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Baby Artichoke

#EBECD3

RGB 235, 236, 211 · HSL 62°, 40%, 88% · CMYK 0, 0, 11, 7

Baby Artichoke is #EBECD3 in HEX — rgb(235, 236, 211), hsl(62°, 40%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 7%).

Baby Artichoke pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 40%, 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#EBECD3

RGB235, 236, 211

HSL62°, 40%, 88%

HSV62°, 11%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 11, 7

Decimal15461587

CSS RGBrgb(235, 236, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 40%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Baby Artichoke S330-1

Exact match

PPG

Just Perfect 1116-1

ΔE 0.4 · #EAECD3

Vista Paint

Hidden Paradise C-396

ΔE 1 · #EEEDD5

Benjamin Moore

Calming 533

ΔE 1.2 · #E9EDD3

Kilz

Healing Springs LF200-02

ΔE 1.2 · #E9EAD3

Dulux

Lilylock Half S18E1H

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E9CE

Valspar

Grassy Field 6004-5A

ΔE 1.5 · #EDEFD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Hidden Paradise 397

ΔE 1.7 · #ECEBD5

Dunn-Edwards

Dusky Moon DE5526

ΔE 2.2 · #EDECD7

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 2.3 · #ECEAD5

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.8 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 3.6 · #ECE6D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 4 · #EEE7D3

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 4.5 · #EDE9D8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 6.1 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#EBECD3

#D5D4ED

Analogous

#EDE1D4

#EBECD3

#E0EDD4

Triadic

#EBECD3

#D4ECED

#EDD4EC

Split-Complementary

#EBECD3

#D4E0ED

#E1D4ED

Tetradic

#EBECD3

#D4EDE1

#D5D4ED

#EDD4E0

Monochromatic

#BCBF69

#D4D69F

#EBECD3

#F7F7ED

Rectangle

#EBECD3

#D4EDD5

#D5D4ED

#EDD4EC

Compound

#EBECD3

#E0EDD4

#D5D4ED

#E1D4ED

Variations

Lighter

#F0F0DD

#F2F3E6

#F7F7F1

Darker

#D1D394

#AEB245

#676927

Saturation

#E4E4DD

#ECEDD4

#F4F6CB

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBECD3

#EFEAD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBECD3

#ECECD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBECD3

#EDE8EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Baby Artichoke 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

#F0DEB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBECD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE3DE

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.

#AAA9D5

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: #EBECD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBECD3;

CSS Variable

--color-baby-artichoke: #EBECD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'baby-artichoke': '#EBECD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBECD3] text-[#EBECD3]

SCSS

$baby-artichoke: #EBECD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBECD3?

#EBECD3 is Baby Artichoke, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBECD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Baby Artichoke?

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

What colors pair well with Baby Artichoke?

Baby Artichoke 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 Baby Artichoke?

You can download Baby Artichoke 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 Baby Artichoke?

The hex code is #EBECD3. In RGB it's 235, 236, 211, and in HSL it's 62°, 40%, 88%.

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