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Artifice

#E6E2D3

RGB 230, 226, 211 · HSL 47°, 28%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 10

Artifice is #E6E2D3 in HEX — rgb(230, 226, 211), hsl(47°, 28%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 10%).

Artifice pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 28%, 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#E6E2D3

RGB230, 226, 211

HSL47°, 28%, 86%

HSV47°, 8%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 10

Decimal15131347

CSS RGBrgb(230, 226, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 28%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Oyster W-B-720

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E2D4

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka 974

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E1D1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 0.8 · #E4E2D3

Dulux

Sandfly Point Double NZ9F4

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E3D3

PPG

Focus 1008-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E5E0D2

Sherwin-Williams

Nacre SW6154

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E2D4

Vista Paint

Elusive White C-1

ΔE 1 · #E9E4D6

Kilz

Salty Air LG180-01

ΔE 1 · #E3E1D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Elusive White 2

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E3D6

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE3D3

Dunn-Edwards

Garden Pebble DE6247

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E4D5

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.5 · #E6DFD1

Valspar

Snowy Dusk 7002-3

ΔE 1.7 · #E8E3D7

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.8 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.6 · #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

#E6E2D3

#D1D6E5

Analogous

#E5D7D1

#E6E2D3

#E0E5D1

Triadic

#E6E2D3

#D1E5E1

#E1D1E5

Split-Complementary

#E6E2D3

#D1E0E5

#D7D1E5

Tetradic

#E6E2D3

#D1E5D7

#D1D6E5

#E5D1E0

Monochromatic

#AEA16F

#CAC1A0

#E6E2D3

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E6E2D3

#D6E5D1

#D1D6E5

#E1D1E5

Compound

#E6E2D3

#E0E5D1

#D1D6E5

#D7D1E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7DA

#EFECE4

#F5F4F0

Darker

#C7BD98

#9E8E53

#5D5330

Saturation

#DEDDD8

#E5E1D1

#F2E8C4

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

16.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E2D3

#E6E2D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E2D3

#E3E3D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E2D3

#E7E0E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Artifice 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

#ECD6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E2D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DBDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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: #E6E2D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E2D3;

CSS Variable

--color-artifice: #E6E2D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artifice': '#E6E2D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E2D3] text-[#E6E2D3]

SCSS

$artifice: #E6E2D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E2D3?

#E6E2D3 is Artifice, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E2D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artifice?

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

What colors pair well with Artifice?

Artifice 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 Artifice?

You can download Artifice 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 Artifice?

The hex code is #E6E2D3. In RGB it's 230, 226, 211, and in HSL it's 47°, 28%, 86%.

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