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Desert Smog

#E9E4CF

RGB 233, 228, 207 · HSL 48°, 37%, 86% · CMYK 0, 2, 11, 9

Desert Smog is #E9E4CF in HEX — rgb(233, 228, 207), hsl(48°, 37%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 9%).

Desert Smog pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 37%, 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#E9E4CF

RGB233, 228, 207

HSL48°, 37%, 86%

HSV48°, 11%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 11, 9

Decimal15328463

CSS RGBrgb(233, 228, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 37%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Abbey White 1104-2

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE5D0

Behr

Coco Malt OR-W8

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E4D0

Benjamin Moore

Monterey HC-27

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE6D1

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE6D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Floating Island 320

ΔE 1 · #ECE5CF

Vista Paint

Au Natural C-221

ΔE 1.1 · #E6E1CD

Valspar

Barcelona White 7003-14

ΔE 1.1 · #EDE6D1

Dulux

Handmade Linen Quarter S16D1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE8D3

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.5 · #EEE7D3

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 1.6 · #EAE5D3

Sherwin-Williams

Restoration Ivory SW6413

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E1CA

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 2.2 · #E8E8D4

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.6 · #E8DEC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.3 · #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

#E9E4CF

#CED3E9

Analogous

#E9D6CE

#E9E4CF

#E1E9CE

Triadic

#E9E4CF

#CEE9E3

#E3CEE9

Split-Complementary

#E9E4CF

#CEE1E9

#D6CEE9

Tetradic

#E9E4CF

#CEE9D6

#CED3E9

#E9CEE1

Monochromatic

#B8A865

#D0C59A

#E9E4CF

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#E9E4CF

#D3E9CE

#CED3E9

#E3CEE9

Compound

#E9E4CF

#E1E9CE

#CED3E9

#D6CEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE9D8

#F0EEE3

#F6F4EF

Darker

#CEC291

#AA9648

#645828

Saturation

#DFDED7

#E9E3CE

#F4EAC3

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

16.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E4CF

#E9E4D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E4CF

#E5E5D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E4CF

#EAE1E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Desert Smog 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

#EED8B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E4CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDDDB

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.

#A5ADD0

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: #E9E4CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E4CF;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-smog: #E9E4CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-smog': '#E9E4CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E4CF] text-[#E9E4CF]

SCSS

$desert-smog: #E9E4CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E4CF?

#E9E4CF is Desert Smog, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E4CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Smog?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Smog?

Desert Smog 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 Desert Smog?

You can download Desert Smog 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 Desert Smog?

The hex code is #E9E4CF. In RGB it's 233, 228, 207, and in HSL it's 48°, 37%, 86%.

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