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Coco Malt

#E4DCC9

RGB 228, 220, 201 · HSL 42°, 33%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 11

Coco Malt is #E4DCC9 in HEX — rgb(228, 220, 201), hsl(42°, 33%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%).

Coco Malt pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 33%, 84%. 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#E4DCC9

RGB228, 220, 201

HSL42°, 33%, 84%

HSV42°, 12%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 11

Decimal14998729

CSS RGBrgb(228, 220, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 33%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ecru Half S15D1H

ΔE 0.4 · #E5DDCA

Behr

Ivory Paper MQ3-12

ΔE 0.4 · #E5DCC9

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 0.4 · #E3DBC8

Valspar

Daybreak 6008-3A

ΔE 0.6 · #E5DDC9

Benjamin Moore

Spring 954

ΔE 0.7 · #E4DDC9

Vista Paint

Jewett White C-1418

ΔE 0.7 · #E4DBC7

PPG

Navajo White 1101-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E5DDC8

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DECC

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DEC9

Sherwin-Williams

Polar Bear SW7564

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DFCA

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 1.9 · #E2D8C3

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.9 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.1 · #E9DEC8

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 2.2 · #E4D9C3

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E4DCC9

#C9D1E4

Analogous

#E4CEC9

#E4DCC9

#DEE4C9

Triadic

#E4DCC9

#C9E4DC

#DCC9E4

Split-Complementary

#E4DCC9

#C9DEE4

#CEC9E4

Tetradic

#E4DCC9

#C9E4CE

#C9D1E4

#E4C9DE

Monochromatic

#B09963

#CABA96

#E4DCC9

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E4DCC9

#D1E4C9

#C9D1E4

#DCC9E4

Compound

#E4DCC9

#DEE4C9

#C9D1E4

#CEC9E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E3D4

#EDE9E0

#F4F2ED

Darker

#C8B78E

#A1874B

#5F4F2B

Saturation

#DAD8D2

#E4DCC9

#F1E1BB

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

15.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DCC9

#E2DDCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DCC9

#DDDDCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DCC9

#E5D9DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Coco Malt 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

#EAD2B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DCC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D7D6

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A2AECB

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: #E4DCC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DCC9;

CSS Variable

--color-coco-malt: #E4DCC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coco-malt': '#E4DCC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DCC9] text-[#E4DCC9]

SCSS

$coco-malt: #E4DCC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DCC9?

#E4DCC9 is Coco Malt, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4DCC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Coco Malt?

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

What colors pair well with Coco Malt?

Coco Malt 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 Coco Malt?

You can download Coco Malt 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 Coco Malt?

The hex code is #E4DCC9. In RGB it's 228, 220, 201, and in HSL it's 42°, 33%, 84%.

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