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Navy Bean

#E0DCCF

RGB 224, 220, 207 · HSL 46°, 22%, 85% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 12

Navy Bean is #E0DCCF in HEX — rgb(224, 220, 207), hsl(46°, 22%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 12%).

Navy Bean pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 22%, 85%. 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#E0DCCF

RGB224, 220, 207

HSL46°, 22%, 85%

HSV46°, 8%, 88%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 12

Decimal14736591

CSS RGBrgb(224, 220, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 22%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Wind's 981

ΔE 0.5 · #E0DCCE

Sherwin-Williams

Oyster White SW7637

ΔE 0.6 · #E2DDD0

PPG

Scotch Mist 14-07

ΔE 0.7 · #E0DBCD

Valspar

Gracious 6007-1A

ΔE 0.8 · #E2DDCF

Dulux

Baltic Sand SW1A4

ΔE 0.9 · #DFDACE

Hallman-Lindsay

Saturnia 369

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDBCE

Vista Paint

Italian Ice C-30

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DFD2

Behr

Coconut Ice OR-W6

ΔE 1.3 · #DFDDD2

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.8 · #E6DFD1

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.8 · #DED8CD

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.3 · #E4E2D3

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 2.3 · #DBD6CB

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.4 · #DDDFD3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E0DCCF

#D0D4E1

Analogous

#E1D5D0

#E0DCCF

#DDE1D0

Triadic

#E0DCCF

#D0E1DD

#DDD0E1

Split-Complementary

#E0DCCF

#D0DDE1

#D5D0E1

Tetradic

#E0DCCF

#D0E1D5

#D0D4E1

#E1D0DD

Monochromatic

#A59A73

#C3BBA2

#E0DCCF

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#E0DCCF

#D4E1D0

#D0D4E1

#DDD0E1

Compound

#E0DCCF

#DDE1D0

#D0D4E1

#D5D0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E4DA

#ECEAE4

#F4F3F0

Darker

#C0B79B

#94875A

#574F34

Saturation

#DBDAD6

#E1DDD0

#F0E5C1

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0DCCF

#E0DCD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0DCCF

#DDDDD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0DCCF

#E1DADB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Navy Bean 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

#E7D2B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0DCCF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D7DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A7AFCA

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: #E0DCCF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0DCCF;

CSS Variable

--color-navy-bean: #E0DCCF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'navy-bean': '#E0DCCF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0DCCF] text-[#E0DCCF]

SCSS

$navy-bean: #E0DCCF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0DCCF?

#E0DCCF is Navy Bean, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0DCCF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Navy Bean?

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

What colors pair well with Navy Bean?

Navy Bean 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 Navy Bean?

You can download Navy Bean 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 Navy Bean?

The hex code is #E0DCCF. In RGB it's 224, 220, 207, and in HSL it's 46°, 22%, 85%.

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