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Hidden Path

#E7DBC0

RGB 231, 219, 192 · HSL 42°, 45%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 17, 9

Hidden Path is #E7DBC0 in HEX — rgb(231, 219, 192), hsl(42°, 45%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 17%, 9%).

Hidden Path pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 45%, 83%. 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#E7DBC0

RGB231, 219, 192

HSL42°, 45%, 83%

HSV42°, 17%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 17, 9

Decimal15195072

CSS RGBrgb(231, 219, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 45%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Hidden Path 3008-8C

Exact match

PPG

Deserted Beach 1104-3

ΔE 0.5 · #E7DBBF

Benjamin Moore

Lighthouse 1044

ΔE 0.8 · #E8DABF

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Weave 888

ΔE 1.1 · #EADCC0

Dulux

Crewelwork SW1A9

ΔE 1.2 · #E9DABF

Vista Paint

Golden Weave C-887

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DABD

Behr

Scribe MQ2-31

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D8BE

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Vellum SW2833

ΔE 1.4 · #E8D9BD

Dunn-Edwards

Sailcloth DE6184

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE0C4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E1D6BB

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 2.1 · #EDDDC4

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 2.4 · #E4D5BC

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.8 · #ECE0C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E7DBC0

#C0CCE7

Analogous

#E7C8C0

#E7DBC0

#DFE7C0

Triadic

#E7DBC0

#C0E7DB

#DBC0E7

Split-Complementary

#E7DBC0

#C0DFE7

#C8C0E7

Tetradic

#E7DBC0

#C0E7C8

#C0CCE7

#E7C0DF

Monochromatic

#BD9D51

#D2BC89

#E7DBC0

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#E7DBC0

#CCE7C0

#C0CCE7

#DBC0E7

Compound

#E7DBC0

#DFE7C0

#C0CCE7

#C8C0E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE3CD

#EFE9DB

#F5F2EB

Darker

#D2BA81

#AE8B3B

#675221

Saturation

#DAD6CE

#E7DBC0

#F3E0B4

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7DBC0

#E4DDC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7DBC0

#DDDDC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7DBC0

#E8D7DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hidden Path 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

#EDD1AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7DBC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD6CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#97A8D1

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: #E7DBC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7DBC0;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-path: #E7DBC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-path': '#E7DBC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7DBC0] text-[#E7DBC0]

SCSS

$hidden-path: #E7DBC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7DBC0?

#E7DBC0 is Hidden Path, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7DBC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hidden Path?

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

What colors pair well with Hidden Path?

Hidden Path 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 Hidden Path?

You can download Hidden Path 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 Hidden Path?

The hex code is #E7DBC0. In RGB it's 231, 219, 192, and in HSL it's 42°, 45%, 83%.

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