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Gentle Cream

#E9DDC5

RGB 233, 221, 197 · HSL 40°, 45%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 15, 9

Gentle Cream is #E9DDC5 in HEX — rgb(233, 221, 197), hsl(40°, 45%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 15%, 9%).

Gentle Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 45%, 84%. 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#E9DDC5

RGB233, 221, 197

HSL40°, 45%, 84%

HSV40°, 15%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 15, 9

Decimal15326661

CSS RGBrgb(233, 221, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 45%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Barely1066 · CC-140

ΔE 0.4 · #EADEC6

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Dulux

Gentle Touch HalfS14E1H

ΔE 0.6 · #EADEC7

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PPG

Heavy Cream1098-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E8DDC6

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Vista Paint

Arizona HeatK-1288

ΔE 0.7 · #E8DBC3

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Sherwin-Williams

Antique WhiteSW6119

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DCC6

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IKEA

IKEA200200

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE0C9

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Dutch Boy

Golden WeaveDCP-0888

ΔE 1.2 · #E9DEC8

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Dunn-Edwards

Cream WaveDE6198

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DBC5

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Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Page286

ΔE 1.3 · #EADCC6

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Kilz

Pale AlmondLJ100

ΔE 1.3 · #EBDFC9

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Valspar

Drumskin7003-10

ΔE 1.4 · #E6DBC1

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Behr

MoongazeMQ3-41

ΔE 1.7 · #E8D9C2

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Farrow & Ball

Lime White1

ΔE 1.8 · #E8DEC9

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Colorhouse

Air .03Air-03

ΔE 2.5 · #E5DFC9

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RAL

Oyster White1013

ΔE 5.4 · #EEEACD

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 11.2 · #EAEAE4

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E9DDC5

#C4D0E9

Analogous

#E9CAC4

#E9DDC5

#E2E9C4

Triadic

#E9DDC5

#C4E9DC

#DCC4E9

Split-Complementary

#E9DDC5

#C4E2E9

#CAC4E9

Tetradic

#E9DDC5

#C4E9CA

#C4D0E9

#E9C4E2

Monochromatic

#BE9B55

#D4BC8C

#E9DDC5

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E9DDC5

#D0E9C4

#C4D0E9

#DCC4E9

Compound

#E9DDC5

#E2E9C4

#C4D0E9

#CAC4E9

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Gentle Cream run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F7F2E9

Tint #F3EDE0

Tint #F0E7D6

Tint #ECE2CD

Base #E9DDC5

Shade #CFB581

Shade #B18D43

Shade #6F582A

Shade #2C2311

Variations

Lighter

#EDE3D0

#F0EADD

#F5F2EC

Darker

#D3B984

#B0893B

#685021

Saturation

#DCD8D1

#E9DCC4

#F4E0B9

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

15.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DDC5

#E5DFC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DDC5

#DFDFC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DDC5

#EADADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Gentle Cream 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

#EED2AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DDC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD7D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#9AADD2

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: #E9DDC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DDC5;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-cream: #E9DDC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-cream': '#E9DDC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DDC5] text-[#E9DDC5]

SCSS

$gentle-cream: #E9DDC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DDC5?

#E9DDC5 is Gentle Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DDC5 warm or cool?

Gentle Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentle Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Gentle Cream?

Gentle Cream 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 Gentle Cream?

You can download Gentle Cream 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 Gentle Cream?

The hex code is #E9DDC5. In RGB it's 233, 221, 197, and in HSL it's 40°, 45%, 84%.

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