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Journal White

#E9D9B4

RGB 233, 217, 180 · HSL 42°, 55%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 23, 9

Journal White is #E9D9B4 in HEX — rgb(233, 217, 180), hsl(42°, 55%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 23%, 9%).

Journal White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 55%, 81%. 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#E9D9B4

RGB233, 217, 180

HSL42°, 55%, 81%

HSV42°, 23%, 91%

CMYK0, 7, 23, 9

Decimal15325620

CSS RGBrgb(233, 217, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 55%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Journal White S310-2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Syrup C-880

ΔE 0.7 · #EAD9B3

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 1.1 · #EAD9B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Syrup 881

ΔE 1.2 · #EBD8B3

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D6B0

Benjamin Moore

Philadelphia HC-30

ΔE 1.8 · #EEDEB8

PPG

Limitless 1091-3

ΔE 2 · #F0DDB8

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #ECD8B6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.4 · #EFDBB3

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 2.9 · #E5D2B0

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 3.4 · #E2DAB2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.6 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.9 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.7 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E9D9B4

#B4C4E9

Analogous

#E9BFB4

#E9D9B4

#DFE9B4

Triadic

#E9D9B4

#B4E9D9

#D9B4E9

Split-Complementary

#E9D9B4

#B4DFE9

#BFB4E9

Tetradic

#E9D9B4

#B4E9BF

#B4C4E9

#E9B4DF

Monochromatic

#C79E3D

#D8BB79

#E9D9B4

#F9F5EB

Rectangle

#E9D9B4

#C4E9B4

#B4C4E9

#D9B4E9

Compound

#E9D9B4

#DFE9B4

#B4C4E9

#BFB4E9

Variations

Lighter

#EEE1C3

#F0E7D4

#F5F1E8

Darker

#D9BA71

#B68D2D

#6C5318

Saturation

#D7D2C7

#E9D9B4

#F4DEA9

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D9B4

#E5DCB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D9B4

#DCDCB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D9B4

#EBD4D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Journal White 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

#EECFA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D9B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD4C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#8AA1D5

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: #E9D9B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D9B4;

CSS Variable

--color-journal-white: #E9D9B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'journal-white': '#E9D9B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D9B4] text-[#E9D9B4]

SCSS

$journal-white: #E9D9B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D9B4?

#E9D9B4 is Journal White, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D9B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Journal White?

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

What colors pair well with Journal White?

Journal White 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 Journal White?

You can download Journal White 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 Journal White?

The hex code is #E9D9B4. In RGB it's 233, 217, 180, and in HSL it's 42°, 55%, 81%.

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