, 238, 85

HSL60°, 82%, 63%

HSV60°, 64%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 64, 7

Decimal15658581

CSS RGBrgb(238, 238, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 82%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lime Tree P340-4

ΔE 8 · #D4E449

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 8.2 · #D4DD4C

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 8.7 · #E6D943

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 9.1 · #EBE134

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 11.2 · #E2E566

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 11.2 · #D4CF3E

Dunn-Edwards

Limelight DE5516

ΔE 12.2 · #D0D34D

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 13.4 · #CCC921

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 15 · #FFDE42

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 15.1 · #F8F32B

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 17.9 · #B2C216

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 18 · #EDEB00

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 21.2 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 21.5 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 22.5 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#EEEE55

#5353EE

Analogous

#EEA153

#EEEE55

#A1EE53

Triadic

#EEEE55

#53EEEE

#EE53EE

Split-Complementary

#EEEE55

#53A1EE

#A153EE

Tetradic

#EEEE55

#53EEA1

#5353EE

#EE53A1

Monochromatic

#99990F

#DFDF16

#EEEE55

#F5F599

#FCFCDF

Rectangle

#EEEE55

#53EE53

#5353EE

#EE53EE

Compound

#EEEE55

#A1EE53

#5353EE

#A153EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1F176

#EEEE9F

#F1F1CB

Darker

#EDED14

#A8A809

#646403

Saturation

#B8B889

#EEEE53

#F7F74B

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

17.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEEE55

#FCE559

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEEE55

#EEEE79

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEEE55

#F5DEE8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gargantua 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

#F2DF5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEEE55

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE47F

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.

#3636DB

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: #EEEE55;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEEE55;

CSS Variable

--color-gargantua: #EEEE55;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gargantua': '#EEEE55' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEEE55] text-[#EEEE55]

SCSS

$gargantua: #EEEE55;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEEE55?

#EEEE55 is Gargantua, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEEE55 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gargantua?

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

What colors pair well with Gargantua?

Gargantua 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 Gargantua?

You can download Gargantua 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 Gargantua?

The hex code is #EEEE55. In RGB it's 238, 238, 85, and in HSL it's 60°, 82%, 63%.

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