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Baklava

#EFB435

RGB 239, 180, 53 · HSL 41°, 85%, 57% · CMYK 0, 25, 78, 6

Baklava is #EFB435 in HEX — rgb(239, 180, 53), hsl(41°, 85%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 78%, 6%).

Baklava pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 85%, 57%. 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#EFB435

RGB239, 180, 53

HSL41°, 85%, 57%

HSV41°, 78%, 94%

CMYK0, 25, 78, 6

Decimal15709237

CSS RGBrgb(239, 180, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 85%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Antique Gold K-521

ΔE 3 · #F8BA38

Behr

Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A

ΔE 3.8 · #F7B932

Valspar

Buttered Toffee 3005-3A

ΔE 3.9 · #EFBB3B

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 4 · #F5B72E

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 5.2 · #FFBE47

Dunn-Edwards

Sunflower DE5391

ΔE 5.3 · #F0BE3A

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 5.5 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 5.9 · #FFBC35

Dulux

Sharp Yellow S16G7 · SB7A9

ΔE 5.9 · #EBB943

Sherwin-Williams

Goldenrod SW6677

ΔE 8.6 · #F2AF46

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.6 · #FECA43

RAL

Maize Yellow 1006

ΔE 9 · #E4A010

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 10.4 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.8 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.7 · #FAD140

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EFB435

#346FEF

Analogous

#EF5634

#EFB435

#CCEF34

Triadic

#EFB435

#34EFB4

#B434EF

Split-Complementary

#EFB435

#34CCEF

#5634EF

Tetradic

#EFB435

#34EF56

#346FEF

#EF34CC

Monochromatic

#7F5A0A

#C68C10

#EFB435

#F4CE7B

#FAE8C2

Rectangle

#EFB435

#6FEF34

#346FEF

#B434EF

Compound

#EFB435

#CCEF34

#346FEF

#5634EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2C35D

#EDCF8E

#EFE1C2

Darker

#DC9A0D

#9B6B05

#5C3F01

Saturation

#AD9C75

#EFB434

#F7B72C

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFB435

#D9C532

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFB435

#C0C055

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFB435

#F2A9B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Baklava 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

#F3B443

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFB435

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B967

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#225BD5

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: #EFB435;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFB435;

CSS Variable

--color-baklava: #EFB435;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baklava': '#EFB435' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFB435] text-[#EFB435]

SCSS

$baklava: #EFB435;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFB435?

#EFB435 is Baklava, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFB435 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baklava?

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

What colors pair well with Baklava?

Baklava 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 Baklava?

You can download Baklava 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 Baklava?

The hex code is #EFB435. In RGB it's 239, 180, 53, and in HSL it's 41°, 85%, 57%.

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