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Chamomile

#E9E0C5

RGB 233, 224, 197 · HSL 45°, 45%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 9

Chamomile is #E9E0C5 in HEX — rgb(233, 224, 197), hsl(45°, 45%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 9%).

Chamomile pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 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#E9E0C5

RGB233, 224, 197

HSL45°, 45%, 84%

HSV45°, 15%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 9

Decimal15327429

CSS RGBrgb(233, 224, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 45%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Chamomile SW6399

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sandy 2148-50

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E0C6

Vista Paint

Chic Magnet C-312

ΔE 1.3 · #EADFC6

Dunn-Edwards

Sailcloth DE6184

ΔE 1.3 · #ECE0C4

Behr

Navajo White W-D-320

ΔE 1.3 · #ECE2C5

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 1.6 · #E5DFC6

Valspar

Crafted White 3007-6C

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE2C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Magnet 313

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE1C8

PPG

Deserted Beach 1104-3

ΔE 2 · #E7DBBF

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.3 · #ECE0C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.7 · #E9DEC8

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 2.8 · #EBDFC9

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 2.8 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.9 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#E9E0C5

#C4CDE9

Analogous

#E9CDC4

#E9E0C5

#DFE9C4

Triadic

#E9E0C5

#C4E9DF

#DFC4E9

Split-Complementary

#E9E0C5

#C4DFE9

#CDC4E9

Tetradic

#E9E0C5

#C4E9CD

#C4CDE9

#E9C4DF

Monochromatic

#BEA455

#D4C28C

#E9E0C5

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#E9E0C5

#CDE9C4

#C4CDE9

#DFC4E9

Compound

#E9E0C5

#DFE9C4

#C4CDE9

#CDC4E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE6D0

#F0EBDD

#F5F3EC

Darker

#D3BF84

#B0933B

#685621

Saturation

#DCD9D1

#E9DFC4

#F4E5B9

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E0C5

#E8E1C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E0C5

#E2E2C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E0C5

#EBDCDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chamomile 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

#EED5AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E0C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDAD3

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9AA8D2

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: #E9E0C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E0C5;

CSS Variable

--color-chamomile: #E9E0C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chamomile': '#E9E0C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E0C5] text-[#E9E0C5]

SCSS

$chamomile: #E9E0C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E0C5?

#E9E0C5 is Chamomile, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E0C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chamomile?

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

What colors pair well with Chamomile?

Chamomile 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 Chamomile?

You can download Chamomile 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 Chamomile?

The hex code is #E9E0C5. In RGB it's 233, 224, 197, and in HSL it's 45°, 45%, 84%.

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