YELLOWS

Yellow

#E6E2D1

RGB 230, 226, 209 · HSL 49°, 30%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 10

Yellow is #E6E2D1 in HEX — rgb(230, 226, 209), hsl(49°, 30%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 10%).

Yellow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 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#E6E2D1

RGB230, 226, 209

HSL49°, 30%, 86%

HSV49°, 9%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 10

Decimal15131345

CSS RGBrgb(230, 226, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 30%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka 974

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E1D1

Dulux

Sandfly Point Double NZ9F4

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E3D3

Behr

White Mocha OR-W11

ΔE 1 · #E9E3D3

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1 · #E3E1D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Natural 222

ΔE 1.1 · #E5E1CE

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.3 · #E4E2D3

Valspar

Summer Mist 6004-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E3D0

Vista Paint

Dubai Sand K-1294

ΔE 1.4 · #EAE3D1

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.4 · #EAE3D3

PPG

Brandied Pears 1086-2

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE2D1

Sherwin-Williams

Sagey SW6175

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E2D1

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.7 · #ECE6D5

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.8 · #E8E0D1

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.9 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.9 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E6E2D1

#D1D5E6

Analogous

#E6D7D1

#E6E2D1

#DFE6D1

Triadic

#E6E2D1

#D1E6E2

#E2D1E6

Split-Complementary

#E6E2D1

#D1DFE6

#D7D1E6

Tetradic

#E6E2D1

#D1E6D7

#D1D5E6

#E6D1DF

Monochromatic

#B0A46D

#CBC39F

#E6E2D1

#F6F5EE

Rectangle

#E6E2D1

#D5E6D1

#D1D5E6

#E2D1E6

Compound

#E6E2D1

#DFE6D1

#D1D5E6

#D7D1E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE8DA

#EFEDE4

#F5F4F0

Darker

#C9BF96

#A09251

#5E562E

Saturation

#DFDDD8

#E6E2D1

#F3EAC4

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E2D1

#E6E2D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E2D1

#E3E3D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E2D1

#E7DFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellow 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

#ECD6B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E2D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DBDC

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.

#A9AFCC

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: #E6E2D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E2D1;

CSS Variable

--color-yellow: #E6E2D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellow': '#E6E2D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E2D1] text-[#E6E2D1]

SCSS

$yellow: #E6E2D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E2D1?

#E6E2D1 is Yellow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E2D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Yellow?

Yellow 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 Yellow?

You can download Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #E6E2D1. In RGB it's 230, 226, 209, and in HSL it's 49°, 30%, 86%.

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