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Nuance

#E2E0D6

RGB 226, 224, 214 · HSL 50°, 17%, 86% · CMYK 0, 1, 5, 11

Nuance is #E2E0D6 in HEX — rgb(226, 224, 214), hsl(50°, 17%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 11%).

Nuance pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 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#E2E0D6

RGB226, 224, 214

HSL50°, 17%, 86%

HSV50°, 5%, 89%

CMYK0, 1, 5, 11

Decimal14868694

CSS RGBrgb(226, 224, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 17%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Nuance SW7049

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White 28

ΔE 0.4 · #E1E0D6

Vista Paint

Bannister White C-27

ΔE 0.5 · #E2E0D5

Dulux

Haast Half NZ9G3

ΔE 0.6 · #E3E1D8

Valspar

Salute 7006-12

ΔE 0.6 · #E1E0D5

Benjamin Moore

Grandma's CSP-365

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E0D6

Behr

Guesthouse UL190-11

ΔE 0.9 · #E3DFD4

PPG

Paraffin 14-31

ΔE 1 · #E5E1D8

Dunn-Edwards

Watermist DE6240

ΔE 1.3 · #E6E3D8

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 1.4 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.7 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 1.7 · #DDDDD5

Farrow & Ball

Pale Powder 204

ΔE 2.6 · #D9DCD2

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.6 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.1 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.3 · #E7EBDA

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

#E2E0D6

#D5D7E1

Analogous

#E1D9D5

#E2E0D6

#DDE1D5

Triadic

#E2E0D6

#D5E1DF

#DFD5E1

Split-Complementary

#E2E0D6

#D5DDE1

#D9D5E1

Tetradic

#E2E0D6

#D5E1D9

#D5D7E1

#E1D5DD

Monochromatic

#A29C7C

#C2BDA8

#E2E0D6

#F4F4F0

Rectangle

#E2E0D6

#D7E1D5

#D5D7E1

#DFD5E1

Compound

#E2E0D6

#DDE1D5

#D5D7E1

#D9D5E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E6DE

#EDECE6

#F4F3F1

Darker

#BEB9A1

#8F8862

#544F38

Saturation

#DDDDD9

#E1DFD5

#F0E9C6

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E0D6

#E2E0D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E0D6

#E0E0D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E0D6

#E3DEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Nuance 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

#E9D5BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E0D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DAE0

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.

#A9AFCC

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: #E2E0D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E0D6;

CSS Variable

--color-nuance: #E2E0D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nuance': '#E2E0D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E0D6] text-[#E2E0D6]

SCSS

$nuance: #E2E0D6;

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#E5E0D5 · ΔE 1.2

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#E3E2DA · ΔE 1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E0D6?

#E2E0D6 is Nuance, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E0D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nuance?

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

What colors pair well with Nuance?

Nuance 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 Nuance?

You can download Nuance 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 Nuance?

The hex code is #E2E0D6. In RGB it's 226, 224, 214, and in HSL it's 50°, 17%, 86%.

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