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White Fence

#E8E4D9

RGB 232, 228, 217 · HSL 44°, 25%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 9

White Fence is #E8E4D9 in HEX — rgb(232, 228, 217), hsl(44°, 25%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 9%).

White Fence pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 25%, 88%. 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#E8E4D9

RGB232, 228, 217

HSL44°, 25%, 88%

HSV44°, 6%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 9

Decimal15262937

CSS RGBrgb(232, 228, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 25%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

White Fence 27

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper Gray DEC785

ΔE 0.4 · #E9E5DA

Benjamin Moore

Seapearl 961

ΔE 0.5 · #E8E5DA

Vista Paint

Eskimo Boot C-564

ΔE 0.5 · #E8E3D8

Dulux

Modern White SW1E5

ΔE 0.6 · #E7E3D9

Valspar

Quail Egg 7002-12

ΔE 0.6 · #E9E4D8

PPG

Oyster White 10-05

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E5DB

Sherwin-Williams

Pearly White SW7009

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E3D9

Behr

Cinnamon Cake (w-f-220) W-F-220

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E2D7

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE5D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.2 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.3 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.6 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#E8E4D9

#D9DDE8

Analogous

#E8DCD9

#E8E4D9

#E4E8D9

Triadic

#E8E4D9

#D9E8E4

#E4D9E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E4D9

#D9E4E8

#DCD9E8

Tetradic

#E8E4D9

#D9E8DC

#D9DDE8

#E8D9E4

Monochromatic

#AFA079

#CBC2A9

#E8E4D9

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#E8E4D9

#DDE8D9

#D9DDE8

#E4D9E8

Compound

#E8E4D9

#E4E8D9

#D9DDE8

#DCD9E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE9E0

#F1EEE9

#F6F5F2

Darker

#C7BDA0

#9D8B59

#5C5133

Saturation

#E3E1DE

#E8E4D9

#F4E9CD

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E4D9

#E7E4DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E4D9

#E5E5DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E4D9

#E9E2E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Fence 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

#EDD8BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E4D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDDE2

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.

#AFB7CF

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: #E8E4D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E4D9;

CSS Variable

--color-white-fence: #E8E4D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-fence': '#E8E4D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E4D9] text-[#E8E4D9]

SCSS

$white-fence: #E8E4D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E4D9?

#E8E4D9 is White Fence, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E4D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Fence?

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

What colors pair well with White Fence?

White Fence 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 White Fence?

You can download White Fence 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 White Fence?

The hex code is #E8E4D9. In RGB it's 232, 228, 217, and in HSL it's 44°, 25%, 88%.

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