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Instant Classic

#E3DAC6

RGB 227, 218, 198 · HSL 41°, 34%, 83% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 11

Instant Classic is #E3DAC6 in HEX — rgb(227, 218, 198), hsl(41°, 34%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 11%).

Instant Classic pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 34%, 83%. 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#E3DAC6

RGB227, 218, 198

HSL41°, 34%, 83%

HSV41°, 13%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 11

Decimal14932678

CSS RGBrgb(227, 218, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 34%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Jewett White C-1418

ΔE 0.4 · #E4DBC7

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 0.5 · #E3DAC5

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 0.7 · #E3DBC8

PPG

Bone White 1085-2 · 14-22

ΔE 0.8 · #E4D9C5

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 0.9 · #E2D8C3

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DCC7

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DAC4

Benjamin Moore

White 964

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D9C7

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.3 · #E4D9C3

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.6 · #DFD7C1

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.6 · #E8DEC9

Sherwin-Williams

Antique White SW6119

ΔE 1.8 · #E8DCC6

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E3DAC6

#C5CEE2

Analogous

#E2CAC5

#E3DAC6

#DDE2C5

Triadic

#E3DAC6

#C5E2D9

#D9C5E2

Split-Complementary

#E3DAC6

#C5DDE2

#CAC5E2

Tetradic

#E3DAC6

#C5E2CA

#C5CEE2

#E2C5DD

Monochromatic

#B0965E

#C9B892

#E3DAC6

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E3DAC6

#CEE2C5

#C5CEE2

#D9C5E2

Compound

#E3DAC6

#DDE2C5

#C5CEE2

#CAC5E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1D1

#EDE8DD

#F3F1EC

Darker

#C8B58B

#A08449

#5E4D29

Saturation

#D8D5CF

#E2D9C5

#F1DEB7

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DAC6

#E1DBC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DAC6

#DCDCC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DAC6

#E4D7D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Instant Classic 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

#EAD0B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DAC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D5D4

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.

#9EACCA

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: #E3DAC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DAC6;

CSS Variable

--color-instant-classic: #E3DAC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'instant-classic': '#E3DAC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DAC6] text-[#E3DAC6]

SCSS

$instant-classic: #E3DAC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DAC6?

#E3DAC6 is Instant Classic, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DAC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Instant Classic?

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

What colors pair well with Instant Classic?

Instant Classic 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 Instant Classic?

You can download Instant Classic 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 Instant Classic?

The hex code is #E3DAC6. In RGB it's 227, 218, 198, and in HSL it's 41°, 34%, 83%.

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