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Elberta Peaches

#FFE1A2

RGB 255, 225, 162 · HSL 41°, 100%, 82% · CMYK 0, 12, 36, 0

Elberta Peaches is #FFE1A2 in HEX — rgb(255, 225, 162), hsl(41°, 100%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 36%, 0%).

Elberta Peaches pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 82%. 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#FFE1A2

RGB255, 225, 162

HSL41°, 100%, 82%

HSV41°, 36%, 100%

CMYK0, 12, 36, 0

Decimal16769442

CSS RGBrgb(255, 225, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Elberta Peaches K-564

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Midday Sun DE5289

ΔE 0.5 · #FFE1A3

Sherwin-Williams

La Luna Amarilla SW9016

ΔE 0.7 · #FDDFA0

Hallman-Lindsay

Essentially Bright 959

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDE9F

Benjamin Moore

Suntan 2155-50

ΔE 1.6 · #FCDDA0

Valspar

Peach Tickle 3002-2B

ΔE 1.7 · #FFE3A1

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 2.2 · #FCDFA4

Behr

Melted Butter 300A-3

ΔE 2.5 · #FFDC9D

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.7 · #F9DF9C

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 2.8 · #F7D99B

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 3.5 · #FAD997

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.6 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 4.5 · #F7E29D

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 4.6 · #F9D9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#FFE1A2

#A3C0FF

Analogous

#FFB4A3

#FFE1A2

#EEFFA3

Triadic

#FFE1A2

#A3FFE2

#E2A3FF

Split-Complementary

#FFE1A2

#A3EEFF

#B4A3FF

Tetradic

#FFE1A2

#A3FFB4

#A3C0FF

#FFA3EE

Monochromatic

#FFB10A

#FFCA57

#FFE1A2

#FFF7E5

Rectangle

#FFE1A2

#C0FFA3

#A3C0FF

#E2A3FF

Compound

#FFE1A2

#EEFFA3

#A3C0FF

#B4A3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE8B6

#FBECCC

#FAF3E4

Darker

#FFC750

#E69D00

#865B00

Saturation

#DFD6C3

#FFE2A3

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE1A2

#F6E7A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE1A2

#E6E6AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE1A2

#FFD9E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Elberta Peaches 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

#FFD595

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE1A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDAB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#749BF0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FFE1A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE1A2;

CSS Variable

--color-elberta-peaches: #FFE1A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elberta-peaches': '#FFE1A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE1A2] text-[#FFE1A2]

SCSS

$elberta-peaches: #FFE1A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE1A2?

#FFE1A2 is Elberta Peaches, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE1A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elberta Peaches?

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

What colors pair well with Elberta Peaches?

Elberta Peaches 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 Elberta Peaches?

You can download Elberta Peaches 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 Elberta Peaches?

The hex code is #FFE1A2. In RGB it's 255, 225, 162, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 82%.

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