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Egg Wash

#E2E1C8

RGB 226, 225, 200 · HSL 58°, 31%, 84% · CMYK 0, 0, 12, 11

Egg Wash is #E2E1C8 in HEX — rgb(226, 225, 200), hsl(58°, 31%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 11%).

Egg Wash pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 31%, 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#E2E1C8

RGB226, 225, 200

HSL58°, 31%, 84%

HSV58°, 12%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 12, 11

Decimal14868936

CSS RGBrgb(226, 225, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 31%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ghostly Green Half S17D1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E0C8

Valspar

Spring Reflection 6003-3A

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DFC6

Benjamin Moore

Spring 520

ΔE 1.4 · #E2E3CC

Vista Paint

Spring Frolic K-406

ΔE 1.5 · #E0E2C7

Behr

Sentimental Beige YL-W13

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E1CB

PPG

Wright Lemon White FLLW917

ΔE 1.7 · #E3DEC6

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 1.8 · #DDDCC4

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E4CE

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 2 · #DEDFC3

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E5DFC9

Hallman-Lindsay

Planet Earth 405

ΔE 2.4 · #DADDC3

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Reed DE5527

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDCBF

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 3.9 · #E8DEC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#E2E1C8

#CACAE3

Analogous

#E3D5CA

#E2E1C8

#D7E3CA

Triadic

#E2E1C8

#CAE3E2

#E2CAE3

Split-Complementary

#E2E1C8

#CAD7E3

#D5CAE3

Tetradic

#E2E1C8

#CAE3D5

#CACAE3

#E3CAD7

Monochromatic

#AEAC65

#C8C797

#E2E1C8

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#E2E1C8

#CAE3CA

#CACAE3

#E2CAE3

Compound

#E2E1C8

#D7E3CA

#CACAE3

#D5CAE3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E8D4

#EDEDE0

#F4F4EE

Darker

#C7C590

#9E9B4E

#5D5B2C

Saturation

#DADAD2

#E3E2CA

#F1EFBB

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

#E2E1C8

#E5DFC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E1C8

#E1E1CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E1C8

#E4DDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Egg Wash 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

#E9D5B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2E1C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DAD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A3A4C9

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: #E2E1C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E1C8;

CSS Variable

--color-egg-wash: #E2E1C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'egg-wash': '#E2E1C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E1C8] text-[#E2E1C8]

SCSS

$egg-wash: #E2E1C8;

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#E8E3CB · ΔE 1.9

Misty Air

#E3DEC7 · ΔE 1.9

Stolen Moments

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#DDE1CA · ΔE 2.2

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#E6E1CB · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E1C8?

#E2E1C8 is Egg Wash, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E1C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Egg Wash?

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

What colors pair well with Egg Wash?

Egg Wash 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 Egg Wash?

You can download Egg Wash 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 Egg Wash?

The hex code is #E2E1C8. In RGB it's 226, 225, 200, and in HSL it's 58°, 31%, 84%.

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