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Rainforest Dew

#E6DAB1

RGB 230, 218, 177 · HSL 46°, 51%, 80% · CMYK 0, 5, 23, 10

Rainforest Dew is #E6DAB1 in HEX — rgb(230, 218, 177), hsl(46°, 51%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 23%, 10%).

Rainforest Dew pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 51%, 80%. 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#E6DAB1

RGB230, 218, 177

HSL46°, 51%, 80%

HSV46°, 23%, 90%

CMYK0, 5, 23, 10

Decimal15129265

CSS RGBrgb(230, 218, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 51%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Woven 254

ΔE 1 · #E6DAB3

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E2DAB2

Behr

Sensible Hue 330E-3

ΔE 1.8 · #EBDBB3

Dulux

Rice Fibre S16E2

ΔE 1.9 · #E4D6AB

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 1.9 · #EADFB7

Vista Paint

Golden Syrup C-880

ΔE 2.4 · #EAD9B3

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 2.7 · #E7D5AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Howdy Neighbor 385

ΔE 2.9 · #DED2AA

Dunn-Edwards

Dull Sage DE5499

ΔE 3.2 · #DBD4AB

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 3.2 · #E9D6B0

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 3.6 · #F2E1BA

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.6 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 6.1 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Leaf .01 Leaf-01

ΔE 6.4 · #D2D1AD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E6DAB1

#B2BEE6

Analogous

#E6C0B2

#E6DAB1

#D8E6B2

Triadic

#E6DAB1

#B2E6DA

#DAB2E6

Split-Complementary

#E6DAB1

#B2D8E6

#C0B2E6

Tetradic

#E6DAB1

#B2E6C0

#B2BEE6

#E6B2D8

Monochromatic

#C1A23E

#D3BE78

#E6DAB1

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#E6DAB1

#BEE6B2

#B2BEE6

#DAB2E6

Compound

#E6DAB1

#D8E6B2

#B2BEE6

#C0B2E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE1C1

#EEE7D3

#F4F1E7

Darker

#D4BD72

#AF9231

#68561B

Saturation

#D4D0C4

#E6DAB2

#F3E1A5

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DAB1

#E4DBB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DAB1

#DCDCB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DAB1

#E8D4D9

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

#ECD0A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DAB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D5C4

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.

#8A9BD1

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: #E6DAB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DAB1;

CSS Variable

--color-rainforest-dew: #E6DAB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rainforest-dew': '#E6DAB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DAB1] text-[#E6DAB1]

SCSS

$rainforest-dew: #E6DAB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DAB1?

#E6DAB1 is Rainforest Dew, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6DAB1 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 #E6DAB1. In RGB it's 230, 218, 177, and in HSL it's 46°, 51%, 80%.

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