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Pollen

#EEEEAA

RGB 238, 238, 170 · HSL 60°, 67%, 80% · CMYK 0, 0, 29, 7

Pollen is #EEEEAA in HEX — rgb(238, 238, 170), hsl(60°, 67%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 29%, 7%).

Pollen pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 67%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EEEEAA

RGB238, 238, 170

HSL60°, 67%, 80%

HSV60°, 29%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 29, 7

Decimal15658666

CSS RGBrgb(238, 238, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 67%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

ΔE 1 · #EBECA7

Behr

Lantern Light P320-2

ΔE 2.5 · #F6F3B1

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 3.1 · #F0EBAC

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 3.4 · #F3EBA5

Benjamin Moore

Hibiscus 2027-50

ΔE 3.5 · #E9EAA0

Dulux

Bottlebrush Blossom S19H2

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEDB0

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 4 · #ECEBAF

Vista Paint

Rise and Shine K-468

ΔE 4.5 · #FAF2B3

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 5.1 · #E8E1A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 5.4 · #F8ECAE

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 6 · #DBE8A7

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 8 · #F6E3A1

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 8.9 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.9 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#EEEEAA

#AAAAEE

Analogous

#EECCAA

#EEEEAA

#CCEEAA

Triadic

#EEEEAA

#AAEEEE

#EEAAEE

Split-Complementary

#EEEEAA

#AACCEE

#CCAAEE

Tetradic

#EEEEAA

#AAEECC

#AAAAEE

#EEAACC

Monochromatic

#D5D52A

#E2E26A

#EEEEAA

#FBFBEA

Rectangle

#EEEEAA

#AAEEAA

#AAAAEE

#EEAAEE

Compound

#EEEEAA

#CCEEAA

#AAAAEE

#CCAAEE

Variations

Lighter

#F2F2BB

#F2F2CF

#F6F6E5

Darker

#E4E463

#C3C31E

#74740F

Saturation

#D6D6C2

#EEEEAA

#F7F7A1

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.45:1

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Deuteranopia

#EEEEAA

#F6E9AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEEEAA

#EEEEB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEEEAA

#F2E5EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pollen 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

#F2DF9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEEEAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE4BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#7F7FDC

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: #EEEEAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEEEAA;

CSS Variable

--color-pollen: #EEEEAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pollen': '#EEEEAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEEEAA] text-[#EEEEAA]

SCSS

$pollen: #EEEEAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEEEAA?

#EEEEAA is Pollen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEEEAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pollen?

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

What colors pair well with Pollen?

Pollen 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 Pollen?

You can download Pollen 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 Pollen?

The hex code is #EEEEAA. In RGB it's 238, 238, 170, and in HSL it's 60°, 67%, 80%.

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