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White Basics

#E4DFD0

RGB 228, 223, 208 · HSL 45°, 27%, 85% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 11

White Basics is #E4DFD0 in HEX — rgb(228, 223, 208), hsl(45°, 27%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 11%).

White Basics pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 27%, 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#E4DFD0

RGB228, 223, 208

HSL45°, 27%, 85%

HSV45°, 9%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 11

Decimal14999504

CSS RGBrgb(228, 223, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 27%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hushed 1520

ΔE 0.4 · #E3DFD0

PPG

Southern Breeze 1097-2

ΔE 0.5 · #E4DFD1

Sherwin-Williams

Natural Choice SW7011

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DED0

Dulux

China White SN3H1

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DECE

Vista Paint

Meadow Day K-974

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E0D1

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 0.9 · #E6DFD1

Valspar

Gracious 6007-1A

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DDCF

Behr

Crisp Linen MQ3-13

ΔE 1.3 · #E6DFD2

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1.3 · #E3E1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.4 · #E4E2D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 1.4 · #E7E0CF

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.6 · #E4DECC

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 1.9 · #E7E2D6

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.2 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.9 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E4DFD0

#CED4E3

Analogous

#E3D4CE

#E4DFD0

#DEE3CE

Triadic

#E4DFD0

#CEE3DE

#DECEE3

Split-Complementary

#E4DFD0

#CEDEE3

#D4CEE3

Tetradic

#E4DFD0

#CEE3D4

#CED4E3

#E3CEDE

Monochromatic

#AB9C6D

#C7BD9E

#E4DFD0

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E4DFD0

#D4E3CE

#CED4E3

#DECEE3

Compound

#E4DFD0

#DEE3CE

#CED4E3

#D4CEE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E5D8

#EDEBE3

#F4F3EF

Darker

#C5B996

#9B8954

#5B5030

Saturation

#DCDAD6

#E3DECE

#F1E5C0

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DFD0

#E3DFD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DFD0

#E0E0D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DFD0

#E5DDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Basics 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

#EAD4B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DFD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D9DB

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.

#A7AFCA

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: #E4DFD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DFD0;

CSS Variable

--color-white-basics: #E4DFD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-basics': '#E4DFD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DFD0] text-[#E4DFD0]

SCSS

$white-basics: #E4DFD0;

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#E4DECE · ΔE 0.7

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#E3DDCE · ΔE 0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DFD0?

#E4DFD0 is White Basics, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4DFD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Basics?

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

What colors pair well with White Basics?

White Basics 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 White Basics?

You can download White Basics 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 White Basics?

The hex code is #E4DFD0. In RGB it's 228, 223, 208, and in HSL it's 45°, 27%, 85%.

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