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Opononi Quarter

#E7E2D5

RGB 231, 226, 213 · HSL 43°, 27%, 87% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 9

Opononi Quarter is #E7E2D5 in HEX — rgb(231, 226, 213), hsl(43°, 27%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 9%).

Opononi Quarter pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 27%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E7E2D5

RGB231, 226, 213

HSL43°, 27%, 87%

HSV43°, 8%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 9

Decimal15196885

CSS RGBrgb(231, 226, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 27%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rice Crop SW1H8

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Elusive White 2

ΔE 0.4 · #E8E3D6

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 0.5 · #E7E2D6

PPG

Oatmeal 1023-1

ΔE 0.5 · #E7E3D6

Sherwin-Williams

Nacre SW6154

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E2D4

Vista Paint

Bridal Wreath K-943

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E2D6

Behr

Predictable BWC-15

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E2D4

Valspar

Totten's Inlet 7006-9

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E2D6

Benjamin Moore

Gray 962 · CC-80

ΔE 0.9 · #E4E0D3

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE5D8

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.3 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E2D3

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.8 · #EAE3D3

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.5 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.5 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E7E2D5

#D5DAE7

Analogous

#E7D9D5

#E7E2D5

#E3E7D5

Triadic

#E7E2D5

#D5E7E2

#E2D5E7

Split-Complementary

#E7E2D5

#D5E3E7

#D9D5E7

Tetradic

#E7E2D5

#D5E7D9

#D5DAE7

#E7D5E3

Monochromatic

#AF9E74

#CBC0A4

#E7E2D5

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#E7E2D5

#DAE7D5

#D5DAE7

#E2D5E7

Compound

#E7E2D5

#E3E7D5

#D5DAE7

#D9D5E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE8DD

#F0EDE7

#F6F4F1

Darker

#C7BB9C

#9E8A56

#5D5131

Saturation

#E1DFDB

#E7E2D5

#F3E7C9

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7E2D5

#E6E3D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7E2D5

#E3E3D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7E2D5

#E8E0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Opononi Quarter 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

#EDD6BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7E2D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DADBDF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#ACB5CD

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: #E7E2D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7E2D5;

CSS Variable

--color-opononi-quarter: #E7E2D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'opononi-quarter': '#E7E2D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7E2D5] text-[#E7E2D5]

SCSS

$opononi-quarter: #E7E2D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7E2D5?

#E7E2D5 is Opononi Quarter, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E7E2D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Opononi Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Opononi Quarter?

Opononi Quarter 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 Opononi Quarter?

You can download Opononi Quarter 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 Opononi Quarter?

The hex code is #E7E2D5. In RGB it's 231, 226, 213, and in HSL it's 43°, 27%, 87%.

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