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Perfect Pear

#E9E8BB

RGB 233, 232, 187 · HSL 59°, 51%, 82% · CMYK 0, 0, 20, 9

Perfect Pear is #E9E8BB in HEX — rgb(233, 232, 187), hsl(59°, 51%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 20%, 9%).

Perfect Pear pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 59°, 51%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E9E8BB

RGB233, 232, 187

HSL59°, 51%, 82%

HSV59°, 20%, 91%

CMYK0, 0, 20, 9

Decimal15329467

CSS RGBrgb(233, 232, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(59, 51%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Perfect Pear DE5519

Exact match

Valspar

Lime Kiss 6008-9A

ΔE 1.8 · #EFECC0

Dulux

Olive Creed S18F1

ΔE 2 · #E9ECC0

PPG

Delicate Daisy 1117-1

ΔE 2.4 · #E9EDC0

Vista Paint

Bermuda Son C-796

ΔE 2.5 · #F0E9BD

Benjamin Moore

Green CW-455

ΔE 2.6 · #E8E6BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Bermuda Son 797

ΔE 2.6 · #F0E9BE

Behr

Satin Souffle 380E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE6B9

Kilz

Mint Ice Cream LG170-01

ΔE 2.9 · #EAEBC3

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3 · #E9E5B3

IKEA

IKEA043 43

ΔE 3.6 · #EBEFBD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5 · #EADFB7

Colorhouse

Thrive .01 Thrive-01

ΔE 5.3 · #D8DBAC

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.4 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9.3 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#E9E8BB

#BABAE9

Analogous

#E9D0BA

#E9E8BB

#D2E9BA

Triadic

#E9E8BB

#BAE9E8

#E8BAE9

Split-Complementary

#E9E8BB

#BAD2E9

#D0BAE9

Tetradic

#E9E8BB

#BAE9D0

#BABAE9

#E9BAD2

Monochromatic

#C3C146

#D6D480

#E9E8BB

#F9F9EC

Rectangle

#E9E8BB

#BAE9BA

#BABAE9

#E8BAE9

Compound

#E9E8BB

#D2E9BA

#BABAE9

#D0BAE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDECC8

#EFEFD8

#F5F4E9

Darker

#D6D578

#B4B132

#6A691C

Saturation

#D8D8CA

#E9E8BA

#F4F3AE

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E8BB

#EEE5BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E8BB

#E8E8C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E8BB

#ECE2E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Perfect Pear 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

#EEDBA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E8BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBE0CC

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.

#9091D3

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: #E9E8BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E8BB;

CSS Variable

--color-perfect-pear: #E9E8BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perfect-pear': '#E9E8BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E8BB] text-[#E9E8BB]

SCSS

$perfect-pear: #E9E8BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E8BB?

#E9E8BB is Perfect Pear, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E8BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perfect Pear?

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

What colors pair well with Perfect Pear?

Perfect Pear 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 Perfect Pear?

You can download Perfect Pear 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 Perfect Pear?

The hex code is #E9E8BB. In RGB it's 233, 232, 187, and in HSL it's 59°, 51%, 82%.

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