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Grain .03

#E9D19E

RGB 233, 209, 158 · HSL 41°, 63%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 32, 9

Grain .03 is #E9D19E in HEX — rgb(233, 209, 158), hsl(41°, 63%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 32%, 9%).

Grain .03 pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 63%, 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#E9D19E

RGB233, 209, 158

HSL41°, 63%, 77%

HSV41°, 32%, 91%

CMYK0, 10, 32, 9

Decimal15323550

CSS RGBrgb(233, 209, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 63%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Vellum 207 · CC-200

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D4A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 1.8 · #EFD5A1

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 1.8 · #E8CF99

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

ΔE 2 · #EBD59F

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 2.1 · #EAD1A2

Vista Paint

Pale Pollen K-492

ΔE 2.1 · #E2CC9A

Dunn-Edwards

Crossroads DE5359

ΔE 2.4 · #EDD2A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Fruit 869

ΔE 2.7 · #E1CA99

PPG

Tuscan Sun 12-17

ΔE 2.7 · #EFD7A7

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 2.8 · #F0D39D

Dutch Boy

Toasted Beige VS-9221

ΔE 3.1 · #ECCE98

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 4.3 · #F3DBAC

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.6 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E9D19E

#9FB7E9

Analogous

#E9AD9F

#E9D19E

#DCE99F

Triadic

#E9D19E

#9FE9D2

#D29FE9

Split-Complementary

#E9D19E

#9FDCE9

#AD9FE9

Tetradic

#E9D19E

#9FE9AD

#9FB7E9

#E99FDC

Monochromatic

#C3942C

#DBB461

#E9D19E

#F7EFDE

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#E9D19E

#B7E99F

#9FB7E9

#D29FE9

Compound

#E9D19E

#DCE99F

#9FB7E9

#AD9FE9

Variations

Lighter

#EEDBB3

#EFE3C9

#F4EEE1

Darker

#DEB55C

#B78721

#6C5011

Saturation

#CFC8B9

#E9D29F

#F4D695

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D19E

#E2D69F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D19E

#D5D5A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D19E

#EBCAD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Grain .03 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

#EEC992

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D19E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCEB6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#7896D6

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: #E9D19E;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D19E;

CSS Variable

--color-grain-.03: #E9D19E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grain-.03': '#E9D19E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D19E] text-[#E9D19E]

SCSS

$grain-.03: #E9D19E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D19E?

#E9D19E is Grain .03, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D19E warm or cool?

Grain .03 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grain .03?

Grain .03 works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Grain .03?

Grain .03 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 Grain .03?

You can download Grain .03 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 Grain .03?

The hex code is #E9D19E. In RGB it's 233, 209, 158, and in HSL it's 41°, 63%, 77%.

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