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Italian Straw

#E7D3A1

RGB 231, 211, 161 · HSL 43°, 59%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 30, 9

Italian Straw is #E7D3A1 in HEX — rgb(231, 211, 161), hsl(43°, 59%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 30%, 9%).

Italian Straw pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 59%, 77%. 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#E7D3A1

RGB231, 211, 161

HSL43°, 59%, 77%

HSV43°, 30%, 91%

CMYK0, 9, 30, 9

Decimal15192993

CSS RGBrgb(231, 211, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 59%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Vellum 207 · CC-200

ΔE 0.6 · #E9D4A2

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 1.8 · #E9D19E

Behr

Quiet Veranda 350F-4

ΔE 1.8 · #EDD6A5

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 2.4 · #EAD1A2

Vista Paint

Pale Pollen K-492

ΔE 2.5 · #E2CC9A

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #ECD8A2

PPG

Tuscan Sun 12-17

ΔE 2.6 · #EFD7A7

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 2.9 · #EFDBA7

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.9 · #EFD5A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 3.2 · #E1CA99

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 3.7 · #E4D0A5

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 3.9 · #F3DBAC

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.1 · #F3DEA9

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 4.6 · #F4D6A2

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.1 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E7D3A1

#A2B5E7

Analogous

#E7B1A2

#E7D3A1

#D8E7A2

Triadic

#E7D3A1

#A2E7D3

#D3A2E7

Split-Complementary

#E7D3A1

#A2D8E7

#B1A2E7

Tetradic

#E7D3A1

#A2E7B1

#A2B5E7

#E7A2D8

Monochromatic

#BF9631

#D7B765

#E7D3A1

#F7F0DF

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#E7D3A1

#B5E7A2

#A2B5E7

#D3A2E7

Compound

#E7D3A1

#D8E7A2

#A2B5E7

#B1A2E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECDCB4

#EDE3CA

#F3EEE2

Darker

#DAB760

#B28A26

#695114

Saturation

#CFC9BA

#E7D3A2

#F3D996

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7D3A1

#E2D6A2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7D3A1

#D7D7A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7D3A1

#E9CDD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Italian Straw 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

#EDCB94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7D3A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD0B8

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.

#7B94D3

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: #E7D3A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7D3A1;

CSS Variable

--color-italian-straw: #E7D3A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'italian-straw': '#E7D3A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7D3A1] text-[#E7D3A1]

SCSS

$italian-straw: #E7D3A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7D3A1?

#E7D3A1 is Italian Straw, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7D3A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Italian Straw?

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

What colors pair well with Italian Straw?

Italian Straw 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 Italian Straw?

You can download Italian Straw 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 Italian Straw?

The hex code is #E7D3A1. In RGB it's 231, 211, 161, and in HSL it's 43°, 59%, 77%.

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