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Pale Parsnip

#E3D8BF

RGB 227, 216, 191 · HSL 42°, 39%, 82% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 11

Pale Parsnip is #E3D8BF in HEX — rgb(227, 216, 191), hsl(42°, 39%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 11%).

Pale Parsnip pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 39%, 82%. 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#E3D8BF

RGB227, 216, 191

HSL42°, 39%, 82%

HSV42°, 16%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 11

Decimal14932159

CSS RGBrgb(227, 216, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 39%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Scribe MQ2-31

ΔE 0.5 · #E3D8BE

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 0.7 · #E2D6BD

Valspar

Fennel Splash 6007-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D7BD

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D6BB

Vista Paint

Barberry Sand C-277

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D4BB

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D5BE

Benjamin Moore

Cream 233

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD4BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 1.5 · #E1D4BC

Dulux

Pollinate S15E1

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D5BB

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D9C3

Sherwin-Williams

Echelon Ecru SW7574

ΔE 1.7 · #E7D8BE

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.7 · #E4D5BC

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2 · #DFD7C1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.7 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E3D8BF

#BFCAE3

Analogous

#E3C6BF

#E3D8BF

#DCE3BF

Triadic

#E3D8BF

#BFE3D8

#D8BFE3

Split-Complementary

#E3D8BF

#BFDCE3

#C6BFE3

Tetradic

#E3D8BF

#BFE3C6

#BFCAE3

#E3BFDC

Monochromatic

#B49855

#CCB88A

#E3D8BF

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E3D8BF

#CAE3BF

#BFCAE3

#D8BFE3

Compound

#E3D8BF

#DCE3BF

#BFCAE3

#C6BFE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E0CC

#EDE7DA

#F3F1EB

Darker

#CBB683

#A48742

#614F25

Saturation

#D6D3CC

#E3D8BF

#F1DEB1

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D8BF

#E0DAC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D8BF

#DADAC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D8BF

#E4D4D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Parsnip 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

#EACFAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D8BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D4CF

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.

#98A7CB

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: #E3D8BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D8BF;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-parsnip: #E3D8BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-parsnip': '#E3D8BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D8BF] text-[#E3D8BF]

SCSS

$pale-parsnip: #E3D8BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D8BF?

#E3D8BF is Pale Parsnip, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D8BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Parsnip?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Parsnip?

Pale Parsnip 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 Pale Parsnip?

You can download Pale Parsnip 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 Pale Parsnip?

The hex code is #E3D8BF. In RGB it's 227, 216, 191, and in HSL it's 42°, 39%, 82%.

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