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Rainforest Dew

#E5E3AB

RGB 229, 227, 171 · HSL 58°, 53%, 78% · CMYK 0, 1, 25, 10

Rainforest Dew is #E5E3AB in HEX — rgb(229, 227, 171), hsl(58°, 53%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 25%, 10%).

Rainforest Dew pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 53%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E5E3AB

RGB229, 227, 171

HSL58°, 53%, 78%

HSV58°, 25%, 90%

CMYK0, 1, 25, 10

Decimal15066027

CSS RGBrgb(229, 227, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 53%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rainforest Dew 390E-3

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 1.8 · #E0DEA6

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E3DEA5

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 2.7 · #E9E1A7

Dulux

Crisp S18G2

ΔE 2.7 · #EBEAAF

Benjamin Moore

Cypress 388

ΔE 2.9 · #EFE8B1

PPG

Mystic Melon 1218-2

ΔE 2.9 · #EDEBB4

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #E9EBB5

Vista Paint

Envy C-776

ΔE 3.2 · #E0E6AC

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.3 · #E9E5B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Envy 777

ΔE 3.6 · #E0E7AE

Colorhouse

Leaf .07 Leaf-07

ΔE 4.3 · #DDE5A9

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.7 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 8.7 · #EADFB7

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 13.3 · #D0C092

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

#E5E3AB

#A9ABE5

Analogous

#E5C5A9

#E5E3AB

#C9E5A9

Triadic

#E5E3AB

#A9E5E3

#E3A9E5

Split-Complementary

#E5E3AB

#A9C9E5

#C5A9E5

Tetradic

#E5E3AB

#A9E5C5

#A9ABE5

#E5A9C9

Monochromatic

#BBB73A

#D3CF6F

#E5E3AB

#F7F6E4

#F9F9EB

Rectangle

#E5E3AB

#ABE5A9

#A9ABE5

#E3A9E5

Compound

#E5E3AB

#C9E5A9

#A9ABE5

#C5A9E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE8BA

#EDEBCE

#F3F2E4

Darker

#D4D16A

#ADA92E

#666419

Saturation

#D0CFBE

#E5E3A9

#F2EF9C

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

15.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E3AB

#EBDFAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E3AB

#E3E3B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E3AB

#E9DBE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Rainforest Dew 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

#EBD79B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E3AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DCC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#8285D0

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E5E3AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E3AB;

CSS Variable

--color-rainforest-dew: #E5E3AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rainforest-dew': '#E5E3AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E3AB] text-[#E5E3AB]

SCSS

$rainforest-dew: #E5E3AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E3AB?

#E5E3AB is Rainforest Dew, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E3AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rainforest Dew?

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

What colors pair well with Rainforest Dew?

Rainforest Dew 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 Rainforest Dew?

You can download Rainforest Dew 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 Rainforest Dew?

The hex code is #E5E3AB. In RGB it's 229, 227, 171, and in HSL it's 58°, 53%, 78%.

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