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Sprout

#E4E4CE

RGB 228, 228, 206 · HSL 60°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 11

Sprout is #E4E4CE in HEX — rgb(228, 228, 206), hsl(60°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 11%).

Sprout pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 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#E4E4CE

RGB228, 228, 206

HSL60°, 29%, 85%

HSV60°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 11

Decimal15000782

CSS RGBrgb(228, 228, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Springview 491

ΔE 0.6 · #E3E4CD

Vista Paint

Translucent Vision C-403

ΔE 0.9 · #E5E6CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Translucent Vision 404

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E6D0

Behr

Sentimental Beige YL-W13

ΔE 1.1 · #E2E1CB

Dulux

Apple Cucumber Half S17E1H

ΔE 1.2 · #E4E3CB

PPG

Sage Splash 1115-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E4E5D2

Valspar

Summer Mist 6004-3A

ΔE 1.7 · #E5E3D0

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 1.8 · #E8E8D4

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 2.1 · #E9EAD3

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.6 · #ECE6D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 3.2 · #EEE7D3

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 3.7 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.8 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.3 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.7 · #EAEAE4

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

#E4E4CE

#CECEE4

Analogous

#E4D9CE

#E4E4CE

#D9E4CE

Triadic

#E4E4CE

#CEE4E4

#E4CEE4

Split-Complementary

#E4E4CE

#CED9E4

#D9CEE4

Tetradic

#E4E4CE

#CEE4D9

#CECEE4

#E4CED9

Monochromatic

#AEAE6B

#C9C99C

#E4E4CE

#F6F6EF

Rectangle

#E4E4CE

#CEE4CE

#CECEE4

#E4CEE4

Compound

#E4E4CE

#D9E4CE

#CECEE4

#D9CEE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E9D8

#EEEEE2

#F4F4EF

Darker

#C6C695

#9D9D51

#5C5C2E

Saturation

#DCDCD5

#E4E4CE

#F1F1C0

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

16.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E4CE

#E7E2CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E4CE

#E4E4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E4CE

#E6E1E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sprout 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

#EAD8B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E4CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DDDA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A7A7CA

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: #E4E4CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E4CE;

CSS Variable

--color-sprout: #E4E4CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sprout': '#E4E4CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E4CE] text-[#E4E4CE]

SCSS

$sprout: #E4E4CE;

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#E2E3CC · ΔE 0.8

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#E6E4CF · ΔE 0.9

Spring Bud

#E1E2CB · ΔE 1.0

Green Frappé

#E4E7D2 · ΔE 1.5

Cream Cloak

#E5E5D2 · ΔE 1.6

Grand Teton White

#E9E5D0 · ΔE 1.7

Lancaster Whitewash

#E6E1CB · ΔE 2.0

Lancaster White

#E6E1CC · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E4CE?

#E4E4CE is Sprout, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4E4CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sprout?

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

What colors pair well with Sprout?

Sprout 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 Sprout?

You can download Sprout 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 Sprout?

The hex code is #E4E4CE. In RGB it's 228, 228, 206, and in HSL it's 60°, 29%, 85%.

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