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Ancient Ivory

#EBE9D4

RGB 235, 233, 212 · HSL 55°, 37%, 88% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 8

Ancient Ivory is #EBE9D4 in HEX — rgb(235, 233, 212), hsl(55°, 37%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 8%).

Ancient Ivory pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 37%, 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#EBE9D4

RGB235, 233, 212

HSL55°, 37%, 88%

HSV55°, 10%, 92%

CMYK0, 1, 10, 8

Decimal15460820

CSS RGBrgb(235, 233, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 37%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ancient Ivory BWC-16

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 0.4 · #ECEAD5

Valspar

Hemingway 7005-8

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE8D4

Dulux

Handmade Linen Quarter S16D1Q

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE8D3

Benjamin Moore

Olivetint 519

ΔE 0.9 · #ECEBD7

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Paradise 397

ΔE 0.9 · #ECEBD5

Dunn-Edwards

Green Tea DEW355

ΔE 1 · #E8E8D4

Vista Paint

Whitewash C-746

ΔE 1.1 · #E9EAD5

PPG

Instant Relief 1096-1

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE7D2

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 1.5 · #E9EAD3

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.7 · #ECE6D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.9 · #EEE7D3

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 2.2 · #EDE9D8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3 · #E7EBDA

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.2 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.8 · #EAEAE4

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

#EBE9D4

#D5D7EC

Analogous

#ECDFD5

#EBE9D4

#E2ECD5

Triadic

#EBE9D4

#D5ECEA

#EAD5EC

Split-Complementary

#EBE9D4

#D5E2EC

#DFD5EC

Tetradic

#EBE9D4

#D5ECDF

#D5D7EC

#ECD5E2

Monochromatic

#BCB56C

#D4CFA1

#EBE9D4

#F7F6EE

Rectangle

#EBE9D4

#D7ECD5

#D5D7EC

#EAD5EC

Compound

#EBE9D4

#E2ECD5

#D5D7EC

#DFD5EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EEDD

#F2F1E7

#F7F7F2

Darker

#D1CC96

#AEA549

#666129

Saturation

#E4E3DD

#ECEAD5

#F5F2CB

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

17.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE9D4

#EDE8D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE9D4

#E9E9D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE9D4

#ECE6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ancient Ivory 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

#F0DBBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE9D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE0DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#ABAED3

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: #EBE9D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE9D4;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-ivory: #EBE9D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-ivory': '#EBE9D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE9D4] text-[#EBE9D4]

SCSS

$ancient-ivory: #EBE9D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE9D4?

#EBE9D4 is Ancient Ivory, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBE9D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Ivory?

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

What colors pair well with Ancient Ivory?

Ancient Ivory 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 Ancient Ivory?

You can download Ancient Ivory 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 Ancient Ivory?

The hex code is #EBE9D4. In RGB it's 235, 233, 212, and in HSL it's 55°, 37%, 88%.

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