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Texan Angel

#E2DDD1

RGB 226, 221, 209 · HSL 42°, 23%, 85% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 11

Texan Angel is #E2DDD1 in HEX — rgb(226, 221, 209), hsl(42°, 23%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 11%).

Texan Angel pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 23%, 85%. 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#E2DDD1

RGB226, 221, 209

HSL42°, 23%, 85%

HSV42°, 8%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 11

Decimal14867921

CSS RGBrgb(226, 221, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 23%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Feather Stone 229

ΔE 0.4 · #E3DED2

Sherwin-Williams

Oyster White SW7637

ΔE 0.5 · #E2DDD0

Benjamin Moore

Olympic 971

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DED1

Valspar

Oyster Pearl 7002-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DED3

Vista Paint

Feather Stone C-228

ΔE 0.8 · #E4DED1

Dulux

Beige Royal Quarter S15B1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DFD4

Behr

Cotton Knit PPU7-11

ΔE 0.9 · #E5DFD3

PPG

Hourglass 1022-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E0D5

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.5 · #E6DFD1

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 1.8 · #E7E2D6

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.8 · #DED8CD

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.2 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.7 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.9 · #E7EBDA

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

#E2DDD1

#D0D5E2

Analogous

#E2D3D0

#E2DDD1

#DEE2D0

Triadic

#E2DDD1

#D0E2DC

#DCD0E2

Split-Complementary

#E2DDD1

#D0DEE2

#D3D0E2

Tetradic

#E2DDD1

#D0E2D3

#D0D5E2

#E2D0DE

Monochromatic

#A79772

#C4BAA1

#E2DDD1

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E2DDD1

#D5E2D0

#D0D5E2

#DCD0E2

Compound

#E2DDD1

#DEE2D0

#D0D5E2

#D3D0E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7E3D9

#EDEAE4

#F4F2EF

Darker

#C1B59A

#958359

#584D33

Saturation

#DBDAD6

#E2DCD0

#F0E2C1

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DDD1

#E1DED2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DDD1

#DEDED3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DDD1

#E3DBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Texan Angel 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

#E9D2B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DDD1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D7DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A7B1CA

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: #E2DDD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DDD1;

CSS Variable

--color-texan-angel: #E2DDD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'texan-angel': '#E2DDD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DDD1] text-[#E2DDD1]

SCSS

$texan-angel: #E2DDD1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DDD1?

#E2DDD1 is Texan Angel, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DDD1 warm or cool?

Texan Angel reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Texan Angel?

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

What colors pair well with Texan Angel?

Texan Angel 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 Texan Angel?

You can download Texan Angel 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 Texan Angel?

The hex code is #E2DDD1. In RGB it's 226, 221, 209, and in HSL it's 42°, 23%, 85%.

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