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Anise Biscotti

#E5D5AE

RGB 229, 213, 174 · HSL 43°, 51%, 79% · CMYK 0, 7, 24, 10

Anise Biscotti is #E5D5AE in HEX — rgb(229, 213, 174), hsl(43°, 51%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 10%).

Anise Biscotti pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 51%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E5D5AE

RGB229, 213, 174

HSL43°, 51%, 79%

HSV43°, 24%, 90%

CMYK0, 7, 24, 10

Decimal15062446

CSS RGBrgb(229, 213, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 51%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lemon Drop UL180-11

ΔE 0.7 · #E6D5AD

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 1 · #E7D5AD

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 1.4 · #E9D6B0

Vista Paint

Dustry Trail K-981

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D1A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Russeau Gold 889

ΔE 1.7 · #EAD6AF

Benjamin Moore

Crumb CSP-1010

ΔE 2 · #E3D1AD

Dulux

Rice Fibre S16E2

ΔE 2.2 · #E4D6AB

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 2.8 · #E5D2B0

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.9 · #EFDBB3

Valspar

Ancient Scroll 3008-8B

ΔE 3.3 · #DACEA6

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 3.3 · #EAD2AA

IKEA

IKEA042 42

ΔE 3.6 · #D9CCA6

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.9 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 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

#E5D5AE

#AEBEE5

Analogous

#E5BAAE

#E5D5AE

#D9E5AE

Triadic

#E5D5AE

#AEE5D5

#D5AEE5

Split-Complementary

#E5D5AE

#AED9E5

#BAAEE5

Tetradic

#E5D5AE

#AEE5BA

#AEBEE5

#E5AED9

Monochromatic

#BD993D

#D2B774

#E5D5AE

#F8F3E8

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#E5D5AE

#BEE5AE

#AEBEE5

#D5AEE5

Compound

#E5D5AE

#D9E5AE

#AEBEE5

#BAAEE5

Variations

Lighter

#EADEBE

#EDE5D1

#F3EFE6

Darker

#D3B76F

#AD8A31

#66511B

Saturation

#D2CDC1

#E5D5AE

#F2DBA1

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D5AE

#E1D8AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D5AE

#D8D8B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D5AE

#E7D0D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Anise Biscotti 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

#EBCC9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D5AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D1C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#879BD0

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E5D5AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D5AE;

CSS Variable

--color-anise-biscotti: #E5D5AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'anise-biscotti': '#E5D5AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D5AE] text-[#E5D5AE]

SCSS

$anise-biscotti: #E5D5AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D5AE?

#E5D5AE is Anise Biscotti, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D5AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Anise Biscotti?

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

What colors pair well with Anise Biscotti?

Anise Biscotti 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 Anise Biscotti?

You can download Anise Biscotti 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 Anise Biscotti?

The hex code is #E5D5AE. In RGB it's 229, 213, 174, and in HSL it's 43°, 51%, 79%.

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