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Pale Pollen

#E2CC9A

RGB 226, 204, 154 · HSL 42°, 55%, 75% · CMYK 0, 10, 32, 11

Pale Pollen is #E2CC9A in HEX — rgb(226, 204, 154), hsl(42°, 55%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 32%, 11%).

Pale Pollen pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 55%, 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#E2CC9A

RGB226, 204, 154

HSL42°, 55%, 75%

HSV42°, 32%, 89%

CMYK0, 10, 32, 11

Decimal14863514

CSS RGBrgb(226, 204, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 55%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Pollen K-492

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 0.9 · #E1CA99

Benjamin Moore

Waterbury HC-31

ΔE 1.7 · #DECB9B

Behr

Natural Twine S310-3

ΔE 1.9 · #DCCA98

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC795

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 2 · #E0C796

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E9D19E

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 2.1 · #DCC797

Dulux

Bongo Skin S16E3

ΔE 2.6 · #DECC96

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 2.7 · #E8CF99

Dunn-Edwards

Crossroads DE5359

ΔE 3.6 · #EDD2A3

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 4.2 · #ECCE98

Kilz

Autumn Equinox LE120-01

ΔE 5.4 · #E3C293

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 5.6 · #D0C092

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5.8 · #EFCB9B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E2CC9A

#9CB1E2

Analogous

#E2AA9C

#E2CC9A

#D4E29C

Triadic

#E2CC9A

#9CE2CD

#CD9CE2

Split-Complementary

#E2CC9A

#9CD4E2

#AA9CE2

Tetradic

#E2CC9A

#9CE2AA

#9CB1E2

#E29CD4

Monochromatic

#B28C34

#D1AF61

#E2CC9A

#F4EBD7

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#E2CC9A

#B1E29C

#9CB1E2

#CD9CE2

Compound

#E2CC9A

#D4E29C

#9CB1E2

#AA9CE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D7B0

#EBE0C7

#F1ECE0

Darker

#D4B15E

#A9832A

#644D16

Saturation

#CAC3B5

#E2CD9C

#F1D38E

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2CC9A

#DCD09B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2CC9A

#D0D0A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2CC9A

#E4C6CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Pollen 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

#E9C68F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2CC9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CBB3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#7791CE

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: #E2CC9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2CC9A;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-pollen: #E2CC9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-pollen': '#E2CC9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2CC9A] text-[#E2CC9A]

SCSS

$pale-pollen: #E2CC9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2CC9A?

#E2CC9A is Pale Pollen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2CC9A warm or cool?

Pale Pollen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Pollen?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Pollen?

Pale Pollen 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 Pale Pollen?

You can download Pale Pollen 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 Pale Pollen?

The hex code is #E2CC9A. In RGB it's 226, 204, 154, and in HSL it's 42°, 55%, 75%.

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