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Sensible Hue

#EBDBB3

RGB 235, 219, 179 · HSL 43°, 58%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 24, 8

Sensible Hue is #EBDBB3 in HEX — rgb(235, 219, 179), hsl(43°, 58%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 24%, 8%).

Sensible Hue pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 58%, 81%. 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#EBDBB3

RGB235, 219, 179

HSL43°, 58%, 81%

HSV43°, 24%, 92%

CMYK0, 7, 24, 8

Decimal15457203

CSS RGBrgb(235, 219, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 58%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sensible Hue 330E-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Syrup C-880

ΔE 1.2 · #EAD9B3

Benjamin Moore

Golden 2152-50

ΔE 1.4 · #F0DEB6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 1.6 · #EFDBB3

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Syrup 881

ΔE 2 · #EBD8B3

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 2.1 · #E7D5AD

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 2.1 · #E9D6B0

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 2.3 · #F2E1BA

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 2.6 · #EAD9B6

Kilz

Peeled Cucumber LF180-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E2DAB2

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 3.5 · #E9D4A9

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4.6 · #EFE6C0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.9 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.7 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.9 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#EBDBB3

#B2C2EB

Analogous

#EBBFB2

#EBDBB3

#DEEBB2

Triadic

#EBDBB3

#B2EBDB

#DBB2EB

Split-Complementary

#EBDBB3

#B2DEEB

#BFB2EB

Tetradic

#EBDBB3

#B2EBBF

#B2C2EB

#EBB2DE

Monochromatic

#CBA13A

#DBBE76

#EBDBB3

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#EBDBB3

#C2EBB2

#B2C2EB

#DBB2EB

Compound

#EBDBB3

#DEEBB2

#B2C2EB

#BFB2EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE2C2

#F0E8D4

#F5F1E7

Darker

#DCBD6F

#BA9129

#6E5516

Saturation

#D7D2C6

#EBDBB2

#F5DFA8

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBDBB3

#E7DEB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBDBB3

#DEDEB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBDBB3

#EDD6DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sensible Hue 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

#F0D1A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBDBB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD6C6

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.

#889FD7

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: #EBDBB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBDBB3;

CSS Variable

--color-sensible-hue: #EBDBB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sensible-hue': '#EBDBB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBDBB3] text-[#EBDBB3]

SCSS

$sensible-hue: #EBDBB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBDBB3?

#EBDBB3 is Sensible Hue, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBDBB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sensible Hue?

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

What colors pair well with Sensible Hue?

Sensible Hue 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 Sensible Hue?

You can download Sensible Hue 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 Sensible Hue?

The hex code is #EBDBB3. In RGB it's 235, 219, 179, and in HSL it's 43°, 58%, 81%.

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