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Leaf Bud

#EFF19D

RGB 239, 241, 157 · HSL 61°, 75%, 78% · CMYK 1, 0, 35, 5

Leaf Bud is #EFF19D in HEX — rgb(239, 241, 157), hsl(61°, 75%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 35%, 5%).

Leaf Bud pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 75%, 78%. 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#EFF19D

RGB239, 241, 157

HSL61°, 75%, 78%

HSV61°, 35%, 95%

CMYK1, 0, 35, 5

Decimal15724957

CSS RGBrgb(239, 241, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 75%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Leaf Bud DE5514

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2025-50

ΔE 1.6 · #F1F1A0

Behr

Lily Bulb P320-3

ΔE 2.9 · #F3EE99

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 3.2 · #E8E999

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 4.4 · #F7EE9C

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 4.6 · #E2E48F

Kilz

Sassy Lime LF240-02

ΔE 4.7 · #E0E491

Vista Paint

Golden Treasure K-435

ΔE 5 · #F2EA9C

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 6.1 · #F8EB97

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 6.2 · #FFF29D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 7.3 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 8.6 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 10.9 · #DBE8A7

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 11.7 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.8 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#EFF19D

#9E9DF1

Analogous

#F1C89D

#EFF19D

#C5F19D

Triadic

#EFF19D

#9DF0F1

#F19DF0

Split-Complementary

#EFF19D

#9DC5F1

#C89DF1

Tetradic

#EFF19D

#9DF1C8

#9E9DF1

#F19DC5

Monochromatic

#D3D61F

#E5E75A

#EFF19D

#FAFBE0

#FBFCE9

Rectangle

#EFF19D

#9DF19E

#9E9DF1

#F19DF0

Compound

#EFF19D

#C5F19D

#9E9DF1

#C89DF1

Variations

Lighter

#F3F4B0

#F2F3C8

#F5F6E1

Darker

#E8EB54

#C5C813

#757709

Saturation

#D3D4BA

#F0F19D

#F6F896

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFF19D

#FAEA9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFF19D

#F1F1AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFF19D

#F4E6ED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Leaf Bud 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

#F3E191

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFF19D

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E6B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#7472E0

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: #EFF19D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFF19D;

CSS Variable

--color-leaf-bud: #EFF19D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leaf-bud': '#EFF19D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFF19D] text-[#EFF19D]

SCSS

$leaf-bud: #EFF19D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFF19D?

#EFF19D is Leaf Bud, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFF19D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leaf Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Leaf Bud?

Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud?

You can download Leaf Bud 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 Leaf Bud?

The hex code is #EFF19D. In RGB it's 239, 241, 157, and in HSL it's 61°, 75%, 78%.

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