YELLOWS

Yellow

#E1DBC1

RGB 225, 219, 193 · HSL 49°, 35%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 12

Yellow is #E1DBC1 in HEX — rgb(225, 219, 193), hsl(49°, 35%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 12%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 35%, 82%. 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#E1DBC1

RGB225, 219, 193

HSL49°, 35%, 82%

HSV49°, 14%, 88%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 12

Decimal14801857

CSS RGBrgb(225, 219, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 35%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Seaspray 941 · CC-250

ΔE 0.8 · #E3DCC3

Behr

Stucco Tan BWC-26

ΔE 0.8 · #DFDABF

PPG

Bamboo 1111-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E3DEC6

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 1.5 · #E5DFC6

Vista Paint

Mission Hills C-362

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DAC3

Valspar

Fennel Splash 6007-3B

ΔE 1.7 · #E0D7BD

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 1.7 · #E7DFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Mission Hills 363

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DAC3

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 2.2 · #E1DDBF

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDCC4

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.5 · #DFD7C1

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 2.9 · #E0D5BE

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E1DBC1

#C1C7E1

Analogous

#E1CBC1

#E1DBC1

#D7E1C1

Triadic

#E1DBC1

#C1E1DB

#DBC1E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DBC1

#C1D7E1

#CBC1E1

Tetradic

#E1DBC1

#C1E1CB

#C1C7E1

#E1C1D7

Monochromatic

#AFA05A

#C8BE8D

#E1DBC1

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#E1DBC1

#C7E1C1

#C1C7E1

#DBC1E1

Compound

#E1DBC1

#D7E1C1

#C1C7E1

#CBC1E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E2CD

#ECE9DB

#F3F1EB

Darker

#C8BC87

#9F8F47

#5E5428

Saturation

#D6D4CC

#E1DBC1

#F0E5B2

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DBC1

#E1DBC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DBC1

#DCDCC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DBC1

#E3D7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#E8D1AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DBC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D6D0

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9BA3C9

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E1DBC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DBC1;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E1DBC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E1DBC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DBC1] text-[#E1DBC1]

SCSS

$yellow: #E1DBC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DBC1?

#E1DBC1 is Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DBC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #E1DBC1. In RGB it's 225, 219, 193, and in HSL it's 49°, 35%, 82%.

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