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Pale Parsnip

#E5E1C4

RGB 229, 225, 196 · HSL 53°, 39%, 83% · CMYK 0, 2, 14, 10

Pale Parsnip is #E5E1C4 in HEX — rgb(229, 225, 196), hsl(53°, 39%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 14%, 10%).

Pale Parsnip pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 39%, 83%. 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#E5E1C4

RGB229, 225, 196

HSL53°, 39%, 83%

HSV53°, 14%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 14, 10

Decimal15065540

CSS RGBrgb(229, 225, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 39%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Parsnip S320-2

Exact match

Valspar

Green Highland 6007-5A

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E3C7

Vista Paint

Pale Papyrus K-454

ΔE 1 · #E8E2C4

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Fern DE5492

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DDBF

Hallman-Lindsay

Crispa 391

ΔE 1.7 · #E7DFC1

PPG

Fountain Frolic 1119-2

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E4C5

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 2148-50

ΔE 2.1 · #E8E0C6

Sherwin-Williams

Chamomile SW6399

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E0C5

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 2.2 · #DEDFC3

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 2.2 · #E5DFC6

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.2 · #EEEACD

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 3.4 · #DDDCC4

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.5 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.7 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.4 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E5E1C4

#C3C7E5

Analogous

#E5D0C3

#E5E1C4

#D8E5C3

Triadic

#E5E1C4

#C3E5E1

#E1C3E5

Split-Complementary

#E5E1C4

#C3D8E5

#D0C3E5

Tetradic

#E5E1C4

#C3E5D0

#C3C7E5

#E5C3D8

Monochromatic

#B6AB58

#CDC68E

#E5E1C4

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#E5E1C4

#C7E5C3

#C3C7E5

#E1C3E5

Compound

#E5E1C4

#D8E5C3

#C3C7E5

#D0C3E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7CF

#EEECDC

#F4F3EC

Darker

#CCC486

#A69B42

#625B25

Saturation

#D9D8CF

#E5E1C3

#F2EBB6

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E1C4

#E7E0C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E1C4

#E2E2C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E1C4

#E7DDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Parsnip 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

#EBD5AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E1C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DAD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#9BA1CD

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: #E5E1C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E1C4;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-parsnip: #E5E1C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-parsnip': '#E5E1C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E1C4] text-[#E5E1C4]

SCSS

$pale-parsnip: #E5E1C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E1C4?

#E5E1C4 is Pale Parsnip, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E1C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Parsnip?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Parsnip?

Pale Parsnip 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 Pale Parsnip?

You can download Pale Parsnip 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 Pale Parsnip?

The hex code is #E5E1C4. In RGB it's 229, 225, 196, and in HSL it's 53°, 39%, 83%.

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