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Italian Ice

#E2E0D3

RGB 226, 224, 211 · HSL 52°, 21%, 86% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 11

Italian Ice is #E2E0D3 in HEX — rgb(226, 224, 211), hsl(52°, 21%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 11%).

Italian Ice pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 21%, 86%. 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#E2E0D3

RGB226, 224, 211

HSL52°, 21%, 86%

HSV52°, 7%, 89%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 11

Decimal14868691

CSS RGBrgb(226, 224, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 21%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Italian Ice 31

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Going 1527

ΔE 0.4 · #E1DFD2

Vista Paint

Italian Ice C-30

ΔE 0.5 · #E2DFD2

Valspar

Madison Avenue 7006-14

ΔE 0.5 · #E2E0D4

PPG

Rain Cloud 1125-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E1E1D5

Dulux

Cargo River Quarter S17B1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E2D6

Behr

Oyster W-B-720

ΔE 1 · #E5E2D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.2 · #E4E2D3

Dunn-Edwards

Light Sprinkle DE6254

ΔE 1.3 · #E3E3D7

Sherwin-Williams

Nonchalant White SW6161

ΔE 1.3 · #DEDDD1

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E1D1

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDFD3

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.9 · #E6DFD1

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.5 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2E0D3

#D4D6E3

Analogous

#E3D9D4

#E2E0D3

#DDE3D4

Triadic

#E2E0D3

#D4E3E1

#E1D4E3

Split-Complementary

#E2E0D3

#D4DDE3

#D9D4E3

Tetradic

#E2E0D3

#D4E3D9

#D4D6E3

#E3D4DD

Monochromatic

#A6A077

#C5C0A6

#E2E0D3

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#E2E0D3

#D6E3D4

#D4D6E3

#E1D4E3

Compound

#E2E0D3

#DDE3D4

#D4D6E3

#D9D4E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E7DC

#EDECE6

#F4F4F1

Darker

#C1BC9E

#948D5D

#575335

Saturation

#DEDDD9

#E3E1D4

#F1EBC6

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E0D3

#E3E0D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E0D3

#E0E0D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E0D3

#E3DEDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Italian Ice 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

#E9D5B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E0D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DADE

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.

#A9AECC

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: #E2E0D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E0D3;

CSS Variable

--color-italian-ice: #E2E0D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italian-ice': '#E2E0D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E0D3] text-[#E2E0D3]

SCSS

$italian-ice: #E2E0D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E0D3?

#E2E0D3 is Italian Ice, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E0D3 warm or cool?

Italian Ice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Italian Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Italian Ice?

Italian Ice 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 Italian Ice?

You can download Italian Ice 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 Italian Ice?

The hex code is #E2E0D3. In RGB it's 226, 224, 211, and in HSL it's 52°, 21%, 86%.

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