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French

#EBE0CA

RGB 235, 224, 202 · HSL 40°, 45%, 86% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 8

French is #EBE0CA in HEX — rgb(235, 224, 202), hsl(40°, 45%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 8%).

French pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 45%, 86%. 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#EBE0CA

RGB235, 224, 202

HSL40°, 45%, 86%

HSV40°, 14%, 92%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 8

Decimal15458506

CSS RGBrgb(235, 224, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 45%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

French 1093

Exact match

Valspar

Malted Milk 7003-9

Exact match

Dulux

Pollinate Half S15E1H

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Classical White SW2829

ΔE 0.4 · #ECE1CB

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 0.5 · #EBDFC9

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE0C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 0.7 · #E9DEC8

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1 · #E8DEC9

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 1.1 · #EBE1C9

PPG

Heavy Cream 1098-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DDC6

Behr

Raffia Cream 710C-2

ΔE 1.2 · #EDDFCA

Vista Paint

Ivory Parchment C-299

ΔE 1.3 · #EEE2CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Magnet 313

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE1C8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 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

#EBE0CA

#CBD6EB

Analogous

#EBD1CB

#EBE0CA

#E6EBCB

Triadic

#EBE0CA

#CBEBE1

#E1CBEB

Split-Complementary

#EBE0CA

#CBE6EB

#D1CBEB

Tetradic

#EBE0CA

#CBEBD1

#CBD6EB

#EBCBE6

Monochromatic

#C1A05C

#D6C094

#EBE0CA

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#EBE0CA

#D6EBCB

#CBD6EB

#E1CBEB

Compound

#EBE0CA

#E6EBCB

#CBD6EB

#D1CBEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE7D6

#F2ECE1

#F6F4EF

Darker

#D5BC8A

#B48D3D

#6A5222

Saturation

#E0DDD6

#EBE1CB

#F5E4C1

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE0CA

#E8E2CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE0CA

#E2E2CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE0CA

#ECDDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

French 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

#F0D5B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE0CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDAD7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A0B2D5

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: #EBE0CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE0CA;

CSS Variable

--color-french: #EBE0CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french': '#EBE0CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE0CA] text-[#EBE0CA]

SCSS

$french: #EBE0CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE0CA?

#EBE0CA is French, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE0CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French?

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

What colors pair well with French?

French 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 French?

You can download French 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 French?

The hex code is #EBE0CA. In RGB it's 235, 224, 202, and in HSL it's 40°, 45%, 86%.

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