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Foxtrot

#E5DDCC

RGB 229, 221, 204 · HSL 41°, 32%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 10

Foxtrot is #E5DDCC in HEX — rgb(229, 221, 204), hsl(41°, 32%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 10%).

Foxtrot pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 32%, 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#E5DDCC

RGB229, 221, 204

HSL41°, 32%, 85%

HSV41°, 11%, 90%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 10

Decimal15064524

CSS RGBrgb(229, 221, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 32%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Foxtrot 7003-3

Exact match

Dulux

Hog Bristle® Half S14D1H

ΔE 0.5 · #E5DCCB

PPG

Fossil Stone 1102-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E3DDCC

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DECC

Benjamin Moore

Maritime 963

ΔE 0.9 · #E6DFCF

Sherwin-Williams

Aged White SW9180

ΔE 0.9 · #E8DECD

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1 · #E8DECE

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 1.1 · #E7E0CF

Behr

Varnished Ivory MQ3-40

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DACA

Vista Paint

Clover Honey C-270

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DFCE

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.5 · #E8E0D1

Kilz

Natural Wax LJ190

ΔE 1.8 · #EBE1D1

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.7 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.7 · #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

#E5DDCC

#CDD4E5

Analogous

#E5D1CD

#E5DDCC

#E1E5CD

Triadic

#E5DDCC

#CDE5DD

#DDCDE5

Split-Complementary

#E5DDCC

#CDE1E5

#D1CDE5

Tetradic

#E5DDCC

#CDE5D1

#CDD4E5

#E5CDE1

Monochromatic

#B19A68

#CBBB9A

#E5DDCC

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E5DDCC

#D4E5CD

#CDD4E5

#DDCDE5

Compound

#E5DDCC

#E1E5CD

#CDD4E5

#D1CDE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE4D7

#EEEAE2

#F5F3EF

Darker

#C9B792

#A1874D

#5F4F2C

Saturation

#DCDAD5

#E5DDCD

#F2E2C0

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

15.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5DDCC

#E3DECD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5DDCC

#DEDECE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5DDCC

#E6DBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Foxtrot 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

#EBD2B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5DDCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D7D8

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.

#A5B1CB

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: #E5DDCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5DDCC;

CSS Variable

--color-foxtrot: #E5DDCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxtrot': '#E5DDCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5DDCC] text-[#E5DDCC]

SCSS

$foxtrot: #E5DDCC;

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#E3DDCE · ΔE 1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5DDCC?

#E5DDCC is Foxtrot, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5DDCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Foxtrot?

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

What colors pair well with Foxtrot?

Foxtrot 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 Foxtrot?

You can download Foxtrot 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 Foxtrot?

The hex code is #E5DDCC. In RGB it's 229, 221, 204, and in HSL it's 41°, 32%, 85%.

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