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Dove White

#E6E2D8

RGB 230, 226, 216 · HSL 43°, 22%, 87% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 10

Dove White is #E6E2D8 in HEX — rgb(230, 226, 216), hsl(43°, 22%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 10%).

Dove White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 22%, 87%. 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#E6E2D8

RGB230, 226, 216

HSL43°, 22%, 87%

HSV43°, 6%, 90%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 10

Decimal15131352

CSS RGBrgb(230, 226, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 22%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove White 18

Exact match

Dulux

Modern White SW1E5

ΔE 0.4 · #E7E3D9

Vista Paint

Cherish is the Word C-28

ΔE 0.5 · #E6E3D9

Valspar

Wispy White 7006-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E2D9

Sherwin-Williams

Pearly White SW7009

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E3D9

PPG

Paraffin 14-31

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E1D8

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E1D8

Benjamin Moore

Grandma's CSP-365

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E0D6

Dunn-Edwards

Watermist DE6240

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E3D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E1D8

Behr

Cinnamon Cake (w-f-220) W-F-220

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E2D7

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 2.5 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.7 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.2 · #E7EBDA

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6E2D8

#D7DBE5

Analogous

#E5DAD7

#E6E2D8

#E2E5D7

Triadic

#E6E2D8

#D7E5E1

#E1D7E5

Split-Complementary

#E6E2D8

#D7E2E5

#DAD7E5

Tetradic

#E6E2D8

#D7E5DA

#D7DBE5

#E5D7E2

Monochromatic

#A99C79

#C7BEA8

#E6E2D8

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E6E2D8

#DBE5D7

#D7DBE5

#E1D7E5

Compound

#E6E2D8

#E2E5D7

#D7DBE5

#DAD7E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAE7DF

#EFEDE7

#F5F4F2

Darker

#C3B9A0

#98875C

#594F35

Saturation

#E0DFDC

#E5E1D7

#F2E7CA

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E2D8

#E5E3D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E2D8

#E3E3D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E2D8

#E7E1E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dove White 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

#ECD6BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E2D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DBE1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#ACB5CD

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: #E6E2D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E2D8;

CSS Variable

--color-dove-white: #E6E2D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dove-white': '#E6E2D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E2D8] text-[#E6E2D8]

SCSS

$dove-white: #E6E2D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E2D8?

#E6E2D8 is Dove White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E2D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dove White?

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

What colors pair well with Dove White?

Dove White 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 Dove White?

You can download Dove 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 hex code for Dove White?

The hex code is #E6E2D8. In RGB it's 230, 226, 216, and in HSL it's 43°, 22%, 87%.

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