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Dried Palm

#E1DBAC

RGB 225, 219, 172 · HSL 53°, 47%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 24, 12

Dried Palm is #E1DBAC in HEX — rgb(225, 219, 172), hsl(53°, 47%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 24%, 12%).

Dried Palm pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 47%, 78%. 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#E1DBAC

RGB225, 219, 172

HSL53°, 47%, 78%

HSV53°, 24%, 88%

CMYK0, 3, 24, 12

Decimal14801836

CSS RGBrgb(225, 219, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 47%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DCAB

Dulux

Lima S17F2

ΔE 1.3 · #E2DEAE

Behr

Fresh Willow HDC-CT-27A

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D9AC

Benjamin Moore

Sesame 381 · CC-638

ΔE 1.5 · #DCD7A8

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 2.2 · #E8DDAE

Valspar

Leaf Bud 6005-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #D9D8A9

Vista Paint

Spring Farm K-421

ΔE 2.8 · #DCDCAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Origin 791

ΔE 3.1 · #D8D4A8

Kilz

Pampas LE260-01

ΔE 3.3 · #DDD7AE

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 3.6 · #D8DBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.7 · #E9E5B3

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 4.5 · #EADFB7

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.8 · #E0DEA6

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.4 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9.8 · #D0C092

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E1DBAC

#ADB3E1

Analogous

#E1C1AD

#E1DBAC

#CDE1AD

Triadic

#E1DBAC

#ADE1DB

#DBADE1

Split-Complementary

#E1DBAC

#ADCDE1

#C1ADE1

Tetradic

#E1DBAC

#ADE1C1

#ADB3E1

#E1ADCD

Monochromatic

#B4A741

#CDC374

#E1DBAC

#F6F4E5

#F8F7EC

Rectangle

#E1DBAC

#B3E1AD

#ADB3E1

#DBADE1

Compound

#E1DBAC

#CDE1AD

#ADB3E1

#C1ADE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E2BD

#EBE8D0

#F2F0E5

Darker

#CEC370

#A69935

#625A1D

Saturation

#CFCDBF

#E1DBAD

#F0E79E

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DBAC

#E3D9AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DBAC

#DCDCB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DBAC

#E4D5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dried Palm 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

#E8D19C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DBAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D6C0

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.

#878FCB

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: #E1DBAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DBAC;

CSS Variable

--color-dried-palm: #E1DBAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dried-palm': '#E1DBAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DBAC] text-[#E1DBAC]

SCSS

$dried-palm: #E1DBAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DBAC?

#E1DBAC is Dried Palm, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DBAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dried Palm?

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

What colors pair well with Dried Palm?

Dried Palm 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 Dried Palm?

You can download Dried Palm 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 Dried Palm?

The hex code is #E1DBAC. In RGB it's 225, 219, 172, and in HSL it's 53°, 47%, 78%.

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