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Modern Zen

#E0DEB2

RGB 224, 222, 178 · HSL 57°, 43%, 79% · CMYK 0, 1, 21, 12

Modern Zen is #E0DEB2 in HEX — rgb(224, 222, 178), hsl(57°, 43%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 21%, 12%).

Modern Zen pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 43%, 79%. 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#E0DEB2

RGB224, 222, 178

HSL57°, 43%, 79%

HSV57°, 21%, 88%

CMYK0, 1, 21, 12

Decimal14737074

CSS RGBrgb(224, 222, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 43%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2147-50

ΔE 0.8 · #DEDDB2

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 1.9 · #DEDFB0

PPG

Misty Moor 1116-4

ΔE 2.6 · #DAD7AD

Vista Paint

Forest Found C-789

ΔE 2.7 · #E0DFB8

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 2.8 · #E1D9AC

Kilz

Whispering Aspens LG170-02

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D9AB

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 2.8 · #D9D8A9

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D8DBAC

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 3.1 · #E2DCAB

Sherwin-Williams

Lime Granita SW6715

ΔE 3.2 · #DCE1B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 3.5 · #D8D4A8

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.1 · #EADFB7

IKEA

IKEA094 94

ΔE 5.1 · #D6DBB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.1 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.4 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E0DEB2

#B2B5E0

Analogous

#E0C7B2

#E0DEB2

#CCE0B2

Triadic

#E0DEB2

#B2E0DE

#DEB2E0

Split-Complementary

#E0DEB2

#B2CCE0

#C7B2E0

Tetradic

#E0DEB2

#B2E0C7

#B2B5E0

#E0B2CC

Monochromatic

#B3AD47

#CBC77C

#E0DEB2

#F6F6E9

#F8F7ED

Rectangle

#E0DEB2

#B5E0B2

#B2B5E0

#DEB2E0

Compound

#E0DEB2

#CCE0B2

#B2B5E0

#C7B2E0

Variations

Lighter

#E7E5C2

#EBE9D3

#F2F1E7

Darker

#CCC777

#A39E3A

#605D21

Saturation

#D0D0C3

#E0DEB2

#F0ECA3

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0DEB2

#E5DBB3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0DEB2

#DEDEB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0DEB2

#E3D8DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Modern Zen 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

#E7D3A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0DEB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D8C5

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.

#8D90CA

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 · 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 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: #E0DEB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0DEB2;

CSS Variable

--color-modern-zen: #E0DEB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modern-zen': '#E0DEB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0DEB2] text-[#E0DEB2]

SCSS

$modern-zen: #E0DEB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0DEB2?

#E0DEB2 is Modern Zen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0DEB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modern Zen?

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

What colors pair well with Modern Zen?

Modern Zen 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 Modern Zen?

You can download Modern Zen 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 Modern Zen?

The hex code is #E0DEB2. In RGB it's 224, 222, 178, and in HSL it's 57°, 43%, 79%.

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