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Alchemy

#E7CF8C

RGB 231, 207, 140 · HSL 44°, 65%, 73% · CMYK 0, 10, 39, 9

Alchemy is #E7CF8C in HEX — rgb(231, 207, 140), hsl(44°, 65%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 39%, 9%).

Alchemy pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 65%, 73%. 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#E7CF8C

RGB231, 207, 140

HSL44°, 65%, 73%

HSV44°, 39%, 91%

CMYK0, 10, 39, 9

Decimal15191948

CSS RGBrgb(231, 207, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 65%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Angelica 806

ΔE 0.6 · #E8D08E

Vista Paint

Sweet Angelica C-805

ΔE 1.3 · #E5CF8A

Benjamin Moore

Concord HC-12

ΔE 1.6 · #E8CE8E

Behr

Abstract M320-4

ΔE 1.9 · #E5D18F

Kilz

Afternoon Tea LE230-02

ΔE 2.7 · #EDD595

IKEA

IKEA107 107

ΔE 2.9 · #ECD193

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 3.2 · #F0D18E

PPG

Tainted Gold 11-02

ΔE 3.4 · #EAD795

Dulux

Camel Cord S16F4

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC781

Valspar

24 Karats 3008-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC686

Dunn-Edwards

Biscotti DE5437

ΔE 3.7 · #E2C681

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4 · #E6D690

Colorhouse

Beeswax .02 Beeswax-02

ΔE 4.1 · #E9D095

Sherwin-Williams

Solaria SW6688

ΔE 4.6 · #F5D68F

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5.8 · #F2CF86

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E7CF8C

#8DA5E7

Analogous

#E7A28D

#E7CF8C

#D2E78D

Triadic

#E7CF8C

#8DE7CF

#CF8DE7

Split-Complementary

#E7CF8C

#8DD2E7

#A28DE7

Tetradic

#E7CF8C

#8DE7A2

#8DA5E7

#E78DD2

Monochromatic

#B58F26

#DAB44E

#E7CF8C

#F4EACD

#FBF6EA

Rectangle

#E7CF8C

#A5E78D

#8DA5E7

#CF8DE7

Compound

#E7CF8C

#D2E78D

#8DA5E7

#A28DE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECD9A4

#EDE0BF

#F2ECDC

Darker

#DDB74D

#B0891D

#68500F

Saturation

#C8C0AD

#E7CF8D

#F3D581

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7CF8C

#E1D38D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7CF8C

#D3D397

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7CF8C

#EAC7CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Alchemy 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

#EDC884

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7CF8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#DACDA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#6985D4

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E7CF8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7CF8C;

CSS Variable

--color-alchemy: #E7CF8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alchemy': '#E7CF8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7CF8C] text-[#E7CF8C]

SCSS

$alchemy: #E7CF8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7CF8C?

#E7CF8C is Alchemy, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7CF8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alchemy?

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

What colors pair well with Alchemy?

Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

You can download Alchemy 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 Alchemy?

The hex code is #E7CF8C. In RGB it's 231, 207, 140, and in HSL it's 44°, 65%, 73%.

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