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Bavarian Cream

#ECDCB0

RGB 236, 220, 176 · HSL 44°, 61%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 25, 7

Bavarian Cream is #ECDCB0 in HEX — rgb(236, 220, 176), hsl(44°, 61%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 7%).

Bavarian Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 61%, 81%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#ECDCB0

RGB236, 220, 176

HSL44°, 61%, 81%

HSV44°, 25%, 93%

CMYK0, 7, 25, 7

Decimal15522992

CSS RGBrgb(236, 220, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 61%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bavarian Cream 340E-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bronzed 2151-50

ΔE 1.1 · #E9D9AE

Vista Paint

Sun Glory K-493

ΔE 1.2 · #ECDBAD

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 2 · #ECDDAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Shortcake 868

ΔE 2 · #EEDAAC

PPG

Star Bright 1109-2

ΔE 2.4 · #E8DDAE

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.5 · #EFDBB3

Kilz

Yellow Frosting LE240-01

ΔE 3 · #F5E3B4

Sherwin-Williams

Friendly Yellow SW6680

ΔE 3.1 · #F5E0B1

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 3.2 · #E9D4A9

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 3.3 · #F2E1BA

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 4.5 · #F6DFAD

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 5.2 · #F3DEA9

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 5.8 · #F4DEA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.3 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#ECDCB0

#B1C1EC

Analogous

#ECBFB1

#ECDCB0

#DEECB1

Triadic

#ECDCB0

#B1ECDC

#DCB1EC

Split-Complementary

#ECDCB0

#B1DEEC

#BFB1EC

Tetradic

#ECDCB0

#B1ECBF

#B1C1EC

#ECB1DE

Monochromatic

#CEA636

#DDC173

#ECDCB0

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#ECDCB0

#C1ECB1

#B1C1EC

#DCB1EC

Compound

#ECDCB0

#DEECB1

#B1C1EC

#BFB1EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E3C1

#F1E9D3

#F5F1E7

Darker

#DFC06C

#BE9525

#705814

Saturation

#D7D3C6

#ECDCB1

#F6E1A8

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECDCB0

#E8DEB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECDCB0

#DFDFB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECDCB0

#EED6DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bavarian Cream 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

#F0D29F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECDCB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED7C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#869CD9

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: #ECDCB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECDCB0;

CSS Variable

--color-bavarian-cream: #ECDCB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bavarian-cream': '#ECDCB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECDCB0] text-[#ECDCB0]

SCSS

$bavarian-cream: #ECDCB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECDCB0?

#ECDCB0 is Bavarian Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECDCB0 warm or cool?

Bavarian Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bavarian Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Bavarian Cream?

Bavarian Cream 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 Bavarian Cream?

You can download Bavarian Cream 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 Bavarian Cream?

The hex code is #ECDCB0. In RGB it's 236, 220, 176, and in HSL it's 44°, 61%, 81%.

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