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Catacomb Bone

#E2DCCC

RGB 226, 220, 204 · HSL 44°, 27%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 11

Catacomb Bone is #E2DCCC in HEX — rgb(226, 220, 204), hsl(44°, 27%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 11%).

Catacomb Bone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 27%, 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#E2DCCC

RGB226, 220, 204

HSL44°, 27%, 84%

HSV44°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 11

Decimal14867660

CSS RGBrgb(226, 220, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 27%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fossil Stone 1102-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DDCC

Dulux

Grand Piano Half S15C1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E2DBCC

Benjamin Moore

Fossil AF-65

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DECF

Behr

Vintage Linen PPU7-16

ΔE 0.9 · #E3DBCC

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DACA

Valspar

Foxtrot 7003-3

ΔE 1 · #E5DDCC

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.2 · #E4DECC

Vista Paint

Travertine Trail K-942

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D9CA

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.6 · #E6DFD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.8 · #E8DECE

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E3E1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.8 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E2DCCC

#CBD1E1

Analogous

#E1D0CB

#E2DCCC

#DCE1CB

Triadic

#E2DCCC

#CBE1DB

#DBCBE1

Split-Complementary

#E2DCCC

#CBDCE1

#D0CBE1

Tetradic

#E2DCCC

#CBE1D0

#CBD1E1

#E1CBDC

Monochromatic

#A9986A

#C5BA9B

#E2DCCC

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E2DCCC

#D1E1CB

#CBD1E1

#DBCBE1

Compound

#E2DCCC

#DCE1CB

#CBD1E1

#D0CBE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E2D6

#ECE9E1

#F3F2EE

Darker

#C3B694

#998653

#5A4E2F

Saturation

#DAD8D3

#E1DBCB

#F0E2BC

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DCCC

#E1DDCD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DCCC

#DDDDCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DCCC

#E3DADB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Catacomb Bone 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

#E9D2B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DCCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D7D8

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.

#A4AEC8

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: #E2DCCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DCCC;

CSS Variable

--color-catacomb-bone: #E2DCCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'catacomb-bone': '#E2DCCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DCCC] text-[#E2DCCC]

SCSS

$catacomb-bone: #E2DCCC;

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#E2DECF · ΔE 1.1

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#E3DBCD · ΔE 1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DCCC?

#E2DCCC is Catacomb Bone, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DCCC warm or cool?

Catacomb Bone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Catacomb Bone?

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

What colors pair well with Catacomb Bone?

Catacomb Bone 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 Catacomb Bone?

You can download Catacomb Bone 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 Catacomb Bone?

The hex code is #E2DCCC. In RGB it's 226, 220, 204, and in HSL it's 44°, 27%, 84%.

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