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Meadow Marsh

#E1DD9E

RGB 225, 221, 158 · HSL 56°, 53%, 75% · CMYK 0, 2, 30, 12

Meadow Marsh is #E1DD9E in HEX — rgb(225, 221, 158), hsl(56°, 53%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 30%, 12%).

Meadow Marsh pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 53%, 75%. 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#E1DD9E

RGB225, 221, 158

HSL56°, 53%, 75%

HSV56°, 30%, 88%

CMYK0, 2, 30, 12

Decimal14802334

CSS RGBrgb(225, 221, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 53%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Meadow Marsh K-428

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 389

ΔE 2 · #E4DB9C

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 2.1 · #E8E1A1

PPG

Subtle Sunshine 1110-2

ΔE 3.4 · #E4D89A

Dunn-Edwards

Bamboo Mat DE5457

ΔE 3.4 · #E5DA9F

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.7 · #E0DEA6

Behr

Champagne Cocktail M310-3

ΔE 3.8 · #E3E2A9

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #E4D799

Dulux

Flaxen S17F3

ΔE 4.2 · #DBD399

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 4.8 · #DAD790

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 5.5 · #DDE5A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 5.8 · #E3D590

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.6 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 8.1 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 10 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13 · #D0C092

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

#E1DD9E

#9DA2E1

Analogous

#E1BB9D

#E1DD9E

#C4E19D

Triadic

#E1DD9E

#9DE1DD

#DD9DE1

Split-Complementary

#E1DD9E

#9DC4E1

#BB9DE1

Tetradic

#E1DD9E

#9DE1BB

#9DA2E1

#E19DC4

Monochromatic

#B0A736

#CFC863

#E1DD9E

#F3F1D8

#F9F8EB

Rectangle

#E1DD9E

#A2E19D

#9DA2E1

#DD9DE1

Compound

#E1DD9E

#C4E19D

#9DA2E1

#BB9DE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E3B1

#EAE8C8

#F1F0E0

Darker

#D2CA60

#A79E2C

#635E18

Saturation

#C9C8B5

#E1DD9D

#F0EA8E

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DD9E

#E6DA9F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DD9E

#DEDEA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DD9E

#E5D5DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Meadow Marsh 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

#E8D292

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DD9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D7B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#797ECC

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: #E1DD9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DD9E;

CSS Variable

--color-meadow-marsh: #E1DD9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meadow-marsh': '#E1DD9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DD9E] text-[#E1DD9E]

SCSS

$meadow-marsh: #E1DD9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DD9E?

#E1DD9E is Meadow Marsh, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DD9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meadow Marsh?

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

What colors pair well with Meadow Marsh?

Meadow Marsh 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 Meadow Marsh?

You can download Meadow Marsh 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 Meadow Marsh?

The hex code is #E1DD9E. In RGB it's 225, 221, 158, and in HSL it's 56°, 53%, 75%.

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