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Translucent Vision

#E5E6CF

RGB 229, 230, 207 · HSL 63°, 32%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 10

Translucent Vision is #E5E6CF in HEX — rgb(229, 230, 207), hsl(63°, 32%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 10%).

Translucent Vision pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 32%, 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#E5E6CF

RGB229, 230, 207

HSL63°, 32%, 86%

HSV63°, 10%, 90%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 10

Decimal15066831

CSS RGBrgb(229, 230, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 32%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Translucent Vision C-403

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Translucent Vision 404

ΔE 0.6 · #E4E6D0

Benjamin Moore

Springview 491

ΔE 0.7 · #E3E4CD

Sherwin-Williams

Sprout SW6427

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E4CE

Dulux

Apple Cucumber Half S17E1H

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E3CB

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 1.4 · #E9EAD3

PPG

Magical Melon 1119-1

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E9D0

Behr

Ibis BXC-11

ΔE 1.6 · #EAEAD4

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 1.8 · #E8E8D4

Valspar

Hemingway 7005-8

ΔE 2.2 · #EAE8D4

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 2.8 · #ECE6D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 3.5 · #EEE7D3

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.7 · #E7EBDA

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 3.9 · #EDE9D8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.9 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#E5E6CF

#D1D0E7

Analogous

#E7DCD0

#E5E6CF

#DAE7D0

Triadic

#E5E6CF

#D0E6E7

#E7D0E6

Split-Complementary

#E5E6CF

#D0DAE7

#DCD0E7

Tetradic

#E5E6CF

#D0E7DC

#D1D0E7

#E7D0DA

Monochromatic

#AFB36B

#CACD9D

#E5E6CF

#F6F6EE

Rectangle

#E5E6CF

#D0E7D1

#D1D0E7

#E7D0E6

Compound

#E5E6CF

#DAE7D0

#D1D0E7

#DCD0E7

Variations

Lighter

#EBECD9

#EFEFE4

#F5F5F0

Darker

#C7CA95

#9FA34E

#5D602C

Saturation

#DEDFD8

#E6E7D0

#F1F3C4

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5E6CF

#E9E4D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5E6CF

#E6E6D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5E6CF

#E7E3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Translucent Vision 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

#EBD9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5E6CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DEDB

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.

#AAA8CD

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: #E5E6CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5E6CF;

CSS Variable

--color-translucent-vision: #E5E6CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'translucent-vision': '#E5E6CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5E6CF] text-[#E5E6CF]

SCSS

$translucent-vision: #E5E6CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5E6CF?

#E5E6CF is Translucent Vision, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E5E6CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Translucent Vision?

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

What colors pair well with Translucent Vision?

Translucent Vision 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 Translucent Vision?

You can download Translucent Vision 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 Translucent Vision?

The hex code is #E5E6CF. In RGB it's 229, 230, 207, and in HSL it's 63°, 32%, 86%.

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