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Bakelite

#E6D4A5

RGB 230, 212, 165 · HSL 43°, 57%, 77% · CMYK 0, 8, 28, 10

Bakelite is #E6D4A5 in HEX — rgb(230, 212, 165), hsl(43°, 57%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 10%).

Bakelite pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 57%, 77%. 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#E6D4A5

RGB230, 212, 165

HSL43°, 57%, 77%

HSV43°, 28%, 90%

CMYK0, 8, 28, 10

Decimal15127717

CSS RGBrgb(230, 212, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 57%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Studio Cream S15F2

ΔE 1.8 · #EBD9AA

Benjamin Moore

Vellum 207 · CC-200

ΔE 2 · #E9D4A2

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 2.3 · #E9D4A9

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 2.4 · #E4D0A5

Vista Paint

Shortcake C-867

ΔE 2.4 · #EEDAAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Shortcake 868

ΔE 2.5 · #EEDAAC

Behr

Quiet Veranda 350F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #EDD6A5

PPG

Tuscan Sun 12-17

ΔE 2.9 · #EFD7A7

Valspar

Light Amber 3006-8B

ΔE 3.2 · #E2CEA4

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3.4 · #E9D19E

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 3.8 · #F3DBAC

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.3 · #EFD5A1

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.8 · #F3DEA9

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.9 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6D4A5

#A3B6E6

Analogous

#E6B1A3

#E6D4A5

#D7E6A3

Triadic

#E6D4A5

#A3E6D3

#D3A3E6

Split-Complementary

#E6D4A5

#A3D7E6

#B1A3E6

Tetradic

#E6D4A5

#A3E6B1

#A3B6E6

#E6A3D7

Monochromatic

#BC9534

#D5B667

#E6D4A5

#F6F0DF

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#E6D4A5

#B6E6A3

#A3B6E6

#D3A3E6

Compound

#E6D4A5

#D7E6A3

#A3B6E6

#B1A3E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBDCB5

#EDE3CB

#F3EEE2

Darker

#D8B662

#B08928

#685116

Saturation

#CEC9BA

#E6D3A3

#F2D896

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6D4A5

#E2D7A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6D4A5

#D7D7AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6D4A5

#E8CED3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bakelite 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

#ECCC97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6D4A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D1BB

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.

#7C94D2

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E6D4A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6D4A5;

CSS Variable

--color-bakelite: #E6D4A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bakelite': '#E6D4A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6D4A5] text-[#E6D4A5]

SCSS

$bakelite: #E6D4A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6D4A5?

#E6D4A5 is Bakelite, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6D4A5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bakelite?

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

What colors pair well with Bakelite?

Bakelite 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 Bakelite?

You can download Bakelite 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 Bakelite?

The hex code is #E6D4A5. In RGB it's 230, 212, 165, and in HSL it's 43°, 57%, 77%.

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