YELLOWS
Rain Cloud
#E1E1D5
Rain Cloud is #E1E1D5 in HEX — rgb(225, 225, 213), hsl(60°, 17%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 12%).
Rain Cloud pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
PPG
Rain Cloud 1125-1
Dulux
Green Alabaster Quarter S19B1Q
Dunn-Edwards
Light Sprinkle DE6254
Valspar
Salute 7006-12
Vista Paint
Bannister White C-27
Hallman-Lindsay
Italian Ice 31
Behr
Whitened Sage PPU10-12
Benjamin Moore
White 1499
IKEA
IKEA189 189
Sherwin-Williams
Nuance SW7049
Colorhouse
Bisque .03 Bisque-03
Kilz
Salty Air LG180-01
Farrow & Ball
Pavilion Blue 252
Dutch Boy
Lady Nicole DCP-0030
RAL
Grey White 9002
Kobra
White 01
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
75/100
Very Light
Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Rain Cloud 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #E1E1D5;
background-color: #E1E1D5;
--color-rain-cloud: #E1E1D5;
colors: { 'rain-cloud': '#E1E1D5' }
bg-[#E1E1D5] text-[#E1E1D5]
$rain-cloud: #E1E1D5;
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E1E1D5?
#E1E1D5 is Rain Cloud, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #E1E1D5 warm or cool?
Rain Cloud reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Rain Cloud?
Rain Cloud works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Rain Cloud?
Rain Cloud 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 Rain Cloud?
You can download Rain Cloud 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 Rain Cloud?
The hex code is #E1E1D5. In RGB it's 225, 225, 213, and in HSL it's 60°, 17%, 86%.