YELLOWS

Fresh Willow

#E1D9AA

RGB 225, 217, 170 · HSL 51°, 48%, 77% · CMYK 0, 4, 24, 12

Fresh Willow is #E1D9AA in HEX — rgb(225, 217, 170), hsl(51°, 48%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 24%, 12%).

Fresh Willow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 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#E1D9AA

RGB225, 217, 170

HSL51°, 48%, 77%

HSV51°, 24%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 24, 12

Decimal14801322

CSS RGBrgb(225, 217, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 48%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 1 · #E1D9AC

Benjamin Moore

Sesame 381 · CC-638

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD7A8

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 1.5 · #E2DCAB

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 2 · #E8DDAE

Dulux

Lima S17F2

ΔE 2.2 · #E2DEAE

Vista Paint

Origin C-790

ΔE 2.9 · #D7D4A6

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 2.9 · #D9D8A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 3 · #D8D4A8

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 3.3 · #DDD7AE

Sherwin-Williams

Moonraker SW6701

ΔE 4 · #EEE3B2

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 4.3 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.6 · #EADFB7

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 5.1 · #E0DEA6

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #D0C092

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E1D9AA

#A8B1E1

Analogous

#E1BCA8

#E1D9AA

#CDE1A8

Triadic

#E1D9AA

#A8E1D8

#D8A8E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D9AA

#A8CDE1

#BCA8E1

Tetradic

#E1D9AA

#A8E1BC

#A8B1E1

#E1A8CD

Monochromatic

#B1A03E

#CDBF70

#E1D9AA

#F4F1E1

#F8F7EC

Rectangle

#E1D9AA

#B1E1A8

#A8B1E1

#D8A8E1

Compound

#E1D9AA

#CDE1A8

#A8B1E1

#BCA8E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E0BA

#EAE6CD

#F1EFE4

Darker

#CEC06C

#A59433

#62571C

Saturation

#CDCABC

#E1D8A8

#F0E399

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D9AA

#E2D8AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D9AA

#DADAB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D9AA

#E4D3D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Willow 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

#E8CF9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D9AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4BF

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.

#838ECB

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: #E1D9AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D9AA;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-willow: #E1D9AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-willow': '#E1D9AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D9AA] text-[#E1D9AA]

SCSS

$fresh-willow: #E1D9AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D9AA?

#E1D9AA is Fresh Willow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D9AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Willow?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Willow?

Fresh Willow 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 Fresh Willow?

You can download Fresh Willow 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 Fresh Willow?

The hex code is #E1D9AA. In RGB it's 225, 217, 170, and in HSL it's 51°, 48%, 77%.

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