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Leaf Print

#E1D38E

RGB 225, 211, 142 · HSL 50°, 58%, 72% · CMYK 0, 6, 37, 12

Leaf Print is #E1D38E in HEX — rgb(225, 211, 142), hsl(50°, 58%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 37%, 12%).

Leaf Print pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 58%, 72%. 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#E1D38E

RGB225, 211, 142

HSL50°, 58%, 72%

HSV50°, 37%, 88%

CMYK0, 6, 37, 12

Decimal14799758

CSS RGBrgb(225, 211, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 58%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fire Dance C-798

ΔE 0.7 · #E1D48E

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 0.7 · #E3D590

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 1.5 · #E6D690

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E5D18F

Sherwin-Williams

Lively Yellow SW6702

ΔE 2.9 · #E6D88E

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 3.1 · #EAD795

Benjamin Moore

Mother 376

ΔE 3.7 · #DCCA89

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 4 · #E4D799

Dulux

Deduction S17F4

ΔE 4.2 · #D4C883

Dunn-Edwards

Hay Day DE5479

ΔE 4.3 · #DACD81

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 4.4 · #E8DF99

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 5.2 · #EEDA9C

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 6.2 · #ECD193

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6.4 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 7.1 · #F0D18E

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E1D38E

#8E9CE1

Analogous

#E1AA8E

#E1D38E

#C5E18E

Triadic

#E1D38E

#8EE1D3

#D38EE1

Split-Complementary

#E1D38E

#8EC5E1

#AA8EE1

Tetradic

#E1D38E

#8EE1AA

#8E9CE1

#E18EC5

Monochromatic

#A9952D

#D1BC52

#E1D38E

#F1EBCB

#FAF7EB

Rectangle

#E1D38E

#9CE18E

#8E9CE1

#D38EE1

Compound

#E1D38E

#C5E18E

#8E9CE1

#AA8EE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7DCA5

#E9E2BF

#F0EDDC

Darker

#D5BF51

#A59025

#625514

Saturation

#C4C0AB

#E1D38E

#F0DD7F

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D38E

#E1D38F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D38E

#D5D599

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D38E

#E5CAD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Leaf Print 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

#E8CB86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D38E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D0AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#6B7CCD

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: #E1D38E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D38E;

CSS Variable

--color-leaf-print: #E1D38E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'leaf-print': '#E1D38E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D38E] text-[#E1D38E]

SCSS

$leaf-print: #E1D38E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D38E?

#E1D38E is Leaf Print, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D38E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Leaf Print?

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

What colors pair well with Leaf Print?

Leaf Print 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 Leaf Print?

You can download Leaf Print 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 Leaf Print?

The hex code is #E1D38E. In RGB it's 225, 211, 142, and in HSL it's 50°, 58%, 72%.

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