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Ecru

#C2B280

RGB 194, 178, 128 · HSL 45°, 35%, 63% · CMYK 0, 8, 34, 24

Ecru is #C2B280 in HEX — rgb(194, 178, 128), hsl(45°, 35%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 24%).

Ecru pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 35%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C2B280

RGB194, 178, 128

HSL45°, 35%, 63%

HSV45°, 34%, 76%

CMYK0, 8, 34, 24

Decimal12759680

CSS RGBrgb(194, 178, 128)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 35%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Aviva S16D4

ΔE 1.4 · #C5B27F

Valspar

Desert Grass 3008-7C

ΔE 1.9 · #BCAE7D

Behr

Pocket Watch N290-5

ΔE 2.2 · #C1AE7A

Sherwin-Williams

Cool Avocado SW9029

ΔE 2.6 · #C4B47D

PPG

Nettle 1111-4

ΔE 2.7 · #BBAC7D

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Floor DE6186

ΔE 2.8 · #C6B183

Benjamin Moore

Barley 271

ΔE 3 · #C9B281

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 3.4 · #C2B078

Vista Paint

Happy Camper K-979

ΔE 3.8 · #BEAA7D

Hallman-Lindsay

Goldie Oldie 387

ΔE 4 · #BAAD75

Kilz

Cumin Seed LF150-02

ΔE 4.4 · #BCB186

Colorhouse

Stone .02 Stone-02

ΔE 4.9 · #C1A878

Farrow & Ball

Churlish Green 251

ΔE 5.5 · #C8BD83

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.7 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA076 76

ΔE 9.8 · #C7C896

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 10.1 · #E3C28D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#C2B280

#8090C2

Analogous

#C29080

#C2B280

#B1C280

Triadic

#C2B280

#80C2B1

#B180C2

Split-Complementary

#C2B280

#80B1C2

#9080C2

Tetradic

#C2B280

#80C290

#8090C2

#C280B1

Monochromatic

#726337

#A59050

#C2B280

#DBD1B3

#F3F0E7

Rectangle

#C2B280

#90C280

#8090C2

#B180C2

Compound

#C2B280

#B1C280

#8090C2

#9080C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEC199

#D7CFB6

#E6E2D6

Darker

#AF9852

#7A6936

#483E1F

Saturation

#ABA697

#C2B180

#E0C061

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B280

#BFB481

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B280

#B5B588

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B280

#C4ACB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ecru 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

#D1B27B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B280

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB79F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#6577AC

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: #C2B280;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B280;

CSS Variable

--color-ecru: #C2B280;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ecru': '#C2B280' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B280] text-[#C2B280]

SCSS

$ecru: #C2B280;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B280?

#C2B280 is Ecru, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C2B280 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ecru?

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

What colors pair well with Ecru?

Ecru 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 Ecru?

You can download Ecru 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 Ecru?

The hex code is #C2B280. In RGB it's 194, 178, 128, and in HSL it's 45°, 35%, 63%.

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