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Studio Cream

#EBD9AA

RGB 235, 217, 170 · HSL 43°, 62%, 79% · CMYK 0, 8, 28, 8

Studio Cream is #EBD9AA in HEX — rgb(235, 217, 170), hsl(43°, 62%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 8%).

Studio Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 62%, 79%. 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#EBD9AA

RGB235, 217, 170

HSL43°, 62%, 79%

HSV43°, 28%, 92%

CMYK0, 8, 28, 8

Decimal15456682

CSS RGBrgb(235, 217, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 62%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Studio Cream S15F2

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sun Glory K-493

ΔE 1 · #ECDBAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Shortcake 868

ΔE 1.1 · #EEDAAC

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 220

ΔE 2.1 · #E9D7AC

Behr

Bavarian Cream 340E-3

ΔE 2.1 · #ECDCB0

PPG

Tuscan Sun 12-17

ΔE 2.5 · #EFD7A7

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 2.7 · #E9D4A9

Kilz

Drop Of Gold LE160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #F3DBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Banana Cream SW6673

ΔE 2.9 · #F5DEAF

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 3.5 · #F6DFAD

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 3.7 · #EFD6AC

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.8 · #F3DEA9

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.8 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 4.2 · #E9D19E

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 11.8 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#EBD9AA

#A8BBEB

Analogous

#EBB7A8

#EBD9AA

#DCEBA8

Triadic

#EBD9AA

#A8EBD8

#D8A8EB

Split-Complementary

#EBD9AA

#A8DCEB

#B7A8EB

Tetradic

#EBD9AA

#A8EBB7

#A8BBEB

#EBA8DC

Monochromatic

#CA9F2F

#DCBC6A

#EBD9AA

#F9F4E6

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#EBD9AA

#BBEBA8

#A8BBEB

#D8A8EB

Compound

#EBD9AA

#DCEBA8

#A8BBEB

#B7A8EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE0BA

#F0E6CE

#F4F0E4

Darker

#DEBC64

#BA9023

#6E5413

Saturation

#D3CEBF

#EBD8A8

#F5DC9E

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBD9AA

#E7DCAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBD9AA

#DCDCB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBD9AA

#EDD3D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Studio Cream 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

#F0CF9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBD9AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD4BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7F98D7

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: #EBD9AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBD9AA;

CSS Variable

--color-studio-cream: #EBD9AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio-cream': '#EBD9AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBD9AA] text-[#EBD9AA]

SCSS

$studio-cream: #EBD9AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBD9AA?

#EBD9AA is Studio Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBD9AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Studio Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Studio Cream?

Studio Cream 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 Studio Cream?

You can download Studio Cream 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 Studio Cream?

The hex code is #EBD9AA. In RGB it's 235, 217, 170, and in HSL it's 43°, 62%, 79%.

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