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Fossil Stone

#E3DDCC

RGB 227, 221, 204 · HSL 44°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 11

Fossil Stone is #E3DDCC in HEX — rgb(227, 221, 204), hsl(44°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 11%).

Fossil Stone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 29%, 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#E3DDCC

RGB227, 221, 204

HSL44°, 29%, 85%

HSV44°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 11

Decimal14933452

CSS RGBrgb(227, 221, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fossil Stone 1102-2

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 0.6 · #E4DECC

Dulux

China White SN3H1

ΔE 0.7 · #E3DECE

Valspar

Foxtrot 7003-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E5DDCC

Behr

Canvas Luggage N300-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DFCD

Benjamin Moore

Maritime 963

ΔE 1 · #E6DFCF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E0CF

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 1.3 · #E2DACA

Vista Paint

White Elephant C-222

ΔE 1.5 · #E3DAC8

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.7 · #E8DECE

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.8 · #E8E0D1

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 2 · #E3E1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.3 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E3DDCC

#CED4E4

Analogous

#E4D3CE

#E3DDCC

#DFE4CE

Triadic

#E3DDCC

#CEE4DE

#DECEE4

Split-Complementary

#E3DDCC

#CEDFE4

#D3CEE4

Tetradic

#E3DDCC

#CEE4D3

#CED4E4

#E4CEDF

Monochromatic

#AE9C6B

#C9BD9C

#E3DDCC

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E3DDCC

#D4E4CE

#CED4E4

#DECEE4

Compound

#E3DDCC

#DFE4CE

#CED4E4

#D3CEE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E5D8

#EEEBE2

#F4F3EF

Darker

#C6B995

#9D8951

#5C502E

Saturation

#DCDAD5

#E4DECE

#F1E4C0

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DDCC

#E2DECD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DDCC

#DEDECE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DDCC

#E4DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fossil Stone 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

#EAD2B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DDCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D7D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A7B0CA

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: #E3DDCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DDCC;

CSS Variable

--color-fossil-stone: #E3DDCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fossil-stone': '#E3DDCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DDCC] text-[#E3DDCC]

SCSS

$fossil-stone: #E3DDCC;

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#E5E0D0 · ΔE 1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DDCC?

#E3DDCC is Fossil Stone, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DDCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fossil Stone?

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

What colors pair well with Fossil Stone?

Fossil Stone 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 Fossil Stone?

You can download Fossil Stone 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 Fossil Stone?

The hex code is #E3DDCC. In RGB it's 227, 221, 204, and in HSL it's 44°, 29%, 85%.

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