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Pastel Yellow

#EFA94A

RGB 239, 169, 74 · HSL 35°, 84%, 61% · CMYK 0, 29, 69, 6

Pastel Yellow is #EFA94A in HEX — rgb(239, 169, 74), hsl(35°, 84%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 69%, 6%).

Pastel Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 84%, 61%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EFA94A

RGB239, 169, 74

HSL35°, 84%, 61%

HSV35°, 69%, 94%

CMYK0, 29, 69, 6

Decimal15706442

CSS RGBrgb(239, 169, 74)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 84%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 3.4 · #EFAE52

Dunn-Edwards

Acorn Squash DE5292

ΔE 3.5 · #EDA740

Dulux

Egyptian Gold S12H7

ΔE 4.3 · #EFA34C

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 4.5 · #F2AF46

Benjamin Moore

Golden 308

ΔE 4.6 · #E5A13A

Behr

Gilded Leaves HDC-FL14-5

ΔE 4.8 · #ECA03D

Valspar

Pumpkin Butter 2007-1B

ΔE 4.8 · #FEAF50

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 5.6 · #FEB14B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 5.8 · #F4AF5B

PPG

Brass Mesh 1209-6

ΔE 6.2 · #E1A84B

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 6.3 · #FFB953

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Essence 934

ΔE 8.2 · #E2AE4D

Vista Paint

Lemon Poppy C-926

ΔE 9 · #E1AD53

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 13.3 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 15.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFA94A

#488EEF

Analogous

#EF5648

#EFA94A

#E1EF48

Triadic

#EFA94A

#48EFA9

#A948EF

Split-Complementary

#EFA94A

#48E1EF

#5648EF

Tetradic

#EFA94A

#48EF56

#488EEF

#EF48E1

Monochromatic

#915A0D

#D88613

#EFA94A

#F5CA8E

#FBEBD5

Rectangle

#EFA94A

#8EEF48

#488EEF

#A948EF

Compound

#EFA94A

#E1EF48

#488EEF

#5648EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2BB6D

#EECA99

#F1E0C8

Darker

#EA8F0F

#A56307

#623A02

Saturation

#B5A082

#EFA948

#F7AB40

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFA94A

#D2C047

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFA94A

#B7B75E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFA94A

#F0A0AB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pastel Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F3AB53

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFA94A

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B077

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2D76DC

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: #EFA94A;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFA94A;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-yellow: #EFA94A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-yellow': '#EFA94A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFA94A] text-[#EFA94A]

SCSS

$pastel-yellow: #EFA94A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFA94A?

#EFA94A is Pastel Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFA94A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Yellow?

Pastel Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pastel Yellow?

Pastel Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pastel Yellow?

You can download Pastel 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 Pastel Yellow?

The hex code is #EFA94A. In RGB it's 239, 169, 74, and in HSL it's 35°, 84%, 61%.

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