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Ghosting Quarter

#E2DED6

RGB 226, 222, 214 · HSL 40°, 17%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 5, 11

Ghosting Quarter is #E2DED6 in HEX — rgb(226, 222, 214), hsl(40°, 17%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 5%, 11%).

Ghosting Quarter pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 17%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E2DED6

RGB226, 222, 214

HSL40°, 17%, 86%

HSV40°, 5%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 5, 11

Decimal14868182

CSS RGBrgb(226, 222, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 17%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dusting Of Snow SW1G6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Incredible White SW7028

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DED7

PPG

Ash 1076-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DED5

Vista Paint

Venetian Wall C-543

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DCD4

Behr

Castle Beige N230-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E3DDD6

Benjamin Moore

Classic 1548

ΔE 1.1 · #E4E1D8

Valspar

Gilded Linen 6002-1A

ΔE 1.3 · #E3E1D8

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 1.3 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.6 · #DDDDD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 1.6 · #E1E0D6

Dunn-Edwards

Foggy Day DE6226

ΔE 1.8 · #E7E3DB

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.8 · #E5E0DB

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3.8 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E2DED6

#D5D9E1

Analogous

#E1D7D5

#E2DED6

#DFE1D5

Triadic

#E2DED6

#D5E1DD

#DDD5E1

Split-Complementary

#E2DED6

#D5DFE1

#D7D5E1

Tetradic

#E2DED6

#D5E1D7

#D5D9E1

#E1D5DF

Monochromatic

#A2957C

#C2B9A8

#E2DED6

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#E2DED6

#D9E1D5

#D5D9E1

#DDD5E1

Compound

#E2DED6

#DFE1D5

#D5D9E1

#D7D5E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E4DE

#EDEBE6

#F4F3F1

Darker

#BEB4A1

#8F8062

#544B38

Saturation

#DDDCD9

#E1DDD5

#F0E2C6

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DED6

#E1DFD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DED6

#DFDFD7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DED6

#E2DDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ghosting Quarter 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

#E9D3BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DED6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D8E0

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A9B5CC

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: #E2DED6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DED6;

CSS Variable

--color-ghosting-quarter: #E2DED6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ghosting-quarter': '#E2DED6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DED6] text-[#E2DED6]

SCSS

$ghosting-quarter: #E2DED6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DED6?

#E2DED6 is Ghosting Quarter, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2DED6 warm or cool?

Ghosting Quarter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ghosting Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Ghosting Quarter?

Ghosting Quarter 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 Ghosting Quarter?

You can download Ghosting Quarter 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 Ghosting Quarter?

The hex code is #E2DED6. In RGB it's 226, 222, 214, and in HSL it's 40°, 17%, 86%.

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