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Shea Butter
#EAE5D3
Shea Butter is #EAE5D3 in HEX — rgb(234, 229, 211), hsl(47°, 35%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 8%).
Shea Butter pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 35%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Kilz
Shea Butter LJ200
PPG
Always Almond 1099-1
Dulux
Pistachio Tang Quarter S16C1Q
Dunn-Edwards
Antique White DEW351
Benjamin Moore
Lime CW-95
Vista Paint
Bleached Meadow C-375
Behr
YL-W12 YL-W12
Valspar
Romano 7003-15
Hallman-Lindsay
Bleached Meadow 376
Sherwin-Williams
Restful White SW7563
IKEA
IKEA125 125
Farrow & Ball
James White 2010
Colorhouse
Air .02 Air-02
Dutch Boy
Kiara DCP-0005
RAL
Grey White 9002
Kobra
White 01
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
78/100
Very Light
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
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Shea Butter 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
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
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
color: #EAE5D3;
background-color: #EAE5D3;
--color-shea-butter: #EAE5D3;
colors: { 'shea-butter': '#EAE5D3' }
bg-[#EAE5D3] text-[#EAE5D3]
$shea-butter: #EAE5D3;
Similar Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #EAE5D3?
#EAE5D3 is Shea Butter, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #EAE5D3 warm or cool?
Shea Butter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Shea Butter?
Shea Butter works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Shea Butter?
Shea Butter 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 Shea Butter?
You can download Shea Butter 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 Shea Butter?
The hex code is #EAE5D3. In RGB it's 234, 229, 211, and in HSL it's 47°, 35%, 87%.