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Onion Skin

#EBE8DC

RGB 235, 232, 220 · HSL 48°, 27%, 89% · CMYK 0, 1, 6, 8

Onion Skin is #EBE8DC in HEX — rgb(235, 232, 220), hsl(48°, 27%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 6%, 8%).

Onion Skin pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 48°, 27%, 89%. 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#EBE8DC

RGB235, 232, 220

HSL48°, 27%, 89%

HSV48°, 6%, 92%

CMYK0, 1, 6, 8

Decimal15460572

CSS RGBrgb(235, 232, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(48, 27%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Onion Skin 418

Exact match

Valspar

Snow Cap 7003-8

ΔE 0.4 · #ECE9DD

PPG

Garlic Clove 18-09

ΔE 0.4 · #ECE9DD

Benjamin Moore

Dove 960

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE7DC

Vista Paint

Onion Skin C-417

ΔE 0.6 · #ECE9DC

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 0.6 · #EDE9DD

Behr

White Clay 730C-1

ΔE 0.8 · #EAE9DD

Dulux

White Verdict Half SW1D2

ΔE 1.2 · #EEEBE0

IKEA

IKEA018 18

ΔE 1.3 · #EAEADF

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE5D8

Sherwin-Williams

Alabaster SW7008

ΔE 1.3 · #EDEAE0

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 1.6 · #F0ECE1

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 2 · #E5E7DC

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.1 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.6 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#EBE8DC

#DBDEEB

Analogous

#EBE0DB

#EBE8DC

#E6EBDB

Triadic

#EBE8DC

#DBEBE7

#E7DBEB

Split-Complementary

#EBE8DC

#DBE6EB

#E0DBEB

Tetradic

#EBE8DC

#DBEBE0

#DBDEEB

#EBDBE6

Monochromatic

#B3A77A

#CFC7AB

#EBE8DC

#F6F4EF

Rectangle

#EBE8DC

#DEEBDB

#DBDEEB

#E7DBEB

Compound

#EBE8DC

#E6EBDB

#DBDEEB

#E0DBEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFECE3

#F2F0EA

#F7F6F3

Darker

#CAC2A1

#A29358

#5F5632

Saturation

#E5E4E1

#EBE7DB

#F5EED1

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE8DC

#EBE8DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE8DC

#E9E9DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE8DC

#ECE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Onion Skin 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

#F0DBC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE8DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE0E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#AFB6CF

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: #EBE8DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE8DC;

CSS Variable

--color-onion-skin: #EBE8DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'onion-skin': '#EBE8DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE8DC] text-[#EBE8DC]

SCSS

$onion-skin: #EBE8DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE8DC?

#EBE8DC is Onion Skin, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE8DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Onion Skin?

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

What colors pair well with Onion Skin?

Onion Skin 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 Onion Skin?

You can download Onion Skin 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 Onion Skin?

The hex code is #EBE8DC. In RGB it's 235, 232, 220, and in HSL it's 48°, 27%, 89%.

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