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Ivory

#E5DDC5

RGB 229, 221, 197 · HSL 45°, 38%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 14, 10

Ivory is #E5DDC5 in HEX — rgb(229, 221, 197), hsl(45°, 38%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 14%, 10%).

Ivory pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 38%, 84%. 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#E5DDC5

RGB229, 221, 197

HSL45°, 38%, 84%

HSV45°, 14%, 90%

CMYK0, 3, 14, 10

Decimal15064517

CSS RGBrgb(229, 221, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 38%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Ivory 239

Exact match

PPG

Irresistible 1094-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E6DDC6

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 1 · #E5DFC6

Vista Paint

Mission Hills C-362

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DAC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Mission Hills 363

ΔE 1.1 · #E2DAC3

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DFC5

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.4 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.6 · #E9DEC8

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E4DCC7

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 1.7 · #EBE1C9

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.8 · #E8DEC9

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 1.8 · #E3DAC5

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.9 · #E4D9C3

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.1 · #ECE0C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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 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

#E5DDC5

#C7CEE6

Analogous

#E6CEC7

#E5DDC5

#DEE6C7

Triadic

#E5DDC5

#C7E6DE

#DEC7E6

Split-Complementary

#E5DDC5

#C7DEE6

#CEC7E6

Tetradic

#E5DDC5

#C7E6CE

#C7CEE6

#E6C7DE

Monochromatic

#B6A05D

#CEBF92

#E5DDC5

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#E5DDC5

#CEE6C7

#C7CEE6

#DEC7E6

Compound

#E5DDC5

#DEE6C7

#C7CEE6

#CEC7E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE5D2

#EEEADF

#F5F3ED

Darker

#CDBC8A

#A78E45

#625427

Saturation

#DBD9D2

#E6DEC7

#F2E4BA

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5DDC5

#E4DEC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5DDC5

#DEDEC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5DDC5

#E6DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ivory 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

#EBD2AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5DDC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D7D3

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9FAACE

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: #E5DDC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5DDC5;

CSS Variable

--color-ivory: #E5DDC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivory': '#E5DDC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5DDC5] text-[#E5DDC5]

SCSS

$ivory: #E5DDC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5DDC5?

#E5DDC5 is Ivory, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5DDC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivory?

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

What colors pair well with Ivory?

Ivory 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 Ivory?

You can download Ivory 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 Ivory?

The hex code is #E5DDC5. In RGB it's 229, 221, 197, and in HSL it's 45°, 38%, 84%.

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