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Battenberg

#EAE6D1

RGB 234, 230, 209 · HSL 50°, 37%, 87% · CMYK 0, 2, 11, 8

Battenberg is #EAE6D1 in HEX — rgb(234, 230, 209), hsl(50°, 37%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 11%, 8%).

Battenberg pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 37%, 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

HEX#EAE6D1

RGB234, 230, 209

HSL50°, 37%, 87%

HSV50°, 11%, 92%

CMYK0, 2, 11, 8

Decimal15394513

CSS RGBrgb(234, 230, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 37%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

White 927

Exact match

Dulux

Handmade Linen Quarter S16D1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE8D3

PPG

Abbey White 1104-2

ΔE 0.8 · #EBE5D0

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE6D1

Behr

Coco Malt OR-W8

ΔE 0.8 · #E8E4D0

Valspar

Hemingway 7005-8

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Floating Island 320

ΔE 1.3 · #ECE5CF

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.4 · #EEE7D3

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 1.5 · #ECEAD5

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 1.6 · #E8E8D4

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 1.6 · #EAE5D3

Vista Paint

Amazing Grace K-1286

ΔE 1.6 · #EFE8D4

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 2.4 · #EDE9D8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8 · #EAEAE4

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

#EAE6D1

#D2D6EA

Analogous

#EADAD2

#EAE6D1

#E2EAD2

Triadic

#EAE6D1

#D2EAE6

#E6D2EA

Split-Complementary

#EAE6D1

#D2E2EA

#DAD2EA

Tetradic

#EAE6D1

#D2EADA

#D2D6EA

#EAD2E2

Monochromatic

#BAAC69

#D2C99D

#EAE6D1

#F7F5EE

Rectangle

#EAE6D1

#D6EAD2

#D2D6EA

#E6D2EA

Compound

#EAE6D1

#E2EAD2

#D2D6EA

#DAD2EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEEBDB

#F1EFE5

#F6F5F0

Darker

#D0C693

#AC9B48

#655B29

Saturation

#E2E0DA

#EAE6D2

#F5EDC7

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE6D1

#EBE6D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE6D1

#E7E7D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE6D1

#EBE3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Battenberg 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

#EFD9B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE6D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDEDC

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.

#A8AFD1

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: #EAE6D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE6D1;

CSS Variable

--color-battenberg: #EAE6D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'battenberg': '#EAE6D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE6D1] text-[#EAE6D1]

SCSS

$battenberg: #EAE6D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE6D1?

#EAE6D1 is Battenberg, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE6D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Battenberg?

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

What colors pair well with Battenberg?

Battenberg 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 Battenberg?

You can download Battenberg 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 Battenberg?

The hex code is #EAE6D1. In RGB it's 234, 230, 209, and in HSL it's 50°, 37%, 87%.

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