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Cotton White

#E4E3D8

RGB 228, 227, 216 · HSL 55°, 18%, 87% · CMYK 0, 0, 5, 11

Cotton White is #E4E3D8 in HEX — rgb(228, 227, 216), hsl(55°, 18%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 11%).

Cotton White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 18%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E4E3D8

RGB228, 227, 216

HSL55°, 18%, 87%

HSV55°, 5%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 5, 11

Decimal15000536

CSS RGBrgb(228, 227, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 18%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Serena Quarter S18B1Q

ΔE 0.5 · #E4E4D9

Dunn-Edwards

Light Sprinkle DE6254

ΔE 0.6 · #E3E3D7

Valspar

Decadent 7006-11

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E3D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish Is The Word 29

ΔE 0.8 · #E6E4DA

Vista Paint

Cherish is the Word C-28

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E3D9

PPG

Rain Cloud 1125-1

ΔE 1 · #E1E1D5

Benjamin Moore

White 1499

ΔE 1 · #E4E3D6

Behr

Glacier Valley HDC-NT-24

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E3DA

Sherwin-Williams

Ethereal White SW6182

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E2D9

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 1.6 · #E5E7DC

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 1.8 · #E6E1D8

IKEA

IKEA189 189

ΔE 2.1 · #DDDFD3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.6 · #E9E6DF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.2 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E4E3D8

#D8D9E4

Analogous

#E4DDD8

#E4E3D8

#DFE4D8

Triadic

#E4E3D8

#D8E4E3

#E3D8E4

Split-Complementary

#E4E3D8

#D8DFE4

#DDD8E4

Tetradic

#E4E3D8

#D8E4DD

#D8D9E4

#E4D8DF

Monochromatic

#A5A27E

#C4C2AB

#E4E3D8

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#E4E3D8

#D9E4D8

#D8D9E4

#E3D8E4

Compound

#E4E3D8

#DFE4D8

#D8D9E4

#DDD8E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E8E0

#EEEEE8

#F5F5F2

Darker

#C0BEA3

#928E62

#565338

Saturation

#E0DFDC

#E4E3D8

#F1EECA

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E3D8

#E5E2D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E3D8

#E3E3D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E3D8

#E5E1E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cotton White 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

#EAD7BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E3D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DCE1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#ACAFCD

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: #E4E3D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E3D8;

CSS Variable

--color-cotton-white: #E4E3D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cotton-white': '#E4E3D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E3D8] text-[#E4E3D8]

SCSS

$cotton-white: #E4E3D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E3D8?

#E4E3D8 is Cotton White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4E3D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cotton White?

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

What colors pair well with Cotton White?

Cotton White 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 Cotton White?

You can download Cotton White 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 Cotton White?

The hex code is #E4E3D8. In RGB it's 228, 227, 216, and in HSL it's 55°, 18%, 87%.

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