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Refreshing Tea

#EBDDA6

RGB 235, 221, 166 · HSL 48°, 63%, 79% · CMYK 0, 6, 29, 8

Refreshing Tea is #EBDDA6 in HEX — rgb(235, 221, 166), hsl(48°, 63%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 29%, 8%).

Refreshing Tea pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 63%, 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#EBDDA6

RGB235, 221, 166

HSL48°, 63%, 79%

HSV48°, 29%, 92%

CMYK0, 6, 29, 8

Decimal15457702

CSS RGBrgb(235, 221, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 63%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 0.5 · #EBDDA7

Benjamin Moore

Banana 275

ΔE 1.7 · #EBDCA2

PPG

Turning Oakleaf 1107-3 · 12-23

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE1A8

Vista Paint

Lemon Appeal C-797

ΔE 1.9 · #EEE2AC

Dunn-Edwards

Russet Green DE5485

ΔE 2.6 · #E3D9A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 2.7 · #EFE4AE

Valspar

Canary Diamond 3008-6B

ΔE 2.8 · #ECD8A2

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.1 · #F3DEA9

Sherwin-Williams

Glad Yellow SW6694

ΔE 3.2 · #F5E1AC

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 3.4 · #F4DEA8

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F3E3B1

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 3.6 · #ECDDAD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.5 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.3 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 10.8 · #D0C092

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 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

#EBDDA6

#A8B5EB

Analogous

#EBBCA8

#EBDDA6

#D7EBA8

Triadic

#EBDDA6

#A8EBDE

#DEA8EB

Split-Complementary

#EBDDA6

#A8D7EB

#BCA8EB

Tetradic

#EBDDA6

#A8EBBC

#A8B5EB

#EBA8D7

Monochromatic

#CCAC2E

#DDC669

#EBDDA6

#F9F5E6

#FAF7EA

Rectangle

#EBDDA6

#B5EBA8

#A8B5EB

#DEA8EB

Compound

#EBDDA6

#D7EBA8

#A8B5EB

#BCA8EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE4B9

#F0E9CE

#F5F1E4

Darker

#DFC663

#BC9D22

#6F5C12

Saturation

#D4D0BF

#EBDEA8

#F5E49E

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBDDA6

#EADEA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBDDA6

#DFDFAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBDDA6

#EED6DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Refreshing Tea 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

#F0D298

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBDDA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD7BC

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.

#7E90D8

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: #EBDDA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBDDA6;

CSS Variable

--color-refreshing-tea: #EBDDA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'refreshing-tea': '#EBDDA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBDDA6] text-[#EBDDA6]

SCSS

$refreshing-tea: #EBDDA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBDDA6?

#EBDDA6 is Refreshing Tea, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBDDA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Refreshing Tea?

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

What colors pair well with Refreshing Tea?

Refreshing Tea 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 Refreshing Tea?

You can download Refreshing Tea 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 Refreshing Tea?

The hex code is #EBDDA6. In RGB it's 235, 221, 166, and in HSL it's 48°, 63%, 79%.

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