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Sesame Seed

#E1D9B8

RGB 225, 217, 184 · HSL 48°, 41%, 80% · CMYK 0, 4, 18, 12

Sesame Seed is #E1D9B8 in HEX — rgb(225, 217, 184), hsl(48°, 41%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 18%, 12%).

Sesame Seed pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 41%, 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#E1D9B8

RGB225, 217, 184

HSL48°, 41%, 80%

HSV48°, 18%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 18, 12

Decimal14801336

CSS RGBrgb(225, 217, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 41%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 1.1 · #E1DBBB

Dulux

Flaxen Fair S16E1

ΔE 1.5 · #E3DCBD

Vista Paint

Banana Cream K-453

ΔE 1.6 · #E0D8B4

Behr

Lemon Balm PPU8-13

ΔE 1.6 · #E5D9B8

Benjamin Moore

Vichyssoise CC-246

ΔE 1.8 · #E4DABC

PPG

Namaste 1026-1

ΔE 2.1 · #E1D8BB

Sherwin-Williams

Celery SW6421

ΔE 2.3 · #E0DDBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Alsot Olive 392

ΔE 2.3 · #DFD5B1

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 2.5 · #E1DDBF

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 3 · #E5E1BF

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.1 · #DBDAB6

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E1D6BB

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E2DAB2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.2 · #EED9BA

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.2 · #E6C9A2

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

#E1D9B8

#B7BFE1

Analogous

#E1C4B7

#E1D9B8

#D4E1B7

Triadic

#E1D9B8

#B7E1D9

#D9B7E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D9B8

#B7D4E1

#C4B7E1

Tetradic

#E1D9B8

#B7E1C4

#B7BFE1

#E1B7D4

Monochromatic

#B49F4B

#CABC81

#E1D9B8

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#E1D9B8

#BFE1B7

#B7BFE1

#D9B7E1

Compound

#E1D9B8

#D4E1B7

#B7BFE1

#C4B7E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E0C5

#EBE7D6

#F2F0E8

Darker

#CBBB7C

#A38F3E

#605423

Saturation

#D2D0C6

#E1D9B7

#F0E2A8

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D9B8

#E1D9B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D9B8

#DADABD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D9B8

#E3D4D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sesame Seed 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

#E8CFA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D9B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4C9

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.

#919CCA

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: #E1D9B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D9B8;

CSS Variable

--color-sesame-seed: #E1D9B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sesame-seed': '#E1D9B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D9B8] text-[#E1D9B8]

SCSS

$sesame-seed: #E1D9B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D9B8?

#E1D9B8 is Sesame Seed, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D9B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sesame Seed?

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

What colors pair well with Sesame Seed?

Sesame Seed 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 Sesame Seed?

You can download Sesame Seed 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 Sesame Seed?

The hex code is #E1D9B8. In RGB it's 225, 217, 184, and in HSL it's 48°, 41%, 80%.

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