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Aragonite

#E4E0D4

RGB 228, 224, 212 · HSL 45°, 23%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 7, 11

Aragonite is #E4E0D4 in HEX — rgb(228, 224, 212), hsl(45°, 23%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 11%).

Aragonite pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 23%, 86%. 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#E4E0D4

RGB228, 224, 212

HSL45°, 23%, 86%

HSV45°, 7%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 7, 11

Decimal14999764

CSS RGBrgb(228, 224, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 23%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gray 962 · CC-80

ΔE 0.5 · #E4E0D3

PPG

Hourglass 1022-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E0D5

Vista Paint

Bonaire C-19

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E1D6

Valspar

Asiago 6005-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DFD4

Hallman-Lindsay

August Moon 194

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E0D5

Behr

Guesthouse UL190-11

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DFD4

Dulux

Beige Royal Quarter S15B1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #E4DFD4

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E2D6

Sherwin-Williams

White Duck SW7010

ΔE 0.9 · #E5DFD2

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.5 · #E6DFD1

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 1.7 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.8 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E4E0D4

#D3D7E4

Analogous

#E4D7D3

#E4E0D4

#DFE4D3

Triadic

#E4E0D4

#D3E4DF

#DFD3E4

Split-Complementary

#E4E0D4

#D3DFE4

#D7D3E4

Tetradic

#E4E0D4

#D3E4D7

#D3D7E4

#E4D3DF

Monochromatic

#A99C75

#C6BEA4

#E4E0D4

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#E4E0D4

#D7E4D3

#D3D7E4

#DFD3E4

Compound

#E4E0D4

#DFE4D3

#D3D7E4

#D7D3E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E6DC

#EEECE5

#F5F4F0

Darker

#C3B99C

#97885A

#594F34

Saturation

#DEDDD9

#E4DFD3

#F1E6C5

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E0D4

#E3E0D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E0D4

#E1E1D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E0D4

#E5DEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aragonite 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

#EAD5BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E0D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DADE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A9B2CC

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: #E4E0D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E0D4;

CSS Variable

--color-aragonite: #E4E0D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aragonite': '#E4E0D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E0D4] text-[#E4E0D4]

SCSS

$aragonite: #E4E0D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E0D4?

#E4E0D4 is Aragonite, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4E0D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aragonite?

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

What colors pair well with Aragonite?

Aragonite 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 Aragonite?

You can download Aragonite 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 Aragonite?

The hex code is #E4E0D4. In RGB it's 228, 224, 212, and in HSL it's 45°, 23%, 86%.

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