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Grandma's

#E4E0D6

RGB 228, 224, 214 · HSL 43°, 21%, 87% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 11

Grandma's is #E4E0D6 in HEX — rgb(228, 224, 214), hsl(43°, 21%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 11%).

Grandma's pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 21%, 87%. 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#E4E0D6

RGB228, 224, 214

HSL43°, 21%, 87%

HSV43°, 6%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 11

Decimal14999766

CSS RGBrgb(228, 224, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 21%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grandma's CSP-365

Exact match

Vista Paint

Dove White C-17

ΔE 0.5 · #E4E1D7

PPG

Hourglass 1022-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E0D5

Behr

Guesthouse UL190-11

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DFD4

Valspar

Asiago 6005-1A

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DFD4

Sherwin-Williams

Heron Plume SW6070

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E1D8

Hallman-Lindsay

August Moon 194

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E0D5

Dulux

White Duck Quarter S16B1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E1D6

Kilz

French Canvas LJ230

ΔE 0.8 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1 · #E7E1D8

Dunn-Edwards

Watermist DE6240

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E3D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDDD5

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 2.4 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.7 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.2 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.6 · #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 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

#E4E0D6

#D7DBE5

Analogous

#E5DAD7

#E4E0D6

#E2E5D7

Triadic

#E4E0D6

#D7E5E1

#E1D7E5

Split-Complementary

#E4E0D6

#D7E2E5

#DAD7E5

Tetradic

#E4E0D6

#D7E5DA

#D7DBE5

#E5D7E2

Monochromatic

#A89B7A

#C7BEA9

#E4E0D6

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#E4E0D6

#DBE5D7

#D7DBE5

#E1D7E5

Compound

#E4E0D6

#E2E5D7

#D7DBE5

#DAD7E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7DF

#EFEDE8

#F5F4F2

Darker

#C3B9A0

#96865E

#584E36

Saturation

#E0DFDC

#E5E1D7

#F2E7CA

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

15.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E0D6

#E3E1D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E0D6

#E1E1D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E0D6

#E5DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grandma's 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

#EAD5BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E0D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DAE0

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.

#ACB5CD

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: #E4E0D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E0D6;

CSS Variable

--color-grandma's: #E4E0D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grandma's': '#E4E0D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E0D6] text-[#E4E0D6]

SCSS

$grandma's: #E4E0D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E0D6?

#E4E0D6 is Grandma's, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4E0D6 warm or cool?

Grandma's reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grandma's?

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

What colors pair well with Grandma's?

Grandma's 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 Grandma's?

You can download Grandma's 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 Grandma's?

The hex code is #E4E0D6. In RGB it's 228, 224, 214, and in HSL it's 43°, 21%, 87%.

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