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Off-White

#E0D5BE

RGB 224, 213, 190 · HSL 41°, 35%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 12

Off-White is #E0D5BE in HEX — rgb(224, 213, 190), hsl(41°, 35%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 12%).

Off-White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 35%, 81%. 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#E0D5BE

RGB224, 213, 190

HSL41°, 35%, 81%

HSV41°, 15%, 88%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 12

Decimal14734782

CSS RGBrgb(224, 213, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 35%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cream 233

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD4BC

Behr

Wax Sculpture PPU7-17

ΔE 0.9 · #E2D5BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 1 · #E1D4BC

Vista Paint

Illusive Dream C-334

ΔE 1 · #E0D5C0

Dulux

Muriwai NZ9E2

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD2BB

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.2 · #E2D6BD

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D3BE

Kilz

Spanish Fortress TB-81

ΔE 1.4 · #E3D7C2

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

ΔE 1.4 · #E5D8C1

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 1.8 · #DBD0B9

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.9 · #E4D5BC

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.3 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E0D5BE

#BEC8E0

Analogous

#E0C4BE

#E0D5BE

#D9E0BE

Triadic

#E0D5BE

#BEE0D5

#D5BEE0

Split-Complementary

#E0D5BE

#BED9E0

#C4BEE0

Tetradic

#E0D5BE

#BEE0C4

#BEC8E0

#E0BED9

Monochromatic

#AE9256

#C7B38A

#E0D5BE

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E0D5BE

#C8E0BE

#BEC8E0

#D5BEE0

Compound

#E0D5BE

#D9E0BE

#BEC8E0

#C4BEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DDCB

#EBE5D9

#F2F0EA

Darker

#C6B184

#9D8246

#5D4C27

Saturation

#D4D0C9

#E0D5BE

#EFDBAE

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D5BE

#DDD7BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D5BE

#D7D7C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D5BE

#E1D2D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Off-White 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

#E7CCAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D5BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1CE

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.

#98A7C7

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: #E0D5BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D5BE;

CSS Variable

--color-off-white: #E0D5BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'off-white': '#E0D5BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D5BE] text-[#E0D5BE]

SCSS

$off-white: #E0D5BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D5BE?

#E0D5BE is Off-White, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D5BE warm or cool?

Off-White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Off-White?

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

What colors pair well with Off-White?

Off-White 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 Off-White?

You can download Off-White 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 Off-White?

The hex code is #E0D5BE. In RGB it's 224, 213, 190, and in HSL it's 41°, 35%, 81%.

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