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Abstract

#E4CB97

RGB 228, 203, 151 · HSL 41°, 59%, 74% · CMYK 0, 11, 34, 11

Abstract is #E4CB97 in HEX — rgb(228, 203, 151), hsl(41°, 59%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 34%, 11%).

Abstract pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 59%, 74%. 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#E4CB97

RGB228, 203, 151

HSL41°, 59%, 74%

HSV41°, 34%, 89%

CMYK0, 11, 34, 11

Decimal14994327

CSS RGBrgb(228, 203, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 59%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Frozen Fruit C-868

ΔE 1.3 · #E0C996

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 1.7 · #E8CF99

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 1.8 · #DFC795

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 1.8 · #E1CA99

PPG

Hayloft 12-18

ΔE 2 · #E0C796

Dulux

Garden Picket S15F3

ΔE 2.2 · #E4CD95

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 2.2 · #E9D19E

Benjamin Moore

Sweeney CW-370

ΔE 2.5 · #E2C592

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 2.7 · #ECCE98

Dunn-Edwards

Madera DEC728

ΔE 3 · #EED09D

Sherwin-Williams

Pale Moss SW9027

ΔE 3.1 · #DCC797

Behr

Natural Twine S310-3

ΔE 3.2 · #DCCA98

Kilz

Organic Ingredient LE270-01

ΔE 4.2 · #E6CB8F

IKEA

IKEA072 72

ΔE 4.3 · #EFCD96

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 6.6 · #D0C092

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4CB97

#96AEE4

Analogous

#E4A496

#E4CB97

#D5E496

Triadic

#E4CB97

#96E4CB

#CB96E4

Split-Complementary

#E4CB97

#96D5E4

#A496E4

Tetradic

#E4CB97

#96E4A4

#96AEE4

#E496D5

Monochromatic

#B2882E

#D4AD59

#E4CB97

#F3E9D2

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#E4CB97

#AEE496

#96AEE4

#CB96E4

Compound

#E4CB97

#D5E496

#96AEE4

#A496E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9D5AB

#EBDFC3

#F1EBDE

Darker

#D7AF57

#AB8024

#654B13

Saturation

#C8C1B1

#E4CB96

#F1D088

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CB97

#DCD098

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CB97

#D0D09F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CB97

#E6C4CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Abstract 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

#EAC58C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CB97

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CAB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#718FD0

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: #E4CB97;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4CB97;

CSS Variable

--color-abstract: #E4CB97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'abstract': '#E4CB97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4CB97] text-[#E4CB97]

SCSS

$abstract: #E4CB97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CB97?

#E4CB97 is Abstract, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4CB97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Abstract?

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

What colors pair well with Abstract?

Abstract 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 Abstract?

You can download Abstract 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 Abstract?

The hex code is #E4CB97. In RGB it's 228, 203, 151, and in HSL it's 41°, 59%, 74%.

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