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Ally's

#E2E1D2

RGB 226, 225, 210 · HSL 56°, 22%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 7, 11

Ally's is #E2E1D2 in HEX — rgb(226, 225, 210), hsl(56°, 22%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 11%).

Ally's pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 22%, 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#E2E1D2

RGB226, 225, 210

HSL56°, 22%, 85%

HSV56°, 7%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 7, 11

Decimal14868946

CSS RGBrgb(226, 225, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 22%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ally's CSP-125

Exact match

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E2D3

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 0.6 · #E3E1D1

Vista Paint

Speak to Me C-412

ΔE 0.7 · #E0DFD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Green Tea 425

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E2D2

PPG

Wild Wheat 1123-3

ΔE 0.9 · #E0E1D1

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Pebble DE6247

ΔE 1 · #E4E4D5

Behr

Oyster W-B-720

ΔE 1 · #E5E2D4

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E2D1

Dulux

Sandbank Quarter S17C1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #E6E4D3

Valspar

Madison Avenue 7006-14

ΔE 1.6 · #E2E0D4

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.1 · #DDDFD3

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 2.3 · #E6DFD1

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.7 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.9 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E2E1D2

#D0D1E1

Analogous

#E1D8D0

#E2E1D2

#DAE1D0

Triadic

#E2E1D2

#D0E1E0

#E0D0E1

Split-Complementary

#E2E1D2

#D0DAE1

#D8D0E1

Tetradic

#E2E1D2

#D0E1D8

#D0D1E1

#E1D0DA

Monochromatic

#A5A273

#C3C1A2

#E2E1D2

#F5F5EF

Rectangle

#E2E1D2

#D1E1D0

#D0D1E1

#E0D0E1

Compound

#E2E1D2

#DAE1D0

#D0D1E1

#D8D0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E6DA

#ECECE4

#F4F3F0

Darker

#C0BE9B

#94905A

#575534

Saturation

#DBDBD6

#E1E0D0

#F0EDC1

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

15.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2E1D2

#E4E0D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2E1D2

#E1E1D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2E1D2

#E3DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ally's 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.

#E2E1D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6DADD

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.

#A7A9CA

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: #E2E1D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2E1D2;

CSS Variable

--color-ally's: #E2E1D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ally's': '#E2E1D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2E1D2] text-[#E2E1D2]

SCSS

$ally's: #E2E1D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2E1D2?

#E2E1D2 is Ally's, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E2E1D2 warm or cool?

Ally's reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ally's?

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

What colors pair well with Ally's?

Ally's 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 Ally's?

You can download Ally's 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 Ally's?

The hex code is #E2E1D2. In RGB it's 226, 225, 210, and in HSL it's 56°, 22%, 85%.

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