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Early Sprout

#E6D7A0

RGB 230, 215, 160 · HSL 47°, 58%, 76% · CMYK 0, 7, 30, 10

Early Sprout is #E6D7A0 in HEX — rgb(230, 215, 160), hsl(47°, 58%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 30%, 10%).

Early Sprout pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 58%, 76%. 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#E6D7A0

RGB230, 215, 160

HSL47°, 58%, 76%

HSV47°, 30%, 90%

CMYK0, 7, 30, 10

Decimal15128480

CSS RGBrgb(230, 215, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 58%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 375

ΔE 1.6 · #E7D99F

PPG

Twinkle Toes 1109-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D39B

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 2.2 · #EBDDA7

Dunn-Edwards

Russet Green DE5485

ΔE 2.2 · #E3D9A0

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 2.2 · #ECD8A2

Dulux

Pale Oriental S16F3

ΔE 2.8 · #E5D398

Vista Paint

Divine Vine K-443

ΔE 2.9 · #DED49A

Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella 805

ΔE 3.5 · #F0DDA2

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.9 · #F3DEA9

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 4.1 · #F4DEA8

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 4.4 · #E3DEA5

Sherwin-Williams

Glad Yellow SW6694

ΔE 4.5 · #F5E1AC

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.6 · #EFD5A1

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 5.3 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.7 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 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

#E6D7A0

#9EAEE5

Analogous

#E5B29E

#E6D7A0

#D1E59E

Triadic

#E6D7A0

#9EE5D6

#D69EE5

Split-Complementary

#E6D7A0

#9ED1E5

#B29EE5

Tetradic

#E6D7A0

#9EE5B2

#9EAEE5

#E59ED1

Monochromatic

#B99C31

#D5BC62

#E6D7A0

#F5F0DB

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#E6D7A0

#AEE59E

#9EAEE5

#D69EE5

Compound

#E6D7A0

#D1E59E

#9EAEE5

#B29EE5

Variations

Lighter

#EADEB2

#ECE5C8

#F2EFE1

Darker

#D8BE5E

#AF9127

#675515

Saturation

#CCC8B7

#E5D69E

#F2DD91

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6D7A0

#E4D8A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6D7A0

#DADAA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6D7A0

#E9D0D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Early Sprout 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

#ECCE93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6D7A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D3B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#788CD1

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: #E6D7A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6D7A0;

CSS Variable

--color-early-sprout: #E6D7A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'early-sprout': '#E6D7A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6D7A0] text-[#E6D7A0]

SCSS

$early-sprout: #E6D7A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6D7A0?

#E6D7A0 is Early Sprout, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6D7A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Early Sprout?

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

What colors pair well with Early Sprout?

Early Sprout 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 Early Sprout?

You can download Early Sprout 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 Early Sprout?

The hex code is #E6D7A0. In RGB it's 230, 215, 160, and in HSL it's 47°, 58%, 76%.

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