YELLOWS

Neutral Ground

#E2DACA

RGB 226, 218, 202 · HSL 40°, 29%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 11

Neutral Ground is #E2DACA in HEX — rgb(226, 218, 202), hsl(40°, 29%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 11%).

Neutral Ground pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 29%, 84%. 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#E2DACA

RGB226, 218, 202

HSL40°, 29%, 84%

HSV40°, 11%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 11

Decimal14867146

CSS RGBrgb(226, 218, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 29%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

Exact match

PPG

Antique White 1024-2

ΔE 0.4 · #E1DACA

Behr

Varnished Ivory MQ3-40

ΔE 0.4 · #E3DACA

Vista Paint

Travertine Trail K-942

ΔE 0.6 · #E1D9CA

Valspar

Light Raffia 3008-10B

ΔE 0.6 · #E1D9C8

Dulux

Grand Piano Half S15C1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E2DBCC

Benjamin Moore

White 964

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D9C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Earthling 216

ΔE 1.5 · #DED6C7

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD6C7

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.6 · #DED8C6

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.7 · #E4DECC

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.7 · #E8DECE

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 3.2 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E2DACA

#CAD2E2

Analogous

#E2CECA

#E2DACA

#DEE2CA

Triadic

#E2DACA

#CAE2DA

#DACAE2

Split-Complementary

#E2DACA

#CADEE2

#CECAE2

Tetradic

#E2DACA

#CAE2CE

#CAD2E2

#E2CADE

Monochromatic

#AC9568

#C7B899

#E2DACA

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#E2DACA

#D2E2CA

#CAD2E2

#DACAE2

Compound

#E2DACA

#DEE2CA

#CAD2E2

#CECAE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E2D5

#EDE9E0

#F4F2EE

Darker

#C5B492

#9B8250

#5B4C2E

Saturation

#DAD7D3

#E2DACA

#F1DFBC

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

15.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DACA

#E0DBCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DACA

#DBDBCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DACA

#E3D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Neutral Ground 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

#E9D0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DACA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D5D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A4B0C8

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: #E2DACA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DACA;

CSS Variable

--color-neutral-ground: #E2DACA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neutral-ground': '#E2DACA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DACA] text-[#E2DACA]

SCSS

$neutral-ground: #E2DACA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DACA?

#E2DACA is Neutral Ground, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DACA warm or cool?

Neutral Ground reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Neutral Ground?

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

What colors pair well with Neutral Ground?

Neutral Ground 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 Neutral Ground?

You can download Neutral Ground 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 Neutral Ground?

The hex code is #E2DACA. In RGB it's 226, 218, 202, and in HSL it's 40°, 29%, 84%.

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