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Always Almond

#EBE5D2

RGB 235, 229, 210 · HSL 46°, 38%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 11, 8

Always Almond is #EBE5D2 in HEX — rgb(235, 229, 210), hsl(46°, 38%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 8%).

Always Almond pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 38%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EBE5D2

RGB235, 229, 210

HSL46°, 38%, 87%

HSV46°, 11%, 92%

CMYK0, 3, 11, 8

Decimal15459794

CSS RGBrgb(235, 229, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 38%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Always Almond 1099-1

Exact match

Behr

YL-W12 YL-W12

ΔE 0.5 · #EBE4D1

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE5D3

Valspar

Romano 7003-15

ΔE 0.7 · #EDE7D4

Benjamin Moore

Spanish 943

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE7D3

Vista Paint

Dubai Sand K-1294

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE3D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1 · #EEE7D3

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE6D5

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE6D1

Dulux

Pistachio Tang Quarter S16C1Q

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E5D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Loch Ness 341

ΔE 1.4 · #E8E1CE

Sherwin-Williams

Restful White SW7563

ΔE 1.5 · #EEE8D7

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.8 · #EDE9D8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.3 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.1 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#EBE5D2

#D1D7EA

Analogous

#EAD8D1

#EBE5D2

#E4EAD1

Triadic

#EBE5D2

#D1EAE5

#E5D1EA

Split-Complementary

#EBE5D2

#D1E4EA

#D8D1EA

Tetradic

#EBE5D2

#D1EAD8

#D1D7EA

#EAD1E4

Monochromatic

#BBA868

#D3C69C

#EBE5D2

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#EBE5D2

#D7EAD1

#D1D7EA

#E5D1EA

Compound

#EBE5D2

#E4EAD1

#D1D7EA

#D8D1EA

Variations

Lighter

#EFEADA

#F2EFE5

#F6F5F0

Darker

#D0C293

#AD9547

#665828

Saturation

#E2E0DA

#EAE5D1

#F5EAC7

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE5D2

#EAE5D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE5D2

#E6E6D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE5D2

#ECE2E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Always Almond 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

#F0D8B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE5D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDDDD

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.

#A7B1D2

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: #EBE5D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE5D2;

CSS Variable

--color-always-almond: #EBE5D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'always-almond': '#EBE5D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE5D2] text-[#EBE5D2]

SCSS

$always-almond: #EBE5D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE5D2?

#EBE5D2 is Always Almond, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE5D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Always Almond?

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

What colors pair well with Always Almond?

Always Almond 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 Always Almond?

You can download Always Almond 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 Always Almond?

The hex code is #EBE5D2. In RGB it's 235, 229, 210, and in HSL it's 46°, 38%, 87%.

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