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Pale Linen

#EBE5D6

RGB 235, 229, 214 · HSL 43°, 34%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 8

Pale Linen is #EBE5D6 in HEX — rgb(235, 229, 214), hsl(43°, 34%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 8%).

Pale Linen pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 34%, 88%. 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#EBE5D6

RGB235, 229, 214

HSL43°, 34%, 88%

HSV43°, 9%, 92%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 8

Decimal15459798

CSS RGBrgb(235, 229, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 34%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ecru Quarter S15D1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #ECE5D6

PPG

Blank Canvas 1085-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE4D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Bleached Meadow 376

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE5D5

Benjamin Moore

White 970 · CC-50

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE7D8

Vista Paint

Elusive White C-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E9E4D6

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE3D3

Behr

White Mocha OR-W11

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E3D3

Valspar

Shania's Lace 3006-10C

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE7D9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE6D5

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE5D8

Sherwin-Williams

Ivory Lace SW7013

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE5D8

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE9D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.5 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#EBE5D6

#D6DCEB

Analogous

#EBDBD6

#EBE5D6

#E6EBD6

Triadic

#EBE5D6

#D6EBE5

#E5D6EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE5D6

#D6E6EB

#DBD6EB

Tetradic

#EBE5D6

#D6EBDB

#D6DCEB

#EBD6E6

Monochromatic

#B8A46F

#D2C4A3

#EBE5D6

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#EBE5D6

#DCEBD6

#D6DCEB

#E5D6EB

Compound

#EBE5D6

#E6EBD6

#D6DCEB

#DBD6EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFEADE

#F2EFE7

#F7F5F2

Darker

#CEBF99

#AA8F4D

#64542C

Saturation

#E4E2DD

#EBE5D6

#F5E9CC

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

16.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE5D6

#EAE6D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE5D6

#E6E6D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE5D6

#ECE3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale Linen 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

#F0D8BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE5D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDDE0

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.

#ACB7D1

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: #EBE5D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE5D6;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-linen: #EBE5D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-linen': '#EBE5D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE5D6] text-[#EBE5D6]

SCSS

$pale-linen: #EBE5D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE5D6?

#EBE5D6 is Pale Linen, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE5D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Linen?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Linen?

Pale Linen 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 Pale Linen?

You can download Pale Linen 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 Pale Linen?

The hex code is #EBE5D6. In RGB it's 235, 229, 214, and in HSL it's 43°, 34%, 88%.

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