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Drumskin

#E6DBC1

RGB 230, 219, 193 · HSL 42°, 43%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 10

Drumskin is #E6DBC1 in HEX — rgb(230, 219, 193), hsl(42°, 43%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 10%).

Drumskin pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 43%, 83%. 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#E6DBC1

RGB230, 219, 193

HSL42°, 43%, 83%

HSV42°, 16%, 90%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 10

Decimal15129537

CSS RGBrgb(230, 219, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 43%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Drumskin 7003-10

Exact match

PPG

Deserted Beach 1104-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E7DBBF

Behr

Scribe MQ2-31

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D8BE

Benjamin Moore

Pale 951

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DCC4

Vista Paint

Arizona Heat K-1288

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DBC3

Dulux

Crewelwork SW1A9

ΔE 1.6 · #E9DABF

Hallman-Lindsay

Trade Secret 314

ΔE 1.6 · #E6D8BD

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 1.7 · #E7DFC5

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D6BD

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E1D6BB

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 2.1 · #E4D9C3

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 2.4 · #E4D5BC

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.4 · #E9DEC8

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.5 · #ECE0C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E6DBC1

#C1CCE6

Analogous

#E6C8C1

#E6DBC1

#DFE6C1

Triadic

#E6DBC1

#C1E6DB

#DBC1E6

Split-Complementary

#E6DBC1

#C1DFE6

#C8C1E6

Tetradic

#E6DBC1

#C1E6C8

#C1CCE6

#E6C1DF

Monochromatic

#BB9C54

#D0BB8A

#E6DBC1

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E6DBC1

#CCE6C1

#C1CCE6

#DBC1E6

Compound

#E6DBC1

#DFE6C1

#C1CCE6

#C8C1E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE2CD

#EEE9DB

#F4F2EB

Darker

#D0B983

#AB8A3D

#655122

Saturation

#D9D6CE

#E6DBC1

#F3E0B5

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DBC1

#E3DDC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DBC1

#DDDDC5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DBC1

#E7D7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Drumskin 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

#ECD1AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DBC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D6D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#98A9CF

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: #E6DBC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DBC1;

CSS Variable

--color-drumskin: #E6DBC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'drumskin': '#E6DBC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DBC1] text-[#E6DBC1]

SCSS

$drumskin: #E6DBC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DBC1?

#E6DBC1 is Drumskin, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6DBC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Drumskin?

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

What colors pair well with Drumskin?

Drumskin 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 Drumskin?

You can download Drumskin 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 Drumskin?

The hex code is #E6DBC1. In RGB it's 230, 219, 193, and in HSL it's 42°, 43%, 83%.

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