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Electric Light Orchestra

#F2E384

RGB 242, 227, 132 · HSL 52°, 81%, 73% · CMYK 0, 6, 45, 5

Electric Light Orchestra is #F2E384 in HEX — rgb(242, 227, 132), hsl(52°, 81%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 45%, 5%).

Electric Light Orchestra pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 81%, 73%. 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#F2E384

RGB242, 227, 132

HSL52°, 81%, 73%

HSV52°, 45%, 95%

CMYK0, 6, 45, 5

Decimal15917956

CSS RGBrgb(242, 227, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 81%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 353

ΔE 1.5 · #F7E586

Dulux

Hippy S18H4

ΔE 3 · #EAE283

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 3.4 · #ECDF7A

Behr

Storm Lightning P310-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F8ED8B

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 3.9 · #FFE989

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 4.8 · #FDE581

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 4.8 · #FDEA83

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 4.9 · #FEE483

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.3 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 6.9 · #F7E594

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 7.3 · #FFDF85

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.9 · #E0CD74

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 8.1 · #F7EE9C

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.9 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.1 · #F2D964

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#F2E384

#8291F2

Analogous

#F2AB82

#F2E384

#C9F282

Triadic

#F2E384

#82F2E3

#E382F2

Split-Complementary

#F2E384

#82C9F2

#AB82F2

Tetradic

#F2E384

#82F2AB

#8291F2

#F282C9

Monochromatic

#C6AF15

#EBD43D

#F2E384

#F9F3C8

#FDFAE8

Rectangle

#F2E384

#91F282

#8291F2

#E382F2

Compound

#F2E384

#C9F282

#8291F2

#AB82F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E99B

#F2EBB9

#F5F1D9

Darker

#EFD73B

#C2A90B

#736404

Saturation

#CBC6A9

#F2E382

#F8E87C

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E384

#F3E285

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E384

#E6E695

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E384

#F7D8E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Electric Light Orchestra 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

#F5D77E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E384

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DCA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#5C6DE1

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: #F2E384;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E384;

CSS Variable

--color-electric-light-orchestra: #F2E384;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'electric-light-orchestra': '#F2E384' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E384] text-[#F2E384]

SCSS

$electric-light-orchestra: #F2E384;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E384?

#F2E384 is Electric Light Orchestra, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E384 warm or cool?

Electric Light Orchestra reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Electric Light Orchestra?

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

What colors pair well with Electric Light Orchestra?

Electric Light Orchestra 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 Electric Light Orchestra?

You can download Electric Light Orchestra 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 Electric Light Orchestra?

The hex code is #F2E384. In RGB it's 242, 227, 132, and in HSL it's 52°, 81%, 73%.

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