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Cherish is the Word

#E6E3D9

RGB 230, 227, 217 · HSL 46°, 21%, 88% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 10

Cherish is the Word is #E6E3D9 in HEX — rgb(230, 227, 217), hsl(46°, 21%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 10%).

Cherish is the Word pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 21%, 88%. 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#E6E3D9

RGB230, 227, 217

HSL46°, 21%, 88%

HSV46°, 6%, 90%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 10

Decimal15131609

CSS RGBrgb(230, 227, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 21%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cherish is the Word C-28

Exact match

Dulux

Modern White SW1E5

ΔE 0.4 · #E7E3D9

Dunn-Edwards

Watermist DE6240

ΔE 0.5 · #E6E3D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish Is The Word 29

ΔE 0.5 · #E6E4DA

Valspar

Wispy White 7006-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E2D9

PPG

Oyster White 10-05

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E5DB

Sherwin-Williams

Pearly White SW7009

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E3D9

Benjamin Moore

Seapearl 961

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E5DA

Kilz

Reserved White TB-07

ΔE 1 · #E6E1D8

Behr

Glacier Valley HDC-NT-24

ΔE 1.2 · #E3E3DA

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.1 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.4 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.9 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#E6E3D9

#DADDE7

Analogous

#E7DDDA

#E6E3D9

#E3E7DA

Triadic

#E6E3D9

#DAE7E4

#E4DAE7

Split-Complementary

#E6E3D9

#DAE3E7

#DDDAE7

Tetradic

#E6E3D9

#DAE7DD

#DADDE7

#E7DAE3

Monochromatic

#AAA07D

#C9C2AC

#E6E3D9

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#E6E3D9

#DDE7DA

#DADDE7

#E4DAE7

Compound

#E6E3D9

#E3E7DA

#DADDE7

#DDDAE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE9E1

#F0EEE9

#F6F5F3

Darker

#C4BCA3

#988B5F

#595136

Saturation

#E2E1DE

#E7E4DA

#F3EACE

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E3D9

#E6E3DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E3D9

#E4E4DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E3D9

#E7E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Cherish is the Word 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

#ECD7BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E3D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DCE2

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.

#AFB6CF

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: #E6E3D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E3D9;

CSS Variable

--color-cherish-is-the-word: #E6E3D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherish-is-the-word': '#E6E3D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E3D9] text-[#E6E3D9]

SCSS

$cherish-is-the-word: #E6E3D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E3D9?

#E6E3D9 is Cherish is the Word, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E3D9 warm or cool?

Cherish is the Word reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cherish is the Word?

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

What colors pair well with Cherish is the Word?

Cherish is the Word 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 Cherish is the Word?

You can download Cherish is the Word 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 Cherish is the Word?

The hex code is #E6E3D9. In RGB it's 230, 227, 217, and in HSL it's 46°, 21%, 88%.

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