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Hephaestus

#E1D4B6

RGB 225, 212, 182 · HSL 42°, 42%, 80% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 12

Hephaestus is #E1D4B6 in HEX — rgb(225, 212, 182), hsl(42°, 42%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 12%).

Hephaestus pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 42%, 80%. 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#E1D4B6

RGB225, 212, 182

HSL42°, 42%, 80%

HSV42°, 19%, 88%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 12

Decimal14800054

CSS RGBrgb(225, 212, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 42%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Hephaestus 321

Exact match

Vista Paint

Hephaestus C-320

ΔE 0.5 · #E1D4B5

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD1B4

PPG

Loofah 1094-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E3D3B5

Benjamin Moore

Cable CC-306

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D3B4

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #E1D2B6

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D3B8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E1D6BB

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 2.3 · #E0CFB0

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.7 · #DDCDAE

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 2.8 · #E2D6BD

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.4 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 3.9 · #DACBB2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E1D4B6

#B7C3E1

Analogous

#E1BFB7

#E1D4B6

#D9E1B7

Triadic

#E1D4B6

#B7E1D5

#D5B7E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D4B6

#B7D9E1

#BFB7E1

Tetradic

#E1D4B6

#B7E1BF

#B7C3E1

#E1B7D9

Monochromatic

#B5954A

#CBB580

#E1D4B6

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E1D4B6

#C3E1B7

#B7C3E1

#D5B7E1

Compound

#E1D4B6

#D9E1B7

#B7C3E1

#BFB7E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7DDC5

#EBE5D5

#F2EFE8

Darker

#CCB37B

#A4853C

#614E22

Saturation

#D2CFC6

#E1D5B7

#F0DAA8

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D4B6

#DED6B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D4B6

#D6D6BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D4B6

#E3D0D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hephaestus 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

#E8CCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D4B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1C8

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.

#90A2CB

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: #E1D4B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D4B6;

CSS Variable

--color-hephaestus: #E1D4B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hephaestus': '#E1D4B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D4B6] text-[#E1D4B6]

SCSS

$hephaestus: #E1D4B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D4B6?

#E1D4B6 is Hephaestus, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D4B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hephaestus?

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

What colors pair well with Hephaestus?

Hephaestus 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 Hephaestus?

You can download Hephaestus 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 Hephaestus?

The hex code is #E1D4B6. In RGB it's 225, 212, 182, and in HSL it's 42°, 42%, 80%.

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