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Mission Hills

#E2DAC3

RGB 226, 218, 195 · HSL 45°, 35%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 14, 11

Mission Hills is #E2DAC3 in HEX — rgb(226, 218, 195), hsl(45°, 35%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 11%).

Mission Hills pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 35%, 83%. 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#E2DAC3

RGB226, 218, 195

HSL45°, 35%, 83%

HSV45°, 14%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 14, 11

Decimal14867139

CSS RGBrgb(226, 218, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 35%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Mission Hills C-362

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Mission Hills 363

Exact match

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DAC4

Benjamin Moore

Hidden CSP-1030

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD7C0

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DAC5

PPG

Almond Paste 1103-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E5DBC5

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.2 · #E4D9C3

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD7C1

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E4DCC7

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 1.4 · #E2D8C3

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.9 · #E0D5BE

Sherwin-Williams

Antique White SW6119

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DCC6

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.9 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.1 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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 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

#E2DAC3

#C4CCE3

Analogous

#E3CCC4

#E2DAC3

#DBE3C4

Triadic

#E2DAC3

#C4E3DB

#DBC4E3

Split-Complementary

#E2DAC3

#C4DBE3

#CCC4E3

Tetradic

#E2DAC3

#C4E3CC

#C4CCE3

#E3C4DB

Monochromatic

#B19C5D

#CABC91

#E2DAC3

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E2DAC3

#CCE3C4

#C4CCE3

#DBC4E3

Compound

#E2DAC3

#DBE3C4

#C4CCE3

#CCC4E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E2D0

#EDE9DD

#F4F2EC

Darker

#C9B98A

#A18B48

#5F5128

Saturation

#D8D6CF

#E3DBC4

#F1E2B6

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DAC3

#E1DBC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DAC3

#DBDBC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DAC3

#E3D7D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mission Hills 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

#E9D0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DAC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D5D2

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.

#9EA9CA

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: #E2DAC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DAC3;

CSS Variable

--color-mission-hills: #E2DAC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mission-hills': '#E2DAC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DAC3] text-[#E2DAC3]

SCSS

$mission-hills: #E2DAC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DAC3?

#E2DAC3 is Mission Hills, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DAC3 warm or cool?

Mission Hills reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mission Hills?

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

What colors pair well with Mission Hills?

Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills?

You can download Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills?

The hex code is #E2DAC3. In RGB it's 226, 218, 195, and in HSL it's 45°, 35%, 83%.

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