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China White

#E3DECE

RGB 227, 222, 206 · HSL 46°, 27%, 85% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 11

China White is #E3DECE in HEX — rgb(227, 222, 206), hsl(46°, 27%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 11%).

China White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 27%, 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#E3DECE

RGB227, 222, 206

HSL46°, 27%, 85%

HSV46°, 9%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 11

Decimal14933710

CSS RGBrgb(227, 222, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 27%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

China White SN3H1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fossil AF-65

ΔE 0.6 · #E4DECF

PPG

Fossil Stone 1102-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E3DDCC

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Choice SW7011

ΔE 1 · #E3DED0

Behr

Canvas Luggage N300-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DFCD

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DECC

Valspar

Gracious 6007-1A

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DDCF

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E0CF

Vista Paint

Meadow Day K-974

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E0D1

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.4 · #E6DFD1

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1.4 · #E3E1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.7 · #E4E2D3

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DECE

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.1 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E3DECE

#CED3E3

Analogous

#E3D4CE

#E3DECE

#DEE3CE

Triadic

#E3DECE

#CEE3DE

#DECEE3

Split-Complementary

#E3DECE

#CEDEE3

#D4CEE3

Tetradic

#E3DECE

#CEE3D4

#CED3E3

#E3CEDE

Monochromatic

#AB9D6D

#C7BE9E

#E3DECE

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E3DECE

#D3E3CE

#CED3E3

#DECEE3

Compound

#E3DECE

#DEE3CE

#CED3E3

#D4CEE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E5D8

#EDEBE3

#F4F3EF

Darker

#C5BA96

#9B8A54

#5B5130

Saturation

#DCDAD6

#E3DECE

#F1E6C0

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DECE

#E2DECF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DECE

#DFDFD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DECE

#E4DCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

China White 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

#EAD3B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DECE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D8DA

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.

#A7AFCA

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: #E3DECE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DECE;

CSS Variable

--color-china-white: #E3DECE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china-white': '#E3DECE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DECE] text-[#E3DECE]

SCSS

$china-white: #E3DECE;

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#E3DDCE · ΔE 0.7

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#E5E0D0 · ΔE 0.7

Maritime White

#E5DECE · ΔE 0.8

Feather Down

#E6E0CF · ΔE 1.0

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#E1DFCF · ΔE 1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DECE?

#E3DECE is China White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DECE warm or cool?

China White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with China White?

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

What colors pair well with China White?

China White 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 China White?

You can download China White 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 China White?

The hex code is #E3DECE. In RGB it's 227, 222, 206, and in HSL it's 46°, 27%, 85%.

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