YELLOWS

Weathered White

#E6E3DC

RGB 230, 227, 220 · HSL 42°, 17%, 88% · CMYK 0, 1, 4, 10

Weathered White is #E6E3DC in HEX — rgb(230, 227, 220), hsl(42°, 17%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 10%).

Weathered White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 17%, 88%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E6E3DC

RGB230, 227, 220

HSL42°, 17%, 88%

HSV42°, 4%, 90%

CMYK0, 1, 4, 10

Decimal15131612

CSS RGBrgb(230, 227, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 17%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Weathered White HDC-NT-21

Exact match

Valspar

Satin Snow 7004-17

ΔE 0.5 · #E6E4DD

Sherwin-Williams

Origami White SW7636

ΔE 0.6 · #E5E2DA

Dunn-Edwards

Foggy Day DE6226

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E3DB

Vista Paint

Felicity C-522

ΔE 0.7 · #E7E5DE

Benjamin Moore

Silver 856

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E3DB

Dulux

White Century SW1A2

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E1D9

PPG

Mountain Gray 1021-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E3DB

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E6DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Felicity 523

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E4DF

Kilz

Alaska RJ120

ΔE 1.3 · #E5E5DF

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.5 · #E5E0DB

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E1D8

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.1 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

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 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

#E6E3DC

#DBDEE6

Analogous

#E6DDDB

#E6E3DC

#E4E6DB

Triadic

#E6E3DC

#DBE6E2

#E2DBE6

Split-Complementary

#E6E3DC

#DBE4E6

#DDDBE6

Tetradic

#E6E3DC

#DBE6DD

#DBDEE6

#E6DBE4

Monochromatic

#A69B82

#C6BFAE

#E6E3DC

#F4F3F0

Rectangle

#E6E3DC

#DEE6DB

#DBDEE6

#E2DBE6

Compound

#E6E3DC

#E4E6DB

#DBDEE6

#DDDBE6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE8E2

#EFEEEA

#F6F5F3

Darker

#C1B9A6

#928564

#564D3A

Saturation

#E2E1DF

#E6E2DB

#F2E8CE

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

16.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6E3DC

#E5E3DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6E3DC

#E4E4DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6E3DC

#E6E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Weathered 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

#ECD7C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E3DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DCE4

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFB8CF

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: #E6E3DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6E3DC;

CSS Variable

--color-weathered-white: #E6E3DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'weathered-white': '#E6E3DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6E3DC] text-[#E6E3DC]

SCSS

$weathered-white: #E6E3DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E3DC?

#E6E3DC is Weathered White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E6E3DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Weathered White?

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

What colors pair well with Weathered White?

Weathered 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 Weathered White?

You can download Weathered 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 Weathered White?

The hex code is #E6E3DC. In RGB it's 230, 227, 220, and in HSL it's 42°, 17%, 88%.

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