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Geddy

#E9E4CC

RGB 233, 228, 204 · HSL 50°, 40%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 12, 9

Geddy is #E9E4CC in HEX — rgb(233, 228, 204), hsl(50°, 40%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 12%, 9%).

Geddy pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 40%, 86%. 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#E9E4CC

RGB233, 228, 204

HSL50°, 40%, 86%

HSV50°, 12%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 12, 9

Decimal15328460

CSS RGBrgb(233, 228, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 40%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Geddy CW-20

Exact match

Dulux

Lilium Two SW1F9

ΔE 0.4 · #EAE4CC

Behr

White Cliffs PPU9-14

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E3CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Floating Island 320

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE5CF

Sherwin-Williams

Restoration Ivory SW6413

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E1CA

PPG

Morocco Sand 1096-2

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE3CC

Valspar

Ginger Sugar 6007-3A

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE8D1

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE6D1

Vista Paint

Lovely Lace K-1290

ΔE 1.8 · #EFE7D0

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 2 · #EBE1C9

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 2.6 · #EEE7D3

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 2.9 · #E9EAD3

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.9 · #E8DEC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#E9E4CC

#CDD2EA

Analogous

#EAD7CD

#E9E4CC

#E0EACD

Triadic

#E9E4CC

#CDEAE5

#E5CDEA

Split-Complementary

#E9E4CC

#CDE0EA

#D7CDEA

Tetradic

#E9E4CC

#CDEAD7

#CDD2EA

#EACDE0

Monochromatic

#BCAD62

#D3C997

#E9E4CC

#F7F6ED

Rectangle

#E9E4CC

#D2EACD

#CDD2EA

#E5CDEA

Compound

#E9E4CC

#E0EACD

#CDD2EA

#D7CDEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEEAD7

#F1EEE2

#F6F5EF

Darker

#D1C68E

#AE9C44

#665C26

Saturation

#E0DED7

#EAE5CD

#F4ECC2

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E4CC

#E9E4CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E4CC

#E5E5CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E4CC

#EBE0E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Geddy 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

#EED8B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E4CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDDD8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A3ABD2

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: #E9E4CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E4CC;

CSS Variable

--color-geddy: #E9E4CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geddy': '#E9E4CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E4CC] text-[#E9E4CC]

SCSS

$geddy: #E9E4CC;

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#E6E1CB · ΔE 1.4

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#EDE8CF · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E4CC?

#E9E4CC is Geddy, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E4CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Geddy?

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

What colors pair well with Geddy?

Geddy 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 Geddy?

You can download Geddy 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 Geddy?

The hex code is #E9E4CC. In RGB it's 233, 228, 204, and in HSL it's 50°, 40%, 86%.

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