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Sunny

#EFE4A5

RGB 239, 228, 165 · HSL 51°, 70%, 79% · CMYK 0, 5, 31, 6

Sunny is #EFE4A5 in HEX — rgb(239, 228, 165), hsl(51°, 70%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 31%, 6%).

Sunny pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 70%, 79%. 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#EFE4A5

RGB239, 228, 165

HSL51°, 70%, 79%

HSV51°, 31%, 94%

CMYK0, 5, 31, 6

Decimal15721637

CSS RGBrgb(239, 228, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 70%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sunny 367

Exact match

PPG

Pineapple Delight 1215-3

ΔE 1.4 · #F0E7A9

Dunn-Edwards

Sugar Cookie DE5450

ΔE 2.1 · #F2E2A4

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 2.1 · #E8E1A1

Valspar

Pineapple Cream 3008-4A

ΔE 2.6 · #F8E9AA

Vista Paint

Lemon Sponge Cake C-831

ΔE 2.8 · #F7ECAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 3 · #F8ECAE

Dulux

Lighthouse S17G2

ΔE 3.3 · #F2E9AF

Behr

Sweet Corn 370C-3

ΔE 3.3 · #F5EBA7

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 3.7 · #F6E3A1

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 4.6 · #EEDA9C

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 4.7 · #ECEBAF

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.2 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.5 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.8 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#EFE4A5

#A4AFEF

Analogous

#EFBEA4

#EFE4A5

#D5EFA4

Triadic

#EFE4A5

#A4EFE4

#E4A4EF

Split-Complementary

#EFE4A5

#A4D5EF

#BEA4EF

Tetradic

#EFE4A5

#A4EFBE

#A4AFEF

#EFA4D5

Monochromatic

#D4BA25

#E3D063

#EFE4A5

#FAF7E5

#FBF8E9

Rectangle

#EFE4A5

#AFEFA4

#A4AFEF

#E4A4EF

Compound

#EFE4A5

#D5EFA4

#A4AFEF

#BEA4EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2E9B6

#F2ECCC

#F5F3E3

Darker

#E6D15C

#C4AB19

#74650D

Saturation

#D5D1BE

#EFE4A4

#F7E99C

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE4A5

#F0E3A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE4A5

#E6E6AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE4A5

#F3DCE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunny 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

#F3D897

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE4A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0DDBB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7988DD

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: #EFE4A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE4A5;

CSS Variable

--color-sunny: #EFE4A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunny': '#EFE4A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE4A5] text-[#EFE4A5]

SCSS

$sunny: #EFE4A5;

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#F6ECA9 · ΔE 3.2

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#F0DFA5 · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE4A5?

#EFE4A5 is Sunny, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE4A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sunny?

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

What colors pair well with Sunny?

Sunny 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 Sunny?

You can download Sunny 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 Sunny?

The hex code is #EFE4A5. In RGB it's 239, 228, 165, and in HSL it's 51°, 70%, 79%.

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