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Flaxen Fair

#E3DCBD

RGB 227, 220, 189 · HSL 49°, 40%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 17, 11

Flaxen Fair is #E3DCBD in HEX — rgb(227, 220, 189), hsl(49°, 40%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 17%, 11%).

Flaxen Fair pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 40%, 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#E3DCBD

RGB227, 220, 189

HSL49°, 40%, 82%

HSV49°, 17%, 89%

CMYK0, 3, 17, 11

Decimal14933181

CSS RGBrgb(227, 220, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 40%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flaxen Fair S16E1

Exact match

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 0.8 · #E1DBBB

Benjamin Moore

Twisted 226

ΔE 1.3 · #E4DABC

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 1.3 · #E1DDBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Crispa 391

ΔE 1.3 · #E7DFC1

Vista Paint

Crispa C-390

ΔE 1.4 · #E8DFC0

Sherwin-Williams

Celery SW6421

ΔE 1.6 · #E0DDBD

Behr

Stucco White BXC-50

ΔE 1.6 · #E4DABD

PPG

Namaste 1026-1

ΔE 1.7 · #E1D8BB

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 2.4 · #E5E1BF

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Green Ground 206

ΔE 3.7 · #DBDAB6

Kilz

Garden Moss LF190-02

ΔE 4.3 · #D5D1B2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

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 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

#E3DCBD

#BFC5E3

Analogous

#E3CABF

#E3DCBD

#D8E3BF

Triadic

#E3DCBD

#BFE3DD

#DDBFE3

Split-Complementary

#E3DCBD

#BFD8E3

#CABFE3

Tetradic

#E3DCBD

#BFE3CA

#BFC5E3

#E3BFD8

Monochromatic

#B6A454

#CDC089

#E3DCBD

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#E3DCBD

#C5E3BF

#BFC5E3

#DDBFE3

Compound

#E3DCBD

#D8E3BF

#BFC5E3

#CABFE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E4CC

#EDE9DA

#F3F2EA

Darker

#CCBF82

#A69340

#625624

Saturation

#D7D5CC

#E3DDBF

#F1E5B1

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DCBD

#E3DCBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DCBD

#DDDDC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DCBD

#E5D8DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flaxen Fair 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

#EAD2A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DCBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D7CD

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.

#97A1CC

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: #E3DCBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DCBD;

CSS Variable

--color-flaxen-fair: #E3DCBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flaxen-fair': '#E3DCBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DCBD] text-[#E3DCBD]

SCSS

$flaxen-fair: #E3DCBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DCBD?

#E3DCBD is Flaxen Fair, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DCBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flaxen Fair?

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

What colors pair well with Flaxen Fair?

Flaxen Fair 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 Flaxen Fair?

You can download Flaxen Fair 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 Flaxen Fair?

The hex code is #E3DCBD. In RGB it's 227, 220, 189, and in HSL it's 49°, 40%, 82%.

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