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Tusk

#E3E5B1

RGB 227, 229, 177 · HSL 62°, 50%, 80% · CMYK 1, 0, 23, 10

Tusk is #E3E5B1 in HEX — rgb(227, 229, 177), hsl(62°, 50%, 80%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 23%, 10%).

Tusk pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 50%, 80%. 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#E3E5B1

RGB227, 229, 177

HSL62°, 50%, 80%

HSV62°, 23%, 90%

CMYK1, 0, 23, 10

Decimal14935473

CSS RGBrgb(227, 229, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 50%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Totally Tickled 11-11

ΔE 2.2 · #E4EAB7

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 2.3 · #E9EBB5

Behr

Willow Herb 370E-3

ΔE 2.4 · #E6E3B2

Vista Paint

Green Mist C-775

ΔE 2.5 · #E5EBB8

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 2.5 · #E9E5B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Mist 776

ΔE 2.7 · #E4EAB9

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

ΔE 2.8 · #DBDDA9

Dulux

Glassy Green S18F2

ΔE 3.1 · #DEDFB0

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3.5 · #E0DEA6

Benjamin Moore

Lime CSP-845

ΔE 3.9 · #E1DCAA

Dunn-Edwards

Perfect Pear DE5519

ΔE 4 · #E9E8BB

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 4.3 · #D8DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 7.8 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E3E5B1

#B4B3E6

Analogous

#E6CEB3

#E3E5B1

#CAE6B3

Triadic

#E3E5B1

#B3E4E6

#E6B3E4

Split-Complementary

#E3E5B1

#B3CAE6

#CEB3E6

Tetradic

#E3E5B1

#B3E6CE

#B4B3E6

#E6B3CA

Monochromatic

#BBBF40

#CFD279

#E3E5B1

#F8F9EC

Rectangle

#E3E5B1

#B3E6B4

#B4B3E6

#E6B3E4

Compound

#E3E5B1

#CAE6B3

#B4B3E6

#CEB3E6

Variations

Lighter

#E9EBC2

#EDEDD3

#F3F3E7

Darker

#D0D373

#AAAE32

#64671C

Saturation

#D3D4C4

#E4E6B3

#F0F2A6

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3E5B1

#EBE0B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3E5B1

#E5E5B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3E5B1

#E7DEE2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tusk 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

#EAD8A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3E5B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7DDC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#8D8BD0

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 · 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 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: #E3E5B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3E5B1;

CSS Variable

--color-tusk: #E3E5B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tusk': '#E3E5B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3E5B1] text-[#E3E5B1]

SCSS

$tusk: #E3E5B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3E5B1?

#E3E5B1 is Tusk, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E3E5B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tusk?

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

What colors pair well with Tusk?

Tusk 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 Tusk?

You can download Tusk 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 Tusk?

The hex code is #E3E5B1. In RGB it's 227, 229, 177, and in HSL it's 62°, 50%, 80%.

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