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Pale Papyrus

#E8E2C4

RGB 232, 226, 196 · HSL 50°, 44%, 84% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 9

Pale Papyrus is #E8E2C4 in HEX — rgb(232, 226, 196), hsl(50°, 44%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 9%).

Pale Papyrus pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 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#E8E2C4

RGB232, 226, 196

HSL50°, 44%, 84%

HSV50°, 16%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 9

Decimal15262404

CSS RGBrgb(232, 226, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 44%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pale Papyrus K-454

Exact match

Behr

Pale Parsnip S320-2

ΔE 1 · #E5E1C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Crispa 391

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DFC1

Dunn-Edwards

Calla Lily DE5498

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE6C8

Benjamin Moore

Butter CSP-995

ΔE 1.6 · #EAE1C1

Valspar

Green Highland 6007-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #E6E3C7

Sherwin-Williams

Chamomile SW6399

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E0C5

Dulux

Flaxen Fair S16E1

ΔE 2.2 · #E3DCBD

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 2.3 · #E5E1BF

PPG

Fountain Frolic 1119-2

ΔE 2.3 · #E4E4C5

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 2.6 · #F1E6C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.9 · #EEEACD

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 4.1 · #F1ECC9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 4.2 · #E5DFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.5 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.9 · #E6C9A2

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 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

#E8E2C4

#C4CAE8

Analogous

#E8D0C4

#E8E2C4

#DCE8C4

Triadic

#E8E2C4

#C4E8E2

#E2C4E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E2C4

#C4DCE8

#D0C4E8

Tetradic

#E8E2C4

#C4E8D0

#C4CAE8

#E8C4DC

Monochromatic

#BDAC56

#D3C78D

#E8E2C4

#F8F6ED

Rectangle

#E8E2C4

#CAE8C4

#C4CAE8

#E2C4E8

Compound

#E8E2C4

#DCE8C4

#C4CAE8

#D0C4E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE8D0

#F0EDDD

#F5F4EC

Darker

#D2C585

#AF9C3D

#675C22

Saturation

#DCDAD1

#E8E2C4

#F4EAB9

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E2C4

#E9E2C5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E2C4

#E3E3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E2C4

#EADEE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Papyrus 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

#EDD6AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E2C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDBD2

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.

#9BA4D1

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: #E8E2C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E2C4;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-papyrus: #E8E2C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-papyrus': '#E8E2C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E2C4] text-[#E8E2C4]

SCSS

$pale-papyrus: #E8E2C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E2C4?

#E8E2C4 is Pale Papyrus, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E2C4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Papyrus?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Papyrus?

Pale Papyrus 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 Pale Papyrus?

You can download Pale Papyrus 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 Pale Papyrus?

The hex code is #E8E2C4. In RGB it's 232, 226, 196, and in HSL it's 50°, 44%, 84%.

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