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Pale Wood

#EAD2A2

RGB 234, 210, 162 · HSL 40°, 63%, 78% · CMYK 0, 10, 31, 8

Pale Wood is #EAD2A2 in HEX — rgb(234, 210, 162), hsl(40°, 63%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 31%, 8%).

Pale Wood pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 63%, 78%. 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#EAD2A2

RGB234, 210, 162

HSL40°, 63%, 78%

HSV40°, 31%, 92%

CMYK0, 10, 31, 8

Decimal15389346

CSS RGBrgb(234, 210, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 63%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 0.7 · #EAD1A2

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2153-50

ΔE 1.3 · #E7D0A2

Dunn-Edwards

Crossroads DE5359

ΔE 1.3 · #EDD2A3

Behr

Quiet Veranda 350F-4

ΔE 1.4 · #EDD6A5

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D19E

PPG

Tuscan Sun 12-17

ΔE 1.8 · #EFD7A7

Vista Paint

Good-Looking C-917

ΔE 2.2 · #ECD2A6

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 2.5 · #EFD5A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Good-looking 918

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD2A7

Valspar

Warm Sunshine 3004-6B

ΔE 2.8 · #F0D4A8

Sherwin-Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857

ΔE 3 · #EECF9E

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F3DBAC

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 3.7 · #F4D6A2

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.7 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EAD2A2

#A4BBEA

Analogous

#EAAFA4

#EAD2A2

#DEEAA4

Triadic

#EAD2A2

#A4EAD3

#D3A4EA

Split-Complementary

#EAD2A2

#A4DEEA

#AFA4EA

Tetradic

#EAD2A2

#A4EAAF

#A4BBEA

#EAA4DE

Monochromatic

#C8942D

#DCB465

#EAD2A2

#F8F1E2

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#EAD2A2

#BBEAA4

#A4BBEA

#D3A4EA

Compound

#EAD2A2

#DEEAA4

#A4BBEA

#AFA4EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDCB6

#EFE3CB

#F4EEE3

Darker

#DFB460

#B98722

#6E4F12

Saturation

#D2CABC

#EAD3A4

#F5D699

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD2A2

#E2D7A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD2A2

#D6D6A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD2A2

#ECCCD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Wood 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

#EFCA95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD2A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCCFB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#7B9AD7

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #EAD2A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD2A2;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-wood: #EAD2A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-wood': '#EAD2A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD2A2] text-[#EAD2A2]

SCSS

$pale-wood: #EAD2A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD2A2?

#EAD2A2 is Pale Wood, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD2A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Wood?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Wood?

Pale Wood 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 Pale Wood?

You can download Pale Wood 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 Pale Wood?

The hex code is #EAD2A2. In RGB it's 234, 210, 162, and in HSL it's 40°, 63%, 78%.

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