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Persian Blinds

#E3E1CC

RGB 227, 225, 204 · HSL 55°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 11

Persian Blinds is #E3E1CC in HEX — rgb(227, 225, 204), hsl(55°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 11%).

Persian Blinds pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 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#E3E1CC

RGB227, 225, 204

HSL55°, 29%, 85%

HSV55°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 1, 10, 11

Decimal14934476

CSS RGBrgb(227, 225, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sentimental Beige YL-W13

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E1CB

Dulux

Medlar Half S18D1H

ΔE 1 · #E0E0CC

Vista Paint

Au Natural C-221

ΔE 1.3 · #E6E1CD

Valspar

Summer Mist 6004-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E3D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Natural 222

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E1CE

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E4CE

Benjamin Moore

Ancient 940

ΔE 1.4 · #E7E2CC

PPG

Vanilla Love 1099-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E6E0CC

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.7 · #E5DFC9

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 2.2 · #E4DECC

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 2.5 · #E8E8D4

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDCC4

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 3 · #E8DEC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.5 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E3E1CC

#CED0E4

Analogous

#E4D7CE

#E3E1CC

#DBE4CE

Triadic

#E3E1CC

#CEE4E2

#E2CEE4

Split-Complementary

#E3E1CC

#CEDBE4

#D7CEE4

Tetradic

#E3E1CC

#CEE4D7

#CED0E4

#E4CEDB

Monochromatic

#AEA86B

#C9C59C

#E3E1CC

#F6F5EF

Rectangle

#E3E1CC

#D0E4CE

#CED0E4

#E2CEE4

Compound

#E3E1CC

#DBE4CE

#CED0E4

#D7CEE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E8D8

#EEEDE2

#F4F4EF

Darker

#C6C295

#9D9751

#5C592E

Saturation

#DCDCD5

#E4E2CE

#F1EDC0

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3E1CC

#E5E0CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3E1CC

#E1E1CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3E1CC

#E4DEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Persian Blinds 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

#EAD5B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3E1CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7DAD8

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A7A9CA

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: #E3E1CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3E1CC;

CSS Variable

--color-persian-blinds: #E3E1CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persian-blinds': '#E3E1CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3E1CC] text-[#E3E1CC]

SCSS

$persian-blinds: #E3E1CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3E1CC?

#E3E1CC is Persian Blinds, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3E1CC warm or cool?

Persian Blinds reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Persian Blinds?

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

What colors pair well with Persian Blinds?

Persian Blinds 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 Persian Blinds?

You can download Persian Blinds 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 Persian Blinds?

The hex code is #E3E1CC. In RGB it's 227, 225, 204, and in HSL it's 55°, 29%, 85%.

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