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Tropical Straw

#E2D3B2

RGB 226, 211, 178 · HSL 41°, 45%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 11

Tropical Straw is #E2D3B2 in HEX — rgb(226, 211, 178), hsl(41°, 45%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 11%).

Tropical Straw pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 45%, 79%. 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#E2D3B2

RGB226, 211, 178

HSL41°, 45%, 79%

HSV41°, 21%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 11

Decimal14865330

CSS RGBrgb(226, 211, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 45%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tropical Straw K-989

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Cornice CW-115

ΔE 0.7 · #E3D4B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Corinthian Pillar 301

ΔE 0.9 · #E1D1B1

PPG

Loofah 1094-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D3B5

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 1.7 · #E0CFB0

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 1.7 · #E5D2B0

Behr

Yellowstone UL180-18

ΔE 1.9 · #E8D5B3

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.3 · #DDCDAE

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 2.6 · #EAD9B6

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 2.6 · #E1D2B6

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.7 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.7 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.9 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E6CDAB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E2D3B2

#B1C1E2

Analogous

#E2BAB1

#E2D3B2

#D9E2B1

Triadic

#E2D3B2

#B1E2D2

#D2B1E2

Split-Complementary

#E2D3B2

#B1D9E2

#BAB1E2

Tetradic

#E2D3B2

#B1E2BA

#B1C1E2

#E2B1D9

Monochromatic

#B59245

#CDB27A

#E2D3B2

#F7F2E9

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E2D3B2

#C1E2B1

#B1C1E2

#D2B1E2

Compound

#E2D3B2

#D9E2B1

#B1C1E2

#BAB1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7DBC1

#EBE3D3

#F2EEE6

Darker

#CDB175

#A68338

#624D1F

Saturation

#D1CCC2

#E2D2B1

#F0D8A3

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D3B2

#DED6B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D3B2

#D6D6B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D3B2

#E4CFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tropical Straw 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

#E9CBA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D3B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D0C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8B9FCB

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 · 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 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: #E2D3B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D3B2;

CSS Variable

--color-tropical-straw: #E2D3B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tropical-straw': '#E2D3B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D3B2] text-[#E2D3B2]

SCSS

$tropical-straw: #E2D3B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D3B2?

#E2D3B2 is Tropical Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D3B2 warm or cool?

Tropical Straw reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tropical Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Tropical Straw?

Tropical Straw 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 Tropical Straw?

You can download Tropical Straw 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 Tropical Straw?

The hex code is #E2D3B2. In RGB it's 226, 211, 178, and in HSL it's 41°, 45%, 79%.

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