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Equator Glow

#FFE6A0

RGB 255, 230, 160 · HSL 44°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 10, 37, 0

Equator Glow is #FFE6A0 in HEX — rgb(255, 230, 160), hsl(44°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 37%, 0%).

Equator Glow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 81%. 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#FFE6A0

RGB255, 230, 160

HSL44°, 100%, 81%

HSV44°, 37%, 100%

CMYK0, 10, 37, 0

Decimal16770720

CSS RGBrgb(255, 230, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 0.7 · #FFE5A0

Valspar

Sunglow 3003-2B

ΔE 0.8 · #FFE59E

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Drenched DE5304

ΔE 1.2 · #FFE7A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Glow 952

ΔE 1.3 · #FFE8A0

Benjamin Moore

Morning 2018-50

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE5A2

Vista Paint

Rich Glow C-951

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE79E

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2.4 · #F7E29D

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.7 · #F9DF9C

Dulux

Lemon Delicious S15H3

ΔE 2.8 · #FCE398

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 3.5 · #F6E3A1

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 3.7 · #FCE79A

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 5.4 · #FAD992

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 5.8 · #F7D99B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#FFE6A0

#9EB8FF

Analogous

#FFB59E

#FFE6A0

#E8FF9E

Triadic

#FFE6A0

#9EFFE5

#E59EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE6A0

#9EE8FF

#B59EFF

Tetradic

#FFE6A0

#9EFFB5

#9EB8FF

#FF9EE8

Monochromatic

#FFBC05

#FFD152

#FFE6A0

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFE6A0

#B8FF9E

#9EB8FF

#E59EFF

Compound

#FFE6A0

#E8FF9E

#9EB8FF

#B59EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFEAB1

#FBEDC9

#FAF4E2

Darker

#FFCF4B

#E3A700

#846100

Saturation

#DDD5C0

#FFE59E

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE6A0

#F9EAA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE6A0

#EBEBAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE6A0

#FFDDE4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Equator Glow 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

#FFD993

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE6A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDEB7

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.

#7092EF

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: #FFE6A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE6A0;

CSS Variable

--color-equator-glow: #FFE6A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'equator-glow': '#FFE6A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE6A0] text-[#FFE6A0]

SCSS

$equator-glow: #FFE6A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE6A0?

#FFE6A0 is Equator Glow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE6A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Equator Glow?

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

What colors pair well with Equator Glow?

Equator Glow 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 Equator Glow?

You can download Equator Glow 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 Equator Glow?

The hex code is #FFE6A0. In RGB it's 255, 230, 160, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 81%.

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