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Muskoka

#E6E1D1

RGB 230, 225, 209 · HSL 46°, 30%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 10

Muskoka is #E6E1D1 in HEX — rgb(230, 225, 209), hsl(46°, 30%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 10%).

Muskoka pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 30%, 86%. 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#E6E1D1

RGB230, 225, 209

HSL46°, 30%, 86%

HSV46°, 9%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 10

Decimal15131089

CSS RGBrgb(230, 225, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 30%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Plaster CSP-185

Exact match

Dulux

White Dune SW1D6

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E3D3

Behr

White Mocha OR-W11

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E3D3

Vista Paint

Meadow Day K-974

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Sedona 334

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E0CF

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE3D3

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1.1 · #E3E1D1

PPG

Focus 1008-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E0D2

Sherwin-Williams

Nacre SW6154

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E2D4

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.2 · #E4E2D3

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E0D1

Valspar

Courtyard Tan 7002-13

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E1D0

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.9 · #ECE6D5

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.3 · #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

#E6E1D1

#D1D6E6

Analogous

#E6D6D1

#E6E1D1

#E0E6D1

Triadic

#E6E1D1

#D1E6E1

#E1D1E6

Split-Complementary

#E6E1D1

#D1E0E6

#D6D1E6

Tetradic

#E6E1D1

#D1E6D6

#D1D6E6

#E6D1E0

Monochromatic

#B0A16D

#CBC19F

#E6E1D1

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E6E1D1

#D6E6D1

#D1D6E6

#E1D1E6

Compound

#E6E1D1

#E0E6D1

#D1D6E6

#D6D1E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE7DA

#EFECE4

#F5F4F0

Darker

#C9BD96

#A08E51

#5E532E

Saturation

#DFDDD8

#E6E1D1

#F3E8C4

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E1D1

#E5E1D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E1D1

#E2E2D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E1D1

#E7DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Muskoka 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

#ECD5B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E1D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DADC

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.

#A9B1CC

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: #E6E1D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E1D1;

CSS Variable

--color-muskoka: #E6E1D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muskoka': '#E6E1D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E1D1] text-[#E6E1D1]

SCSS

$muskoka: #E6E1D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E1D1?

#E6E1D1 is Muskoka, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E1D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muskoka?

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

What colors pair well with Muskoka?

Muskoka 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 Muskoka?

You can download Muskoka 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 Muskoka?

The hex code is #E6E1D1. In RGB it's 230, 225, 209, and in HSL it's 46°, 30%, 86%.

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