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Elk Horn

#E9E2D3

RGB 233, 226, 211 · HSL 41°, 33%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 9

Elk Horn is #E9E2D3 in HEX — rgb(233, 226, 211), hsl(41°, 33%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 9%).

Elk Horn pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 33%, 87%. 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#E9E2D3

RGB233, 226, 211

HSL41°, 33%, 87%

HSV41°, 9%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 9

Decimal15327955

CSS RGBrgb(233, 226, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 33%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Predictable BWC-15

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E2D4

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE3D3

Sherwin-Williams

Panda White SW6147

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE2D4

Vista Paint

Meadow Day K-974

ΔE 0.7 · #E7E0D1

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E0D1

PPG

Blank Canvas 1085-1

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE4D6

Dulux

White Dune SW1D6

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E3D3

Benjamin Moore

Muskoka 974

ΔE 1 · #E6E1D1

Valspar

Courtyard Tan 7002-13

ΔE 1.2 · #E9E1D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Herare White 215

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E0D3

Kilz

Natural Wax LJ190

ΔE 1.3 · #EBE1D1

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.7 · #ECE6D5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.9 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.5 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#E9E2D3

#D3DAE9

Analogous

#E9D7D3

#E9E2D3

#E5E9D3

Triadic

#E9E2D3

#D3E9E2

#E2D3E9

Split-Complementary

#E9E2D3

#D3E5E9

#D7D3E9

Tetradic

#E9E2D3

#D3E9D7

#D3DAE9

#E9D3E5

Monochromatic

#B69F6D

#CFC0A0

#E9E2D3

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E9E2D3

#DAE9D3

#D3DAE9

#E2D3E9

Compound

#E9E2D3

#E5E9D3

#D3DAE9

#D7D3E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE8DC

#F1EDE6

#F6F4F1

Darker

#CCBB97

#A68A4E

#62512C

Saturation

#E1DFDB

#E9E2D3

#F4E6C8

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E2D3

#E7E3D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E2D3

#E3E3D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E2D3

#EAE0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Elk Horn 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

#EED6B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E2D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDBDE

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.

#AAB6CF

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: #E9E2D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E2D3;

CSS Variable

--color-elk-horn: #E9E2D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elk-horn': '#E9E2D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E2D3] text-[#E9E2D3]

SCSS

$elk-horn: #E9E2D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E2D3?

#E9E2D3 is Elk Horn, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E2D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elk Horn?

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

What colors pair well with Elk Horn?

Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn?

You can download Elk Horn 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 Elk Horn?

The hex code is #E9E2D3. In RGB it's 233, 226, 211, and in HSL it's 41°, 33%, 87%.

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