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Ripe Wheat

#E2C78C

RGB 226, 199, 140 · HSL 41°, 60%, 72% · CMYK 0, 12, 38, 11

Ripe Wheat is #E2C78C in HEX — rgb(226, 199, 140), hsl(41°, 60%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 38%, 11%).

Ripe Wheat pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 60%, 72%. 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#E2C78C

RGB226, 199, 140

HSL41°, 60%, 72%

HSV41°, 38%, 89%

CMYK0, 12, 38, 11

Decimal14862220

CSS RGBrgb(226, 199, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 60%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ripe Wheat 310E-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2152-40

ΔE 1.3 · #E1C48A

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 1.5 · #E6CB8F

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 2.7 · #DFC686

Dulux

Garden Picket S15F3

ΔE 3.1 · #E4CD95

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 3.2 · #E9D095

Vista Paint

Venice Square C-918

ΔE 3.5 · #E5C590

Sherwin-Williams

Sequin SW6394

ΔE 3.5 · #E1C28D

Dunn-Edwards

Toasted Marshmallow DE6165

ΔE 3.6 · #DABD84

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 3.7 · #ECD193

PPG

Lira 12-06

ΔE 3.7 · #E2C28D

Dutch Boy

Crisp Biscuit VS-9220

ΔE 3.9 · #E3C28D

Hallman-Lindsay

Venice Square 919

ΔE 4.1 · #E6C591

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 4.9 · #DFC795

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 8.8 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2C78C

#8DA8E2

Analogous

#E29C8D

#E2C78C

#D3E28D

Triadic

#E2C78C

#8DE2C7

#C78DE2

Split-Complementary

#E2C78C

#8DD3E2

#9C8DE2

Tetradic

#E2C78C

#8DE29C

#8DA8E2

#E28DD3

Monochromatic

#AB832B

#D3A950

#E2C78C

#F2E5CA

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#E2C78C

#A8E28D

#8DA8E2

#C78DE2

Compound

#E2C78C

#D3E28D

#8DA8E2

#9C8DE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D2A4

#EADCBE

#F1EADC

Darker

#D7AC4F

#A87D22

#634A12

Saturation

#C4BCAB

#E2C78D

#F1CD7E

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2C78C

#DACD8C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2C78C

#CCCC95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2C78C

#E4C0C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ripe Wheat 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

#E9C284

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2C78C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C7A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#6A8ACF

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: #E2C78C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2C78C;

CSS Variable

--color-ripe-wheat: #E2C78C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ripe-wheat': '#E2C78C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2C78C] text-[#E2C78C]

SCSS

$ripe-wheat: #E2C78C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C78C?

#E2C78C is Ripe Wheat, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2C78C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ripe Wheat?

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

What colors pair well with Ripe Wheat?

Ripe Wheat 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 Ripe Wheat?

You can download Ripe Wheat 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 Ripe Wheat?

The hex code is #E2C78C. In RGB it's 226, 199, 140, and in HSL it's 41°, 60%, 72%.

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