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Beige Linen

#E2DAC6

RGB 226, 218, 198 · HSL 43°, 33%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 11

Beige Linen is #E2DAC6 in HEX — rgb(226, 218, 198), hsl(43°, 33%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%).

Beige Linen pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 33%, 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#E2DAC6

RGB226, 218, 198

HSL43°, 33%, 83%

HSV43°, 12%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 11

Decimal14867142

CSS RGBrgb(226, 218, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 33%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jewett White C-1418

ΔE 0.6 · #E4DBC7

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DBC8

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 0.7 · #E3DAC5

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E4DCC7

Benjamin Moore

Spring 954

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DDC9

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 1.1 · #E2D8C3

PPG

Cozy Cream 1112-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E0DBC7

Dulux

Ecru Half S15D1H

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DDCA

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD7C1

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.5 · #DED8C6

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D9C3

Sherwin-Williams

Polar Bear SW7564

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DFCA

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #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 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

#E2DAC6

#C5CDE2

Analogous

#E2CCC5

#E2DAC6

#DCE2C5

Triadic

#E2DAC6

#C5E2DA

#DAC5E2

Split-Complementary

#E2DAC6

#C5DCE2

#CCC5E2

Tetradic

#E2DAC6

#C5E2CC

#C5CDE2

#E2C5DC

Monochromatic

#AF9860

#C8B992

#E2DAC6

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E2DAC6

#CDE2C5

#C5CDE2

#DAC5E2

Compound

#E2DAC6

#DCE2C5

#C5CDE2

#CCC5E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1D1

#ECE8DE

#F3F1EC

Darker

#C7B68C

#9F874A

#5D4F2A

Saturation

#D8D6CF

#E2DAC5

#F0E0B7

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DAC6

#E0DBC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DAC6

#DBDBC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DAC6

#E3D7D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beige Linen 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

#E9D0B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DAC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D5D4

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.

#9FABC9

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: #E2DAC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DAC6;

CSS Variable

--color-beige-linen: #E2DAC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beige-linen': '#E2DAC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DAC6] text-[#E2DAC6]

SCSS

$beige-linen: #E2DAC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DAC6?

#E2DAC6 is Beige Linen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DAC6 warm or cool?

Beige Linen reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Beige Linen?

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

What colors pair well with Beige Linen?

Beige Linen 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 Beige Linen?

You can download Beige Linen 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 Beige Linen?

The hex code is #E2DAC6. In RGB it's 226, 218, 198, and in HSL it's 43°, 33%, 83%.

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