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Buckwheat Groats

#E0D8A7

RGB 224, 216, 167 · HSL 52°, 48%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 25, 12

Buckwheat Groats is #E0D8A7 in HEX — rgb(224, 216, 167), hsl(52°, 48%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 25%, 12%).

Buckwheat Groats pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 48%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E0D8A7

RGB224, 216, 167

HSL52°, 48%, 77%

HSV52°, 25%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 25, 12

Decimal14735527

CSS RGBrgb(224, 216, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 48%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 1.5 · #E2DCAB

Benjamin Moore

Castleton HC-1

ΔE 1.7 · #DBD4A2

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 2.1 · #E1D9AC

Dulux

Lima S17F2

ΔE 2.5 · #E2DEAE

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 2.6 · #E8DDAE

Vista Paint

Origin C-790

ΔE 3 · #D7D4A6

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 3 · #D9D8A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 3.4 · #D8D4A8

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 4.2 · #DDD7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Moonraker SW6701

ΔE 4.3 · #EEE3B2

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.4 · #E0DEA6

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 4.5 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.6 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.7 · #D0C092

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 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

#E0D8A7

#A8B0E1

Analogous

#E1BDA8

#E0D8A7

#CCE1A8

Triadic

#E0D8A7

#A8E1D9

#D9A8E1

Split-Complementary

#E0D8A7

#A8CCE1

#BDA8E1

Tetradic

#E0D8A7

#A8E1BD

#A8B0E1

#E1A8CC

Monochromatic

#B1A23E

#CDC070

#E0D8A7

#F4F2E1

#F8F7EC

Rectangle

#E0D8A7

#B0E1A8

#A8B0E1

#D9A8E1

Compound

#E0D8A7

#CCE1A8

#A8B0E1

#BDA8E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E1BA

#EAE6CD

#F1F0E4

Darker

#CEC16C

#A59633

#62581C

Saturation

#CDCBBC

#E1D9A8

#F0E499

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D8A7

#E2D7A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D8A7

#D9D9AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D8A7

#E3D1D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Buckwheat Groats 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

#E7CF98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D8A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#838DCB

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: #E0D8A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D8A7;

CSS Variable

--color-buckwheat-groats: #E0D8A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buckwheat-groats': '#E0D8A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D8A7] text-[#E0D8A7]

SCSS

$buckwheat-groats: #E0D8A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D8A7?

#E0D8A7 is Buckwheat Groats, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D8A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buckwheat Groats?

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

What colors pair well with Buckwheat Groats?

Buckwheat Groats 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 Buckwheat Groats?

You can download Buckwheat Groats 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 Buckwheat Groats?

The hex code is #E0D8A7. In RGB it's 224, 216, 167, and in HSL it's 52°, 48%, 77%.

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