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Shimmering Green

#E3DEA5

RGB 227, 222, 165 · HSL 55°, 53%, 77% · CMYK 0, 2, 27, 11

Shimmering Green is #E3DEA5 in HEX — rgb(227, 222, 165), hsl(55°, 53%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 11%).

Shimmering Green pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 53%, 77%. 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#E3DEA5

RGB227, 222, 165

HSL55°, 53%, 77%

HSV55°, 27%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 27, 11

Decimal14933669

CSS RGBrgb(227, 222, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 53%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 1.3 · #E0DEA6

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E1A7

Behr

Champagne Cocktail M310-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E3E2A9

Vista Paint

Meadow Marsh K-428

ΔE 3.1 · #E1DD9E

PPG

Turning Oakleaf 1107-3 · 12-23

ΔE 3.2 · #EDE1A8

Benjamin Moore

Lime CSP-845

ΔE 3.6 · #E1DCAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 3.8 · #EFE4AE

Dulux

Flaxen S17F3

ΔE 4 · #DBD399

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 4.5 · #E9E5B3

Valspar

Desert Hotsprings 6008-5C

ΔE 4.8 · #E4D799

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 5.4 · #DDE5A9

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.6 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 8.8 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#E3DEA5

#A5AAE3

Analogous

#E3BFA5

#E3DEA5

#CAE3A5

Triadic

#E3DEA5

#A5E3DE

#DEA5E3

Split-Complementary

#E3DEA5

#A5CAE3

#BFA5E3

Tetradic

#E3DEA5

#A5E3BF

#A5AAE3

#E3A5CA

Monochromatic

#B7AD38

#D1C96B

#E3DEA5

#F5F4E0

#F9F8EB

Rectangle

#E3DEA5

#AAE3A5

#A5AAE3

#DEA5E3

Compound

#E3DEA5

#CAE3A5

#A5AAE3

#BFA5E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E5B7

#ECE9CC

#F2F1E3

Darker

#D4CA67

#ABA02D

#655F19

Saturation

#CECCBB

#E3DEA5

#F1EA97

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

15.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DEA5

#E7DBA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DEA5

#DFDFAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DEA5

#E7D6DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Shimmering Green 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

#EAD397

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DEA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D8BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#7F86CF

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: #E3DEA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DEA5;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmering-green: #E3DEA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmering-green': '#E3DEA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DEA5] text-[#E3DEA5]

SCSS

$shimmering-green: #E3DEA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DEA5?

#E3DEA5 is Shimmering Green, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DEA5 warm or cool?

Shimmering Green reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shimmering Green?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmering Green?

Shimmering Green 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 Shimmering Green?

You can download Shimmering Green 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 Shimmering Green?

The hex code is #E3DEA5. In RGB it's 227, 222, 165, and in HSL it's 55°, 53%, 77%.

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