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Frappe

#E8DCC4

RGB 232, 220, 196 · HSL 40°, 44%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 9

Frappe is #E8DCC4 in HEX — rgb(232, 220, 196), hsl(40°, 44%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 9%).

Frappe pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 44%, 84%. 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#E8DCC4

RGB232, 220, 196

HSL40°, 44%, 84%

HSV40°, 16%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 9

Decimal15260868

CSS RGBrgb(232, 220, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 44%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 951

Exact match

Vista Paint

Arizona Heat K-1288

ΔE 0.5 · #E8DBC3

PPG

Camel Tan 12-13

ΔE 0.7 · #E8DBC4

Dulux

Gentle Touch Half S14E1H

ΔE 0.9 · #EADEC7

Sherwin-Williams

Antique White SW6119

ΔE 1 · #E8DCC6

Dunn-Edwards

Cream Wave DE6198

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DBC5

Valspar

Drumskin 7003-10

ΔE 1.2 · #E6DBC1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.3 · #E9DEC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Page 286

ΔE 1.3 · #EADCC6

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE0C9

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.5 · #EBDFC9

Behr

Moongaze MQ3-41

ΔE 1.5 · #E8D9C2

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DEC9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.6 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E8DCC4

#C4D0E8

Analogous

#E8CAC4

#E8DCC4

#E2E8C4

Triadic

#E8DCC4

#C4E8DC

#DCC4E8

Split-Complementary

#E8DCC4

#C4E2E8

#CAC4E8

Tetradic

#E8DCC4

#C4E8CA

#C4D0E8

#E8C4E2

Monochromatic

#BD9B56

#D3BC8D

#E8DCC4

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E8DCC4

#D0E8C4

#C4D0E8

#DCC4E8

Compound

#E8DCC4

#E2E8C4

#C4D0E8

#CAC4E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE3D0

#F0EADD

#F5F2EC

Darker

#D2B885

#AF893D

#675022

Saturation

#DCD8D1

#E8DCC4

#F4E0B9

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8DCC4

#E4DEC5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8DCC4

#DEDEC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8DCC4

#E9D9DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Frappe 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

#EDD2AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8DCC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD7D2

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.

#9BADD1

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: #E8DCC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8DCC4;

CSS Variable

--color-frappe: #E8DCC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'frappe': '#E8DCC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8DCC4] text-[#E8DCC4]

SCSS

$frappe: #E8DCC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DCC4?

#E8DCC4 is Frappe, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8DCC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Frappe?

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

What colors pair well with Frappe?

Frappe 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 Frappe?

You can download Frappe 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 Frappe?

The hex code is #E8DCC4. In RGB it's 232, 220, 196, and in HSL it's 40°, 44%, 84%.

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