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Navajo White

#E5DDC8

RGB 229, 221, 200 · HSL 43°, 36%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 13, 10

Navajo White is #E5DDC8 in HEX — rgb(229, 221, 200), hsl(43°, 36%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 10%).

Navajo White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 36%, 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#E5DDC8

RGB229, 221, 200

HSL43°, 36%, 84%

HSV43°, 13%, 90%

CMYK0, 3, 13, 10

Decimal15064520

CSS RGBrgb(229, 221, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 36%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Navajo White 1101-2

Exact match

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 0.4 · #E4DCC7

Benjamin Moore

Spring 954

ΔE 0.6 · #E4DDC9

Behr

High Style Beige N270-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E5DECA

Vista Paint

Jewett White C-1418

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DBC7

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 0.9 · #E8DEC9

Sherwin-Williams

Polar Bear SW7564

ΔE 0.9 · #E8DFCA

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1 · #E5DFC9

Dulux

Ecru Half S15D1H

ΔE 1 · #E5DDCA

Hallman-Lindsay

Jewett White historic-jewett-white

ΔE 1.1 · #E6DDCA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.4 · #E9DEC8

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.8 · #E4DECC

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1.8 · #E4D9C3

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D8C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E5DDC8

#C8D0E5

Analogous

#E5CEC8

#E5DDC8

#DFE5C8

Triadic

#E5DDC8

#C8E5DD

#DDC8E5

Split-Complementary

#E5DDC8

#C8DFE5

#CEC8E5

Tetradic

#E5DDC8

#C8E5CE

#C8D0E5

#E5C8DF

Monochromatic

#B49C5F

#CCBC93

#E5DDC8

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E5DDC8

#D0E5C8

#C8D0E5

#DDC8E5

Compound

#E5DDC8

#DFE5C8

#C8D0E5

#CEC8E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE3D3

#EEEADF

#F4F2ED

Darker

#CBB98C

#A48A47

#615128

Saturation

#DBD8D2

#E5DDC8

#F2E2BA

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5DDC8

#E3DEC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5DDC8

#DEDECB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5DDC8

#E6DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Navajo 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

#EBD2B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5DDC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D7D5

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.

#A0ACCC

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: #E5DDC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5DDC8;

CSS Variable

--color-navajo-white: #E5DDC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'navajo-white': '#E5DDC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5DDC8] text-[#E5DDC8]

SCSS

$navajo-white: #E5DDC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5DDC8?

#E5DDC8 is Navajo White, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5DDC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Navajo White?

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

What colors pair well with Navajo White?

Navajo 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 Navajo White?

You can download Navajo 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 Navajo White?

The hex code is #E5DDC8. In RGB it's 229, 221, 200, and in HSL it's 43°, 36%, 84%.

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