YELLOWS
Lancaster White
#E6E1CC
Reading pale, Lancaster White lands in the yellows family at HSL 48°, 34%, 85%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Lancaster White OC-144
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Lancaster White
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E6E1CC?
#E6E1CC is Lancaster White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #E6E1CC warm or cool?
Lancaster White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lancaster White?
Lancaster White works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Lancaster White?
Lancaster White pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Lancaster White?
You can download Lancaster White 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 RGB value of #E6E1CC?
#E6E1CC converts to RGB 230, 225, 204.