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Bracken

#EBE1C5

RGB 235, 225, 197 · HSL 44°, 49%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 8

Bracken is #EBE1C5 in HEX — rgb(235, 225, 197), hsl(44°, 49%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 8%).

Bracken pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 49%, 85%. 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#EBE1C5

RGB235, 225, 197

HSL44°, 49%, 85%

HSV44°, 16%, 92%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 8

Decimal15458757

CSS RGBrgb(235, 225, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 49%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bracken CW-105

Exact match

Behr

Navajo White W-D-320

ΔE 0.6 · #ECE2C5

Dunn-Edwards

Sailcloth DE6184

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE0C4

Sherwin-Williams

Chamomile SW6399

ΔE 0.8 · #E9E0C5

Vista Paint

Cheese Please C-383

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE4C8

Dulux

Jodhpurs Half S14F1H

ΔE 1.6 · #F0E3C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Crispa 391

ΔE 1.6 · #E7DFC1

Valspar

Crafted White 3007-6C

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE2C9

PPG

Soleil 1093-2 · 12-27

ΔE 1.8 · #F0E5C7

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 2.1 · #F1E6C8

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2.7 · #ECE0C9

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 2.8 · #EDDDC4

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.2 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.5 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.6 · #E5DFC9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#EBE1C5

#C6D0EB

Analogous

#EBCFC6

#EBE1C5

#E3EBC6

Triadic

#EBE1C5

#C6EBE1

#E1C6EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE1C5

#C6E3EB

#CFC6EB

Tetradic

#EBE1C5

#C6EBCF

#C6D0EB

#EBC6E3

Monochromatic

#C4A654

#D8C48D

#EBE1C5

#F8F5EC

Rectangle

#EBE1C5

#D0EBC6

#C6D0EB

#E1C6EB

Compound

#EBE1C5

#E3EBC6

#C6D0EB

#CFC6EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE7D1

#F2EDDE

#F6F4ED

Darker

#D7C183

#B79537

#6C581E

Saturation

#DEDBD3

#EBE1C6

#F5E6BC

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE1C5

#E9E2C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE1C5

#E3E3C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE1C5

#EDDDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bracken 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

#F0D5AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE1C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDAD3

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.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9BAAD6

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: #EBE1C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE1C5;

CSS Variable

--color-bracken: #EBE1C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bracken': '#EBE1C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE1C5] text-[#EBE1C5]

SCSS

$bracken: #EBE1C5;

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#EEE5C7 · ΔE 1.7

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#ECE3CA · ΔE 1.8

Knitted Cape

#EFE6CB · ΔE 1.8

Simply Irresistible

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE1C5?

#EBE1C5 is Bracken, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE1C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bracken?

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

What colors pair well with Bracken?

Bracken 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 Bracken?

You can download Bracken 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 Bracken?

The hex code is #EBE1C5. In RGB it's 235, 225, 197, and in HSL it's 44°, 49%, 85%.

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