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Shell Haven

#EBDDBF

RGB 235, 221, 191 · HSL 41°, 52%, 84% · CMYK 0, 6, 19, 8

Shell Haven is #EBDDBF in HEX — rgb(235, 221, 191), hsl(41°, 52%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 19%, 8%).

Shell Haven pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 52%, 84%. 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#EBDDBF

RGB235, 221, 191

HSL41°, 52%, 84%

HSV41°, 19%, 92%

CMYK0, 6, 19, 8

Decimal15457727

CSS RGBrgb(235, 221, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 52%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Shell Haven S15F1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Golden Weave C-887

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DABD

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Weave 888

ΔE 1.1 · #EADCC0

Behr

New Cream HDC-NT-17

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE0C3

Benjamin Moore

Almond 269 · CC-280

ΔE 1.4 · #E8DCBC

PPG

Deserted Beach 1104-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E7DBBF

Sherwin-Williams

Cottage Cream SW7678

ΔE 1.6 · #EDDBBD

Dunn-Edwards

Sailcloth DE6184

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE0C4

Valspar

Hidden Path 3008-8C

ΔE 1.9 · #E7DBC0

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EDDDC4

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 3.2 · #F1E6C8

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E1D6BB

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 3.9 · #ECE0C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#EBDDBF

#C1CEEB

Analogous

#EBC9C1

#EBDDBF

#E4EBC1

Triadic

#EBDDBF

#C1EBDE

#DEC1EB

Split-Complementary

#EBDDBF

#C1E4EB

#C9C1EB

Tetradic

#EBDDBF

#C1EBC9

#C1CEEB

#EBC1E4

Monochromatic

#C7A04D

#D9BF87

#EBDDBF

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#EBDDBF

#CEEBC1

#C1CEEB

#DEC1EB

Compound

#EBDDBF

#E4EBC1

#C1CEEB

#C9C1EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE5CD

#F1EADC

#F6F3EC

Darker

#D9BC7E

#B98F32

#6E541C

Saturation

#DDD9D0

#EBDEC1

#F5E2B7

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBDDBF

#E7DFC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBDDBF

#DFDFC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBDDBF

#EDD9DC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Shell Haven 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

#F0D2AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBDDBF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD7CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#96AAD6

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: #EBDDBF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBDDBF;

CSS Variable

--color-shell-haven: #EBDDBF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shell-haven': '#EBDDBF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBDDBF] text-[#EBDDBF]

SCSS

$shell-haven: #EBDDBF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBDDBF?

#EBDDBF is Shell Haven, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBDDBF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shell Haven?

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

What colors pair well with Shell Haven?

Shell Haven 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 Shell Haven?

You can download Shell Haven 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 Shell Haven?

The hex code is #EBDDBF. In RGB it's 235, 221, 191, and in HSL it's 41°, 52%, 84%.

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