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Ineffable Linen

#E6E1C7

RGB 230, 225, 199 · HSL 50°, 38%, 84% · CMYK 0, 2, 13, 10

Ineffable Linen is #E6E1C7 in HEX — rgb(230, 225, 199), hsl(50°, 38%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 13%, 10%).

Ineffable Linen pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 38%, 84%. 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#E6E1C7

RGB230, 225, 199

HSL50°, 38%, 84%

HSV50°, 13%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 13, 10

Decimal15131079

CSS RGBrgb(230, 225, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 38%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E5DFC6

Behr

White Cliffs PPU9-14

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E3CA

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 2148-50

ΔE 1.1 · #E8E0C6

Valspar

Spring Reflection 6003-3A

ΔE 1.2 · #E2DFC6

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DFC5

PPG

Wright Lemon White FLLW917

ΔE 1.4 · #E3DEC6

Vista Paint

Cheese Please C-383

ΔE 2 · #ECE4C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheese Please 384

ΔE 2 · #EDE5CB

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E5DFC9

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 2.2 · #EBE1C9

Kilz

Dried Lichen LF190-01

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDCC4

IKEA

IKEA062 62

ΔE 2.8 · #DEDFC3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.1 · #E9DEC8

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 3.2 · #E8DEC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#E6E1C7

#C7CCE6

Analogous

#E6D1C7

#E6E1C7

#DBE6C7

Triadic

#E6E1C7

#C7E6E1

#E1C7E6

Split-Complementary

#E6E1C7

#C7DBE6

#D1C7E6

Tetradic

#E6E1C7

#C7E6D1

#C7CCE6

#E6C7DB

Monochromatic

#B6A75D

#CEC492

#E6E1C7

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#E6E1C7

#CCE6C7

#C7CCE6

#E1C7E6

Compound

#E6E1C7

#DBE6C7

#C7CCE6

#D1C7E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE7D2

#EEECDF

#F5F3ED

Darker

#CDC28A

#A79745

#625927

Saturation

#DBD9D2

#E6E1C7

#F2E9BA

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E1C7

#E7E1C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E1C7

#E2E2CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E1C7

#E8DDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ineffable Linen 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

#ECD5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E1C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DAD5

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.

#9FA6CE

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: #E6E1C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E1C7;

CSS Variable

--color-ineffable-linen: #E6E1C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ineffable-linen': '#E6E1C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E1C7] text-[#E6E1C7]

SCSS

$ineffable-linen: #E6E1C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E1C7?

#E6E1C7 is Ineffable Linen, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E1C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ineffable Linen?

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

What colors pair well with Ineffable Linen?

Ineffable Linen 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 Ineffable Linen?

You can download Ineffable Linen 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 Ineffable Linen?

The hex code is #E6E1C7. In RGB it's 230, 225, 199, and in HSL it's 50°, 38%, 84%.

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