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Elusive White

#E9E4D6

RGB 233, 228, 214 · HSL 44°, 30%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 8, 9

Elusive White is #E9E4D6 in HEX — rgb(233, 228, 214), hsl(44°, 30%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 8%, 9%).

Elusive White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 30%, 88%. 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#E9E4D6

RGB233, 228, 214

HSL44°, 30%, 88%

HSV44°, 8%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 8, 9

Decimal15328470

CSS RGBrgb(233, 228, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 30%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Elusive White C-1

Exact match

PPG

Off White 1024-1

ΔE 0.4 · #E8E4D6

Dulux

China Mask SW1D5

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E4D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Elusive White 2

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E3D6

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE5D8

Sherwin-Williams

Nacre SW6154

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E2D4

Behr

Predictable BWC-15

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E2D4

Valspar

Quail Egg 7002-12

ΔE 1 · #E9E4D8

Benjamin Moore

Soft 969

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E6D9

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E2D6

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE3D3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E2D3

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.7 · #E8E0D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.9 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#E9E4D6

#D7DCEA

Analogous

#EADCD7

#E9E4D6

#E5EAD7

Triadic

#E9E4D6

#D7EAE5

#E5D7EA

Split-Complementary

#E9E4D6

#D7E5EA

#DCD7EA

Tetradic

#E9E4D6

#D7EADC

#D7DCEA

#EAD7E5

Monochromatic

#B4A374

#CFC4A5

#E9E4D6

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#E9E4D6

#DCEAD7

#D7DCEA

#E5D7EA

Compound

#E9E4D6

#E5EAD7

#D7DCEA

#DCD7EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEEADF

#F1EFE8

#F7F5F2

Darker

#CBBF9C

#A48E53

#61532F

Saturation

#E3E2DE

#EAE5D7

#F4EACD

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E4D6

#E8E5D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E4D6

#E5E5D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E4D6

#EAE2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Elusive White 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

#EED8BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E4D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDDE0

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.

#AEB7CF

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: #E9E4D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E4D6;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-white: #E9E4D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-white': '#E9E4D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E4D6] text-[#E9E4D6]

SCSS

$elusive-white: #E9E4D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E4D6?

#E9E4D6 is Elusive White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E4D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive White?

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

What colors pair well with Elusive White?

Elusive White 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 Elusive White?

You can download Elusive White 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 Elusive White?

The hex code is #E9E4D6. In RGB it's 233, 228, 214, and in HSL it's 44°, 30%, 88%.

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