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Paper Moon

#EAD4A6

RGB 234, 212, 166 · HSL 41°, 62%, 78% · CMYK 0, 9, 29, 8

Paper Moon is #EAD4A6 in HEX — rgb(234, 212, 166), hsl(41°, 62%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 29%, 8%).

Paper Moon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 62%, 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#EAD4A6

RGB234, 212, 166

HSL41°, 62%, 78%

HSV41°, 29%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 29, 8

Decimal15389862

CSS RGBrgb(234, 212, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 62%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2153-50

ΔE 1.4 · #E7D0A2

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 1.6 · #EAD1A2

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 1.6 · #E9D4A9

PPG

Tuscan Sun 12-17

ΔE 1.7 · #EFD7A7

Behr

Quiet Veranda 350F-4

ΔE 1.7 · #EDD6A5

Vista Paint

Good-Looking C-917

ΔE 1.9 · #ECD2A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzipan 882

ΔE 2.1 · #E9D4AA

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 2.3 · #E4D0A5

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 2.5 · #EFD6AC

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 2.8 · #F3DBAC

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 3 · #E9D19E

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 3.6 · #EFD5A1

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.3 · #F6DFAD

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 4.7 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#EAD4A6

#A4BAEA

Analogous

#EAB1A4

#EAD4A6

#DDEAA4

Triadic

#EAD4A6

#A4EAD4

#D4A4EA

Split-Complementary

#EAD4A6

#A4DDEA

#B1A4EA

Tetradic

#EAD4A6

#A4EAB1

#A4BAEA

#EAA4DD

Monochromatic

#C6962F

#DBB666

#EAD4A6

#F8F1E2

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#EAD4A6

#BAEAA4

#A4BAEA

#D4A4EA

Compound

#EAD4A6

#DDEAA4

#A4BAEA

#B1A4EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDCB6

#EFE4CC

#F4EEE3

Darker

#DEB661

#B88923

#6D5012

Saturation

#D1CBBC

#EAD4A4

#F4D899

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD4A6

#E3D8A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD4A6

#D8D8AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD4A6

#ECCED3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Paper Moon 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

#EFCC98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD4A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD1BC

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.

#7C98D6

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: #EAD4A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD4A6;

CSS Variable

--color-paper-moon: #EAD4A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper-moon': '#EAD4A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD4A6] text-[#EAD4A6]

SCSS

$paper-moon: #EAD4A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD4A6?

#EAD4A6 is Paper Moon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD4A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Paper Moon?

Paper Moon 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 Paper Moon?

You can download Paper Moon 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 Paper Moon?

The hex code is #EAD4A6. In RGB it's 234, 212, 166, and in HSL it's 41°, 62%, 78%.

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