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Au Natural

#E5E1CE

RGB 229, 225, 206 · HSL 50°, 31%, 85% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 10

Au Natural is #E5E1CE in HEX — rgb(229, 225, 206), hsl(50°, 31%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 10%).

Au Natural pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 31%, 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#E5E1CE

RGB229, 225, 206

HSL50°, 31%, 85%

HSV50°, 10%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 10

Decimal15065550

CSS RGBrgb(229, 225, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 31%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Natural 222

Exact match

Vista Paint

Au Natural C-221

ΔE 0.6 · #E6E1CD

Valspar

Presidential White 7006-15

ΔE 0.8 · #E7E1CE

PPG

Wright Oyster Shell FLLW999

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E0CC

Behr

Canvas Luggage N300-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DFCD

Benjamin Moore

Feather 953

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E1D0

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.3 · #E4DECC

Dulux

Sandbank Quarter S17C1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #E6E4D3

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 1.6 · #EAE5D3

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.8 · #E2E2D1

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.9 · #E5DFC9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 2.3 · #ECE6D5

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 2.5 · #E8E0D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E5E1CE

#CDD1E5

Analogous

#E5D5CD

#E5E1CE

#DDE5CD

Triadic

#E5E1CE

#CDE5E1

#E1CDE5

Split-Complementary

#E5E1CE

#CDDDE5

#D5CDE5

Tetradic

#E5E1CE

#CDE5D5

#CDD1E5

#E5CDDD

Monochromatic

#B0A469

#CAC29B

#E5E1CE

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#E5E1CE

#D1E5CD

#CDD1E5

#E1CDE5

Compound

#E5E1CE

#DDE5CD

#CDD1E5

#D5CDE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7D7

#EEECE2

#F5F4EF

Darker

#C8BF93

#A0924F

#5E562D

Saturation

#DCDBD5

#E5E1CD

#F2E9C0

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E1CE

#E5E1CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E1CE

#E2E2D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E1CE

#E6DEE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Au Natural 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

#EBD5B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E1CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DADA

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.

#A6ACCB

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: #E5E1CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E1CE;

CSS Variable

--color-au-natural: #E5E1CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'au-natural': '#E5E1CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E1CE] text-[#E5E1CE]

SCSS

$au-natural: #E5E1CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E1CE?

#E5E1CE is Au Natural, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E1CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Au Natural?

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

What colors pair well with Au Natural?

Au Natural 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 Au Natural?

You can download Au Natural 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 Au Natural?

The hex code is #E5E1CE. In RGB it's 229, 225, 206, and in HSL it's 50°, 31%, 85%.

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