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Breath of Spring

#E9E1A7

RGB 233, 225, 167 · HSL 53°, 60%, 78% · CMYK 0, 3, 28, 9

Breath of Spring is #E9E1A7 in HEX — rgb(233, 225, 167), hsl(53°, 60%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 28%, 9%).

Breath of Spring pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 60%, 78%. 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#E9E1A7

RGB233, 225, 167

HSL53°, 60%, 78%

HSV53°, 28%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 28, 9

Decimal15327655

CSS RGBrgb(233, 225, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 60%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Breath of Spring DE5478

Exact match

PPG

Turning Oakleaf 1107-3 · 12-23

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE1A8

Kilz

Shimmering Green LF170-01

ΔE 1.8 · #E3DEA5

Vista Paint

Lemon Appeal C-797

ΔE 2.6 · #EEE2AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 2.7 · #EFE4AE

Behr

Rainforest Dew 390E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #E5E3AB

Dulux

Lighthouse S17G2

ΔE 2.9 · #F2E9AF

IKEA

IKEA113 113

ΔE 3 · #E0DEA6

Benjamin Moore

Cypress 388

ΔE 3 · #EFE8B1

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 3.8 · #F4E8B2

Valspar

Pecan Cream 3006-4B

ΔE 4 · #F3E4AF

Colorhouse

Aspire .03 Aspire-03

ΔE 5.7 · #EEDA9C

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 7.9 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 12.6 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#E9E1A7

#A5ADE9

Analogous

#E9BFA5

#E9E1A7

#CFE9A5

Triadic

#E9E1A7

#A5E9E1

#E1A5E9

Split-Complementary

#E9E1A7

#A5CFE9

#BFA5E9

Tetradic

#E9E1A7

#A5E9BF

#A5ADE9

#E9A5CF

Monochromatic

#C4B331

#D9CC68

#E9E1A7

#F8F5E2

#FAF8EB

Rectangle

#E9E1A7

#ADE9A5

#A5ADE9

#E1A5E9

Compound

#E9E1A7

#CFE9A5

#A5ADE9

#BFA5E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE7B7

#EFEBCC

#F4F2E3

Darker

#DCCD63

#B6A525

#6C6114

Saturation

#D1CFBD

#E9E1A5

#F4E99A

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E1A7

#EBDFA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E1A7

#E2E2B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E1A7

#ECD9DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Breath of Spring 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

#EED598

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E1A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDABD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7D87D5

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 · 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 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: #E9E1A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E1A7;

CSS Variable

--color-breath-of-spring: #E9E1A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'breath-of-spring': '#E9E1A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E1A7] text-[#E9E1A7]

SCSS

$breath-of-spring: #E9E1A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E1A7?

#E9E1A7 is Breath of Spring, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E1A7 warm or cool?

Breath of Spring reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Breath of Spring?

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

What colors pair well with Breath of Spring?

Breath of Spring 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 Breath of Spring?

You can download Breath of Spring 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 Breath of Spring?

The hex code is #E9E1A7. In RGB it's 233, 225, 167, and in HSL it's 53°, 60%, 78%.

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