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Oyster

#E5E2D4

RGB 229, 226, 212 · HSL 49°, 25%, 86% · CMYK 0, 1, 7, 10

Oyster is #E5E2D4 in HEX — rgb(229, 226, 212), hsl(49°, 25%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 7%, 10%).

Oyster pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 25%, 86%. 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#E5E2D4

RGB229, 226, 212

HSL49°, 25%, 86%

HSV49°, 7%, 90%

CMYK0, 1, 7, 10

Decimal15065812

CSS RGBrgb(229, 226, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 25%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oyster W-B-720

Exact match

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E2D3

Benjamin Moore

Old 2143-50

ΔE 0.8 · #E3E1D2

PPG

Oatmeal 1023-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E7E3D6

Dulux

Rice Crop SW1H8

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E2D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Italian Ice 31

ΔE 1 · #E2E0D3

Sherwin-Williams

Nacre SW6154

ΔE 1.1 · #E8E2D4

Vista Paint

Elusive White C-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E4D6

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1.2 · #E3E1D1

Valspar

Decadent 7006-11

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E3D7

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E2D6

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.7 · #E6DFD1

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE3D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.8 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.9 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E5E2D4

#D2D6E4

Analogous

#E4D8D2

#E5E2D4

#DFE4D2

Triadic

#E5E2D4

#D2E4E1

#E1D2E4

Split-Complementary

#E5E2D4

#D2DFE4

#D8D2E4

Tetradic

#E5E2D4

#D2E4D8

#D2D6E4

#E4D2DF

Monochromatic

#ABA173

#C8C1A3

#E5E2D4

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#E5E2D4

#D6E4D2

#D2D6E4

#E1D2E4

Compound

#E5E2D4

#DFE4D2

#D2D6E4

#D8D2E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7DB

#EEECE5

#F5F4F0

Darker

#C4BD9B

#9A8E57

#5A5332

Saturation

#DEDDD9

#E4E1D2

#F2E9C5

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E2D4

#E5E2D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E2D4

#E3E3D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E2D4

#E6E0E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Oyster 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

#EBD6BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E2D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DBDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A9B0CC

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: #E5E2D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E2D4;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster: #E5E2D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster': '#E5E2D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E2D4] text-[#E5E2D4]

SCSS

$oyster: #E5E2D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E2D4?

#E5E2D4 is Oyster, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E2D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster?

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

What colors pair well with Oyster?

Oyster 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 Oyster?

You can download Oyster 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 Oyster?

The hex code is #E5E2D4. In RGB it's 229, 226, 212, and in HSL it's 49°, 25%, 86%.

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