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Flowery

#E4DCBF

RGB 228, 220, 191 · HSL 47°, 41%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 11

Flowery is #E4DCBF in HEX — rgb(228, 220, 191), hsl(47°, 41%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 11%).

Flowery pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 41%, 82%. 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#E4DCBF

RGB228, 220, 191

HSL47°, 41%, 82%

HSV47°, 16%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 11

Decimal14998719

CSS RGBrgb(228, 220, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 41%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Stucco White BXC-50

ΔE 1 · #E4DABD

Benjamin Moore

Vichyssoise CC-246

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DABC

Dulux

Flaxen Fair S16E1

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DCBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Crispa 391

ΔE 1.1 · #E7DFC1

PPG

Namaste 1026-1

ΔE 1.4 · #E1D8BB

Vista Paint

Crispa C-390

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DFC0

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 1.6 · #E1DDBF

Valspar

Tempered Sage 6006-5A

ΔE 1.8 · #E1DBBB

Sherwin-Williams

Chamomile SW6399

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E0C5

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E1D6BB

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 3.2 · #E5E1BF

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 3.8 · #DDDCC4

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 3.8 · #E4D5BC

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

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

#E4DCBF

#BEC6E4

Analogous

#E4C9BE

#E4DCBF

#D9E4BE

Triadic

#E4DCBF

#BEE4DC

#DCBEE4

Split-Complementary

#E4DCBF

#BED9E4

#C9BEE4

Tetradic

#E4DCBF

#BEE4C9

#BEC6E4

#E4BED9

Monochromatic

#B7A152

#CDBE88

#E4DCBF

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#E4DCBF

#C6E4BE

#BEC6E4

#DCBEE4

Compound

#E4DCBF

#D9E4BE

#BEC6E4

#C9BEE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E3CB

#EDE9DA

#F4F2EA

Darker

#CDBD82

#A7903F

#625523

Saturation

#D7D4CB

#E4DCBE

#F1E3B1

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DCBF

#E3DCC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DCBF

#DDDDC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DCBF

#E6D8DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Flowery 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

#EAD2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DCBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D7CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#97A2CD

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: #E4DCBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DCBF;

CSS Variable

--color-flowery: #E4DCBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flowery': '#E4DCBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DCBF] text-[#E4DCBF]

SCSS

$flowery: #E4DCBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DCBF?

#E4DCBF is Flowery, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4DCBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flowery?

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

What colors pair well with Flowery?

Flowery 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 Flowery?

You can download Flowery 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 Flowery?

The hex code is #E4DCBF. In RGB it's 228, 220, 191, and in HSL it's 47°, 41%, 82%.

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