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Barely

#E9E7DF

RGB 233, 231, 223 · HSL 48°, 19%, 89% · CMYK 0, 1, 4, 9

Barely is #E9E7DF in HEX — rgb(233, 231, 223), hsl(48°, 19%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 9%).

Barely pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 19%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E9E7DF

RGB233, 231, 223

HSL48°, 19%, 89%

HSV48°, 4%, 91%

CMYK0, 1, 4, 9

Decimal15329247

CSS RGBrgb(233, 231, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 19%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Barely CSP-725

Exact match

Vista Paint

Just About White C-23

ΔE 0.5 · #E9E7DE

PPG

Dogwood Blossom 14-24

ΔE 0.7 · #E9E6DD

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE9E1

Dulux

Charmed White SW1D4

ΔE 0.7 · #E9E6DF

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 0.7 · #E9E6DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Mystic Fog 19

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE9E1

Behr

Spun Wool N220-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E7E6DF

Dunn-Edwards

Chalky DEC793

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E9E1

Valspar

Hailstorm Gray 7006-21

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E9E1

IKEA

IKEA005 5

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE8E0

Kilz

White Modern TB-09

ΔE 1.2 · #EDEAE2

Sherwin-Williams

Spare White SW6203

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E4DD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.6 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2.2 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.2 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#E9E7DF

#DEE0E8

Analogous

#E8E1DE

#E9E7DF

#E5E8DE

Triadic

#E9E7DF

#DEE8E6

#E6DEE8

Split-Complementary

#E9E7DF

#DEE5E8

#E1DEE8

Tetradic

#E9E7DF

#DEE8E1

#DEE0E8

#E8DEE5

Monochromatic

#AAA283

#C9C4B0

#E9E7DF

#F5F4F0

Rectangle

#E9E7DF

#E0E8DE

#DEE0E8

#E6DEE8

Compound

#E9E7DF

#E5E8DE

#DEE0E8

#E1DEE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDEBE4

#F1F0EB

#F6F6F4

Darker

#C4BEA7

#978C63

#585239

Saturation

#E5E4E1

#E8E6DE

#F4EDD2

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E7DF

#E9E7E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E7DF

#E7E7E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E7DF

#EAE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Barely 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

#EEDAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E7DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDFE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFB6CF

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: #E9E7DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E7DF;

CSS Variable

--color-barely: #E9E7DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barely': '#E9E7DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E7DF] text-[#E9E7DF]

SCSS

$barely: #E9E7DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E7DF?

#E9E7DF is Barely, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E7DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barely?

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

What colors pair well with Barely?

Barely 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 Barely?

You can download Barely 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 Barely?

The hex code is #E9E7DF. In RGB it's 233, 231, 223, and in HSL it's 48°, 19%, 89%.

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