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Sail Cloth

#E4DECE

RGB 228, 222, 206 · HSL 44°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 11

Sail Cloth is #E4DECE in HEX — rgb(228, 222, 206), hsl(44°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 11%).

Sail Cloth pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 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#E4DECE

RGB228, 222, 206

HSL44°, 29%, 85%

HSV44°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 11

Decimal14999246

CSS RGBrgb(228, 222, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

China WhiteSN3H1

ΔE 0.4 · #E3DECE

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Benjamin Moore

FossilAF-65

ΔE 0.5 · #E4DECF

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PPG

Fossil Stone1102-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DDCC

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Valspar

Cream in my Coffee3003-10C

ΔE 0.9 · #E6DECF

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Vista Paint

Meadow DayK-974

ΔE 1 · #E7E0D1

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Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona334

ΔE 1 · #E7E0CF

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IKEA

IKEA141141

ΔE 1 · #E4DECC

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Behr

Canvas LuggageN300-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DFCD

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Sherwin-Williams

Natural ChoiceSW7011

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DED0

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Farrow & Ball

School House White291

ΔE 1.2 · #E6DFD1

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Dunn-Edwards

Stucco TanDE6205

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DECE

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Kilz

Salty AirLG180-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E3E1D1

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Colorhouse

Bisque .03Bisque-03

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E2D3

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Dutch Boy

Golden WeaveDCP-0888

ΔE 3.7 · #E9DEC8

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RAL

Grey White9002

ΔE 5.3 · #E7EBDA

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 6.9 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E4DECE

#CED4E4

Analogous

#E4D3CE

#E4DECE

#DFE4CE

Triadic

#E4DECE

#CEE4DE

#DECEE4

Split-Complementary

#E4DECE

#CEDFE4

#D3CEE4

Tetradic

#E4DECE

#CEE4D3

#CED4E4

#E4CEDF

Monochromatic

#AE9C6B

#C9BD9C

#E4DECE

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E4DECE

#D4E4CE

#CED4E4

#DECEE4

Compound

#E4DECE

#DFE4CE

#CED4E4

#D3CEE4

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Sail Cloth run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4F2EB

Tint #F0EDE4

Tint #ECE8DC

Tint #E8E3D5

Base #E4DECE

Shade #C3B692

Shade #A08C58

Shade #645837

Shade #272316

Variations

Lighter

#E9E5D8

#EEEBE2

#F4F3EF

Darker

#C6B995

#9D8951

#5C502E

Saturation

#DCDAD5

#E4DECE

#F1E4C0

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.64:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DECE

#E3DFCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DECE

#DFDFD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DECE

#E5DCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sail Cloth 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

#EAD3B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DECE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D8DA

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A7B0CA

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: #E4DECE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DECE;

CSS Variable

--color-sail-cloth: #E4DECE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sail-cloth': '#E4DECE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DECE] text-[#E4DECE]

SCSS

$sail-cloth: #E4DECE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DECE?

#E4DECE is Sail Cloth, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4DECE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sail Cloth?

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

What colors pair well with Sail Cloth?

Sail Cloth 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 Sail Cloth?

You can download Sail Cloth 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 Sail Cloth?

The hex code is #E4DECE. In RGB it's 228, 222, 206, and in HSL it's 44°, 29%, 85%.

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