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Positive Energy

#E1E2CF

RGB 225, 226, 207 · HSL 63°, 25%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 8, 11

Positive Energy is #E1E2CF in HEX — rgb(225, 226, 207), hsl(63°, 25%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 8%, 11%).

Positive Energy pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 25%, 85%. 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#E1E2CF

RGB225, 226, 207

HSL63°, 25%, 85%

HSV63°, 8%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 8, 11

Decimal14803663

CSS RGBrgb(225, 226, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 25%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Green Tea C-424

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E2D0

Behr

Prairie Dust N330-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DFE1CE

Benjamin Moore

Refined AF-75

ΔE 0.8 · #DFE0CE

Dulux

Medlar Half S18D1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E0CC

PPG

Sage Splash 1115-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E4E5D2

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E2D1

Valspar

Summer Mist 6004-3A

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E3D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Green Tea 425

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E2D2

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E3E1D1

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 2.2 · #E8E8D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 2.8 · #E4DECC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.4 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 3.6 · #EDE9D8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.8 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

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

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

#E1E2CF

#D0CFE2

Analogous

#E2DACF

#E1E2CF

#D8E2CF

Triadic

#E1E2CF

#CFE1E2

#E2CFE1

Split-Complementary

#E1E2CF

#CFD8E2

#DACFE2

Tetradic

#E1E2CF

#CFE2DA

#D0CFE2

#E2CFD8

Monochromatic

#A6A970

#C4C69F

#E1E2CF

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#E1E2CF

#CFE2D0

#D0CFE2

#E2CFE1

Compound

#E1E2CF

#D8E2CF

#D0CFE2

#DACFE2

Variations

Lighter

#E7E8D9

#ECEDE3

#F4F4EF

Darker

#C1C398

#959856

#575931

Saturation

#DBDCD6

#E1E2CF

#EEF1C1

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1E2CF

#E4E0D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1E2CF

#E2E2D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1E2CF

#E2DFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Positive Energy 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

#E8D6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1E2CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5DBDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBECEA

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.

#A8A7CA

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: #E1E2CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1E2CF;

CSS Variable

--color-positive-energy: #E1E2CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'positive-energy': '#E1E2CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1E2CF] text-[#E1E2CF]

SCSS

$positive-energy: #E1E2CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1E2CF?

#E1E2CF is Positive Energy, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1E2CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Positive Energy?

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

What colors pair well with Positive Energy?

Positive Energy 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 Positive Energy?

You can download Positive Energy 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 Positive Energy?

The hex code is #E1E2CF. In RGB it's 225, 226, 207, and in HSL it's 63°, 25%, 85%.

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