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Pear Tint

#E3DE92

RGB 227, 222, 146 · HSL 56°, 59%, 73% · CMYK 0, 2, 36, 11

Pear Tint is #E3DE92 in HEX — rgb(227, 222, 146), hsl(56°, 59%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 36%, 11%).

Pear Tint pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 59%, 73%. 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#E3DE92

RGB227, 222, 146

HSL56°, 59%, 73%

HSV56°, 36%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 36, 11

Decimal14933650

CSS RGBrgb(227, 222, 146)

CSS HSLhsl(56, 59%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lively Laugh 1218-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E1DD8E

Dulux

Citrino S18G3

ΔE 2.7 · #E8E49B

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 3.4 · #E8DF99

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 3.6 · #DAD790

Vista Paint

Garden Promenade K-427

ΔE 4.3 · #D7D288

Behr

Green Charm P350-3

ΔE 4.4 · #E7E99C

Benjamin Moore

Hibiscus 2027-50

ΔE 4.8 · #E9EAA0

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 5.2 · #E2E48F

Hallman-Lindsay

Fire Dance 799

ΔE 5.3 · #E3D590

IKEA

IKEA075 75

ΔE 5.4 · #E2E38D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 5.5 · #E6D690

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 6 · #F3EBA5

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7.7 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Thrive .02 Thrive-02

ΔE 8.1 · #CCCE7A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.5 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.7 · #D0C092

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

#E3DE92

#9297E3

Analogous

#E3B592

#E3DE92

#C0E392

Triadic

#E3DE92

#92E3DD

#DD92E3

Split-Complementary

#E3DE92

#92C0E3

#B592E3

Tetradic

#E3DE92

#92E3B5

#9297E3

#E392C0

Monochromatic

#AEA62D

#D3CB55

#E3DE92

#F2F0CE

#FAF9EB

Rectangle

#E3DE92

#97E392

#9297E3

#DD92E3

Compound

#E3DE92

#C0E392

#9297E3

#B592E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E4A7

#EAE8C1

#F1F0DD

Darker

#D7CE53

#A9A024

#645F13

Saturation

#C6C5AE

#E3DD92

#F1EA83

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

15.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DE92

#E9DA94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DE92

#DFDF9F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DE92

#E7D4DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pear Tint 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

#EAD389

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DE92

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D8AD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#6E74CF

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E3DE92;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DE92;

CSS Variable

--color-pear-tint: #E3DE92;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pear-tint': '#E3DE92' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DE92] text-[#E3DE92]

SCSS

$pear-tint: #E3DE92;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DE92?

#E3DE92 is Pear Tint, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DE92 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pear Tint?

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

What colors pair well with Pear Tint?

Pear Tint 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 Pear Tint?

You can download Pear Tint 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 Pear Tint?

The hex code is #E3DE92. In RGB it's 227, 222, 146, and in HSL it's 56°, 59%, 73%.

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