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Dove

#EAE7DC

RGB 234, 231, 220 · HSL 47°, 25%, 89% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 8

Dove is #EAE7DC in HEX — rgb(234, 231, 220), hsl(47°, 25%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 8%).

Dove pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 25%, 89%. 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#EAE7DC

RGB234, 231, 220

HSL47°, 25%, 89%

HSV47°, 6%, 92%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 8

Decimal15394780

CSS RGBrgb(234, 231, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 25%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dove 960

Exact match

Vista Paint

Prismatic Pearl C-24

ΔE 0.4 · #E9E7DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Prismatic Pearl 25

ΔE 0.5 · #EAE8DD

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper Gray DEC785

ΔE 0.7 · #E9E5DA

PPG

Garlic Clove 18-09

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE9DD

Valspar

Snow Cap 7003-8

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE9DD

Behr

White Clay 730C-1

ΔE 1 · #EAE9DD

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

ΔE 1.2 · #EDEAE0

Dulux

Whisper White SW1C2

ΔE 1.3 · #EBE9E0

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.4 · #EAEADF

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.4 · #EAE5D8

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.8 · #EAE9E1

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 1.9 · #E5E7DC

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.9 · #F0ECE1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.1 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#EAE7DC

#DCDFEA

Analogous

#EAE0DC

#EAE7DC

#E6EADC

Triadic

#EAE7DC

#DCEAE7

#E7DCEA

Split-Complementary

#EAE7DC

#DCE6EA

#E0DCEA

Tetradic

#EAE7DC

#DCEAE0

#DCDFEA

#EADCE6

Monochromatic

#B1A57C

#CDC6AC

#EAE7DC

#F5F4EF

Rectangle

#EAE7DC

#DFEADC

#DCDFEA

#E7DCEA

Compound

#EAE7DC

#E6EADC

#DCDFEA

#E0DCEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEECE3

#F2F0EB

#F7F6F3

Darker

#C9C0A2

#9F905A

#5E5434

Saturation

#E5E4E1

#EAE7DC

#F4EDD1

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE7DC

#EAE7DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE7DC

#E8E8DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE7DC

#EBE5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dove 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

#EFDAC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE7DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDFE4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFB6CF

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: #EAE7DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE7DC;

CSS Variable

--color-dove: #EAE7DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dove': '#EAE7DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE7DC] text-[#EAE7DC]

SCSS

$dove: #EAE7DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE7DC?

#EAE7DC is Dove, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE7DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dove?

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

What colors pair well with Dove?

Dove 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 Dove?

You can download Dove 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 Dove?

The hex code is #EAE7DC. In RGB it's 234, 231, 220, and in HSL it's 47°, 25%, 89%.

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