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Willow Herb

#E6E3B2

RGB 230, 227, 178 · HSL 57°, 51%, 80% · CMYK 0, 1, 23, 10

Willow Herb is #E6E3B2 in HEX — rgb(230, 227, 178), hsl(57°, 51%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 23%, 10%).

Willow Herb pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 51%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E6E3B2

RGB230, 227, 178

HSL57°, 51%, 80%

HSV57°, 23%, 90%

CMYK0, 1, 23, 10

Decimal15131570

CSS RGBrgb(230, 227, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 51%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Willow Herb 370E-3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 1 · #E9E5B3

Dulux

Lima S17F2

ΔE 1.8 · #E2DEAE

Vista Paint

Meadowland K-444

ΔE 1.8 · #EBE4B4

PPG

September Morn 1110-1

ΔE 2.3 · #EDE6B3

Dunn-Edwards

Olive Oil DE5506

ΔE 2.5 · #E2DCAB

Benjamin Moore

Lime CSP-845

ΔE 2.6 · #E1DCAA

Kilz

Tender Shoots TB-71

ΔE 3.6 · #DBDDA9

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 3.8 · #E9EBB5

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Mist 776

ΔE 3.9 · #E4EAB9

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 4.1 · #D8DBAC

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 4.2 · #E0DEA6

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.4 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

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

#E6E3B2

#B2B5E6

Analogous

#E6C9B2

#E6E3B2

#CFE6B2

Triadic

#E6E3B2

#B2E6E3

#E3B2E6

Split-Complementary

#E6E3B2

#B2CFE6

#C9B2E6

Tetradic

#E6E3B2

#B2E6C9

#B2B5E6

#E6B2CF

Monochromatic

#C1BA3E

#D3CF78

#E6E3B2

#F9F8EC

Rectangle

#E6E3B2

#B5E6B2

#B2B5E6

#E3B2E6

Compound

#E6E3B2

#CFE6B2

#B2B5E6

#C9B2E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE9C1

#EEECD3

#F4F3E7

Darker

#D4CF72

#AFA931

#68641B

Saturation

#D4D3C4

#E6E3B2

#F3EFA5

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

16.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E3B2

#EAE0B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E3B2

#E4E4B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E3B2

#E9DCE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Willow Herb 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

#ECD7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E3B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DCC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8A8ED1

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E6E3B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E3B2;

CSS Variable

--color-willow-herb: #E6E3B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willow-herb': '#E6E3B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E3B2] text-[#E6E3B2]

SCSS

$willow-herb: #E6E3B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E3B2?

#E6E3B2 is Willow Herb, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E3B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Willow Herb?

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

What colors pair well with Willow Herb?

Willow Herb 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 Willow Herb?

You can download Willow Herb 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 Willow Herb?

The hex code is #E6E3B2. In RGB it's 230, 227, 178, and in HSL it's 57°, 51%, 80%.

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