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Stanhope

#E7E1BA

RGB 231, 225, 186 · HSL 52°, 48%, 82% · CMYK 0, 3, 19, 9

Stanhope is #E7E1BA in HEX — rgb(231, 225, 186), hsl(52°, 48%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 19%, 9%).

Stanhope pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 48%, 82%. 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#E7E1BA

RGB231, 225, 186

HSL52°, 48%, 82%

HSV52°, 19%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 19, 9

Decimal15196602

CSS RGBrgb(231, 225, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 48%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Stanhope 380

Exact match

Dulux

Arctic Daisy S16F1

ΔE 1.6 · #EBE3BE

PPG

Slices Of Happy 1109-1

ΔE 2 · #EDE5BC

Behr

Wild Honey 760C-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E2DEBA

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 2.1 · #EADFB7

Vista Paint

Forest Found C-789

ΔE 2.2 · #E0DFB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Forest Found 790

ΔE 2.4 · #E1DFBB

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.4 · #EFE6C0

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E2DAB2

Valspar

Heart of Palm 6008-5B

ΔE 3.2 · #F0E6BB

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 3.4 · #F2EAC3

Dunn-Edwards

Limesicle DE5484

ΔE 3.8 · #F2EABF

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 6.1 · #D8DBAC

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.2 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 7.1 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#E7E1BA

#BBC1E7

Analogous

#E7CBBB

#E7E1BA

#D7E7BB

Triadic

#E7E1BA

#BBE7E1

#E1BBE7

Split-Complementary

#E7E1BA

#BBD7E7

#CBBBE7

Tetradic

#E7E1BA

#BBE7CB

#BBC1E7

#E7BBD7

Monochromatic

#BFB04A

#D3C882

#E7E1BA

#F8F7EC

Rectangle

#E7E1BA

#C1E7BB

#BBC1E7

#E1BBE7

Compound

#E7E1BA

#D7E7BB

#BBC1E7

#CBBBE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE7C9

#EFECD8

#F4F3EA

Darker

#D3C87B

#B0A036

#685E1E

Saturation

#D8D6CA

#E7E1BB

#F3EAAF

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7E1BA

#E9E0BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7E1BA

#E2E2C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7E1BA

#E9DBDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Stanhope 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

#EDD5A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7E1BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DADACB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#929BD1

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: #E7E1BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7E1BA;

CSS Variable

--color-stanhope: #E7E1BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stanhope': '#E7E1BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7E1BA] text-[#E7E1BA]

SCSS

$stanhope: #E7E1BA;

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#E6E0B9 · ΔE 0.4

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#ECE3C1 · ΔE 3.0

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#EFE5BA · ΔE 3.0

Yellow Iris

#F2E9C1 · ΔE 3.3

Woven Jacquard

#E5D9B2 · ΔE 3.3

Melted Butter

#F2E7BD · ΔE 3.4

Chameleon

#E0E2BE · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7E1BA?

#E7E1BA is Stanhope, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7E1BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Stanhope?

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

What colors pair well with Stanhope?

Stanhope 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 Stanhope?

You can download Stanhope 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 Stanhope?

The hex code is #E7E1BA. In RGB it's 231, 225, 186, and in HSL it's 52°, 48%, 82%.

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