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Pearl Lusta

#EAE1C8

RGB 234, 225, 200 · HSL 44°, 45%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 15, 8

Pearl Lusta is #EAE1C8 in HEX — rgb(234, 225, 200), hsl(44°, 45%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 15%, 8%).

Pearl Lusta pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 45%, 85%. 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#EAE1C8

RGB234, 225, 200

HSL44°, 45%, 85%

HSV44°, 15%, 92%

CMYK0, 4, 15, 8

Decimal15393224

CSS RGBrgb(234, 225, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 45%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Palace 956

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE1C9

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE1C9

Behr

Authentic Tan N290-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE3CA

Vista Paint

Chic Magnet C-312

ΔE 0.9 · #EADFC6

Valspar

Crafted White 3007-6C

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE2C9

Sherwin-Williams

Ionic Ivory SW6406

ΔE 1 · #E7DFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Magnet 313

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE1C8

PPG

Morocco Sand 1096-2

ΔE 1.3 · #ECE3CC

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE0C9

Dulux

Handmade Linen Half S16D1H

ΔE 1.5 · #E5DFC6

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.9 · #EBDFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.9 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.1 · #E5DFC9

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.2 · #E8DEC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#EAE1C8

#C8D1EA

Analogous

#EAD0C8

#EAE1C8

#E2EAC8

Triadic

#EAE1C8

#C8EAE1

#E1C8EA

Split-Complementary

#EAE1C8

#C8E2EA

#D0C8EA

Tetradic

#EAE1C8

#C8EAD0

#C8D1EA

#EAC8E2

Monochromatic

#C0A459

#D5C390

#EAE1C8

#F8F5ED

Rectangle

#EAE1C8

#D1EAC8

#C8D1EA

#E1C8EA

Compound

#EAE1C8

#E2EAC8

#C8D1EA

#D0C8EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE7D3

#F1ECDF

#F6F4ED

Darker

#D4BF87

#B2933C

#695621

Saturation

#DEDBD4

#EAE1C8

#F4E6BD

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE1C8

#E8E2C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE1C8

#E3E3CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE1C8

#EBDDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pearl Lusta 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

#EFD5B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE1C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDAD5

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9DACD3

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: #EAE1C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE1C8;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl-lusta: #EAE1C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl-lusta': '#EAE1C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE1C8] text-[#EAE1C8]

SCSS

$pearl-lusta: #EAE1C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE1C8?

#EAE1C8 is Pearl Lusta, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE1C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearl Lusta?

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

What colors pair well with Pearl Lusta?

Pearl Lusta 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 Pearl Lusta?

You can download Pearl Lusta 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 Pearl Lusta?

The hex code is #EAE1C8. In RGB it's 234, 225, 200, and in HSL it's 44°, 45%, 85%.

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