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Cornice

#E3D4B4

RGB 227, 212, 180 · HSL 41°, 46%, 80% · CMYK 0, 7, 21, 11

Cornice is #E3D4B4 in HEX — rgb(227, 212, 180), hsl(41°, 46%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 21%, 11%).

Cornice pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 46%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E3D4B4

RGB227, 212, 180

HSL41°, 46%, 80%

HSV41°, 21%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 21, 11

Decimal14931124

CSS RGBrgb(227, 212, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 46%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Cornice CW-115

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tropical Straw K-989

ΔE 0.7 · #E2D3B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Corinthian Pillar 301

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D1B1

PPG

Loofah 1094-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D3B5

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 1.8 · #E0CFB0

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD1B4

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 2 · #E5D2B0

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 2.1 · #E1D2B6

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 2.5 · #EAD9B6

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.5 · #DDCDAE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.1 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.3 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 4.5 · #D9CCA6

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 4.6 · #DCD0B8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E3D4B4

#B5C3E3

Analogous

#E3BDB5

#E3D4B4

#DBE3B5

Triadic

#E3D4B4

#B5E3D5

#D5B5E3

Split-Complementary

#E3D4B4

#B5DBE3

#BDB5E3

Tetradic

#E3D4B4

#B5E3BD

#B5C3E3

#E3B5DB

Monochromatic

#BA9545

#CFB57D

#E3D4B4

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#E3D4B4

#C3E3B5

#B5C3E3

#D5B5E3

Compound

#E3D4B4

#DBE3B5

#B5C3E3

#BDB5E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9DDC3

#ECE5D4

#F3EFE7

Darker

#D0B377

#A98537

#644E1F

Saturation

#D3CFC5

#E3D5B5

#F1DAA7

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D4B4

#DFD7B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D4B4

#D7D7B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D4B4

#E5D0D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cornice 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

#EACCA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D4B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D1C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8DA2CD

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E3D4B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D4B4;

CSS Variable

--color-cornice: #E3D4B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cornice': '#E3D4B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D4B4] text-[#E3D4B4]

SCSS

$cornice: #E3D4B4;

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#DFCEAE · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D4B4?

#E3D4B4 is Cornice, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D4B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cornice?

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

What colors pair well with Cornice?

Cornice 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 Cornice?

You can download Cornice 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 Cornice?

The hex code is #E3D4B4. In RGB it's 227, 212, 180, and in HSL it's 41°, 46%, 80%.

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