YELLOWS

Yellow

#E1DED5

RGB 225, 222, 213 · HSL 45°, 17%, 86% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 12

Yellow is #E1DED5 in HEX — rgb(225, 222, 213), hsl(45°, 17%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 12%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 17%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E1DED5

RGB225, 222, 213

HSL45°, 17%, 86%

HSV45°, 5%, 88%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 12

Decimal14802645

CSS RGBrgb(225, 222, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 17%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dusting Of Snow SW1G6

ΔE 0.6 · #E2DED6

Sherwin-Williams

Moderne White SW6168

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E0D7

Benjamin Moore

Grandma's CSP-365

ΔE 1 · #E4E0D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 1 · #E1E0D6

PPG

Ash 1076-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DED5

Valspar

Gilded Linen 6002-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E1D8

Vista Paint

Dove White C-17

ΔE 1.2 · #E4E1D7

Behr

Guesthouse UL190-11

ΔE 1.2 · #E3DFD4

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.3 · #DDDDD5

Kilz

French Canvas LJ230

ΔE 1.4 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.7 · #E7E1D8

Dunn-Edwards

Foggy Day DE6226

ΔE 2 · #E7E3DB

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 2.1 · #DDD8CF

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.3 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.4 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E1DED5

#D5D8E1

Analogous

#E1D8D5

#E1DED5

#DEE1D5

Triadic

#E1DED5

#D5E1DE

#DED5E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DED5

#D5DEE1

#D8D5E1

Tetradic

#E1DED5

#D5E1D8

#D5D8E1

#E1D5DE

Monochromatic

#A2987C

#C2BBA8

#E1DED5

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#E1DED5

#D8E1D5

#D5D8E1

#DED5E1

Compound

#E1DED5

#DEE1D5

#D5D8E1

#D8D5E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E5DE

#EDEBE6

#F4F3F1

Darker

#BEB7A1

#8F8462

#544D38

Saturation

#DDDCD9

#E1DED5

#F0E6C6

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DED5

#E1DED6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DED5

#DFDFD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DED5

#E2DDDE

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

#E8D3BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DED5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D8DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9B2CC

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: #E1DED5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DED5;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E1DED5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E1DED5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DED5] text-[#E1DED5]

SCSS

$yellow: #E1DED5;

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#E3E0D7 · ΔE 0.7

Grandma's China

#E3DFD5 · ΔE 0.8

Intense White

#E0DFD7 · ΔE 0.9

Winter Orchard

#DDDDD3 · ΔE 1.4

Etiquette

#E5E0D5 · ΔE 1.5

Silver Satin

#E3E2DA · ΔE 1.6

Pale Oak

#DDD9CE · ΔE 2.1

Halo

#E0DED1 · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DED5?

#E1DED5 is Yellow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DED5 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 #E1DED5. In RGB it's 225, 222, 213, and in HSL it's 45°, 17%, 86%.

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