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Autumn Fern

#E8E1A1

RGB 232, 225, 161 · HSL 54°, 61%, 77% · CMYK 0, 3, 31, 9

Autumn Fern is #E8E1A1 in HEX — rgb(232, 225, 161), hsl(54°, 61%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 31%, 9%).

Autumn Fern pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 54°, 61%, 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#E8E1A1

RGB232, 225, 161

HSL54°, 61%, 77%

HSV54°, 31%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 31, 9

Decimal15262113

CSS RGBrgb(232, 225, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(54, 61%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 389

ΔE 2.1 · #E4DB9C

Vista Paint

Meadow Marsh K-428

ΔE 2.1 · #E1DD9E

PPG

Pineapple Delight 1215-3

ΔE 2.7 · #F0E7A9

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

ΔE 3 · #E9E1A7

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 3.6 · #F0EBAC

Behr

Windsong 390C-3

ΔE 4.2 · #F3EBA6

Dulux

Fanlight S18H2

ΔE 4.3 · #F2ECAF

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 4.6 · #ECEBAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 4.8 · #F8ECAE

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 5.2 · #F6E3A1

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 5.5 · #EEDA9C

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.1 · #E6D690

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6.5 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.2 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 14.1 · #D0C092

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

#E8E1A1

#A1A8E8

Analogous

#E8BDA1

#E8E1A1

#CCE8A1

Triadic

#E8E1A1

#A1E8E1

#E1A1E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E1A1

#A1CCE8

#BDA1E8

Tetradic

#E8E1A1

#A1E8BD

#A1A8E8

#E8A1CC

Monochromatic

#C1B22F

#D9CD63

#E8E1A1

#F7F5DE

#FAF8EA

Rectangle

#E8E1A1

#A8E8A1

#A1A8E8

#E1A1E8

Compound

#E8E1A1

#CCE8A1

#A1A8E8

#BDA1E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE7B3

#EEEACA

#F3F1E2

Darker

#DCCF5E

#B4A624

#6B6213

Saturation

#CFCDBA

#E8E1A1

#F4EA95

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E1A1

#ECDFA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E1A1

#E2E2AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E1A1

#ECD9DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Autumn Fern 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

#EDD594

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E1A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDAB8

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.

#7982D5

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: #E8E1A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E1A1;

CSS Variable

--color-autumn-fern: #E8E1A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'autumn-fern': '#E8E1A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E1A1] text-[#E8E1A1]

SCSS

$autumn-fern: #E8E1A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E1A1?

#E8E1A1 is Autumn Fern, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E1A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Autumn Fern?

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

What colors pair well with Autumn Fern?

Autumn Fern 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 Autumn Fern?

You can download Autumn Fern 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 Autumn Fern?

The hex code is #E8E1A1. In RGB it's 232, 225, 161, and in HSL it's 54°, 61%, 77%.

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