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White Starlight

#E9E0CB

RGB 233, 224, 203 · HSL 42°, 41%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 9

White Starlight is #E9E0CB in HEX — rgb(233, 224, 203), hsl(42°, 41%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 9%).

White Starlight pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 41%, 85%. 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#E9E0CB

RGB233, 224, 203

HSL42°, 41%, 85%

HSV42°, 13%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 9

Decimal15327435

CSS RGBrgb(233, 224, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 41%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

White Starlight SW1B8

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Polar Bear SW7564

ΔE 0.4 · #E8DFCA

Benjamin Moore

Natural 950

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DFCB

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 0.7 · #E8DEC9

Valspar

Malted Milk 7003-9

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE0CA

Vista Paint

Loch Ness C-340

ΔE 1 · #E8E1CD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DEC8

Behr

Silky Bamboo PPU8-14

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE0CD

PPG

Navajo White 1101-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DDC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Loch Ness 341

ΔE 1.3 · #E8E1CE

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.3 · #EBDFC9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 1.4 · #E5DFC9

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE0C9

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 1.6 · #EBE1C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #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 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

#E9E0CB

#C9D2E8

Analogous

#E8CFC9

#E9E0CB

#E2E8C9

Triadic

#E9E0CB

#C9E8DF

#DFC9E8

Split-Complementary

#E9E0CB

#C9E2E8

#CFC9E8

Tetradic

#E9E0CB

#C9E8CF

#C9D2E8

#E8C9E2

Monochromatic

#BB9F5D

#D2BF93

#E9E0CB

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E9E0CB

#D2E8C9

#C9D2E8

#DFC9E8

Compound

#E9E0CB

#E2E8C9

#C9D2E8

#CFC9E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE5D4

#F0EBE0

#F5F3EE

Darker

#D1BB8A

#AD8D41

#665225

Saturation

#DDDBD4

#E8DFC9

#F4E4BE

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E0CB

#E7E1CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E0CB

#E2E2CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E0CB

#EADDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

White Starlight 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

#EED5B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E0CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDAD8

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.

#A0AED1

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: #E9E0CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E0CB;

CSS Variable

--color-white-starlight: #E9E0CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'white-starlight': '#E9E0CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E0CB] text-[#E9E0CB]

SCSS

$white-starlight: #E9E0CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E0CB?

#E9E0CB is White Starlight, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E0CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with White Starlight?

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

What colors pair well with White Starlight?

White Starlight 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 Starlight?

You can download White Starlight 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 Starlight?

The hex code is #E9E0CB. In RGB it's 233, 224, 203, and in HSL it's 42°, 41%, 85%.

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