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Adonis Rose Yellow

#EFBF4D

RGB 239, 191, 77 · HSL 42°, 84%, 62% · CMYK 0, 20, 68, 6

Adonis Rose Yellow is #EFBF4D in HEX — rgb(239, 191, 77), hsl(42°, 84%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 68%, 6%).

Adonis Rose Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 84%, 62%. 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#EFBF4D

RGB239, 191, 77

HSL42°, 84%, 62%

HSV42°, 68%, 94%

CMYK0, 20, 68, 6

Decimal15712077

CSS RGBrgb(239, 191, 77)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 84%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 2 · #F4C454

Benjamin Moore

Luminous 300

ΔE 2.7 · #F0BD51

Dulux

Midas Touch S14H7

ΔE 2.9 · #E8B744

Valspar

Sunday Brunch 3005-3B

ΔE 4.3 · #ECC455

Dunn-Edwards

Honey Glow DE5354

ΔE 4.5 · #E8B447

Vista Paint

Sunny Mood C-821

ΔE 4.6 · #F3C64A

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunny Mood 822

ΔE 5.6 · #F7C84A

Behr

Fuzzy Duckling P270-5

ΔE 5.6 · #FFC64F

PPG

Indian Maize 1214-6

ΔE 5.8 · #E4C14D

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 7.1 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.7 · #DBB651

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 9.2 · #ECC363

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 9.5 · #FECA43

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 10.6 · #CDA434

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.1 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#EFBF4D

#4D7EEF

Analogous

#EF6D4D

#EFBF4D

#CFEF4D

Triadic

#EFBF4D

#4DEFBF

#BF4DEF

Split-Complementary

#EFBF4D

#4DCFEF

#6D4DEF

Tetradic

#EFBF4D

#4DEF6D

#4D7EEF

#EF4DCF

Monochromatic

#966D0D

#DDA013

#EFBF4D

#F6D893

#FCF1D9

Rectangle

#EFBF4D

#7EEF4D

#4D7EEF

#BF4DEF

Compound

#EFBF4D

#CFEF4D

#4D7EEF

#6D4DEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3CC70

#EED59B

#F1E5C9

Darker

#EEAB0F

#A77707

#634602

Saturation

#B7A886

#EFBF4D

#F7C245

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFBF4D

#DFCB4C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFBF4D

#C8C866

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFBF4D

#F2B4BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Adonis Rose Yellow 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

#F3BC55

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFBF4D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C179

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#3064DD

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: #EFBF4D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFBF4D;

CSS Variable

--color-adonis-rose-yellow: #EFBF4D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'adonis-rose-yellow': '#EFBF4D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFBF4D] text-[#EFBF4D]

SCSS

$adonis-rose-yellow: #EFBF4D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFBF4D?

#EFBF4D is Adonis Rose Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFBF4D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Adonis Rose Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Adonis Rose Yellow?

Adonis Rose Yellow 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 Adonis Rose Yellow?

You can download Adonis Rose 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 Adonis Rose Yellow?

The hex code is #EFBF4D. In RGB it's 239, 191, 77, and in HSL it's 42°, 84%, 62%.

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