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Colonial Yellow

#EFC488

RGB 239, 196, 136 · HSL 35°, 76%, 74% · CMYK 0, 18, 43, 6

Colonial Yellow is #EFC488 in HEX — rgb(239, 196, 136), hsl(35°, 76%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 43%, 6%).

Colonial Yellow pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 35°, 76%, 74%. 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#EFC488

RGB239, 196, 136

HSL35°, 76%, 74%

HSV35°, 43%, 94%

CMYK0, 18, 43, 6

Decimal15713416

CSS RGBrgb(239, 196, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 76%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Colonial Yellow SW0030

Exact match

Behr

Beacon Yellow HDC-CL-16

ΔE 1.8 · #F3C98C

Vista Paint

Egyptian Gold C-904

ΔE 2 · #EAC385

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 2.1 · #F0C484

Valspar

Golden Chime 3006-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #F0C282

Benjamin Moore

Amber 2159-40

ΔE 2.8 · #EDC080

Kilz

Jolly LD270-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F7C990

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 3.6 · #ECC481

Dulux

Polenta S12G4

ΔE 3.6 · #EFC07F

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 3.7 · #EEC784

Dunn-Edwards

Deserted Path DE5367

ΔE 4.7 · #E7BF7B

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 5.7 · #EFCD96

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 5.9 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 7.4 · #F2CF86

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 13 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#EFC488

#8AB4EF

Analogous

#EF938A

#EFC488

#E7EF8A

Triadic

#EFC488

#8AEFC5

#C58AEF

Split-Complementary

#EFC488

#8AE7EF

#938AEF

Tetradic

#EFC488

#8AEF93

#8AB4EF

#EF8AE7

Monochromatic

#C57E1B

#E6A447

#EFC488

#F8E7CE

#FCF4E9

Rectangle

#EFC488

#B4EF8A

#8AB4EF

#C58AEF

Compound

#EFC488

#E7EF8A

#8AB4EF

#938AEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D1A2

#F1DCBE

#F4EADB

Darker

#EAA544

#BF7611

#714508

Saturation

#CCBFAE

#EFC58A

#F7C682

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC488

#DED088

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC488

#CCCC92

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC488

#F1BDC4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Colonial 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

#F3C081

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC488

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C5A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#6396DE

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: #EFC488;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC488;

CSS Variable

--color-colonial-yellow: #EFC488;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'colonial-yellow': '#EFC488' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC488] text-[#EFC488]

SCSS

$colonial-yellow: #EFC488;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC488?

#EFC488 is Colonial Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC488 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Colonial Yellow?

Colonial 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 Colonial Yellow?

Colonial 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 Colonial Yellow?

You can download Colonial 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 Colonial Yellow?

The hex code is #EFC488. In RGB it's 239, 196, 136, and in HSL it's 35°, 76%, 74%.

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