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Origami

#ECE0C6

RGB 236, 224, 198 · HSL 41°, 50%, 85% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 7

Origami is #ECE0C6 in HEX — rgb(236, 224, 198), hsl(41°, 50%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 7%).

Origami pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 50%, 85%. 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#ECE0C6

RGB236, 224, 198

HSL41°, 50%, 85%

HSV41°, 16%, 93%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 7

Decimal15524038

CSS RGBrgb(236, 224, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 50%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Magnet 313

ΔE 0.6 · #EDE1C8

Sherwin-Williams

Vital Yellow SW6392

ΔE 0.7 · #EDE0C5

Vista Paint

Chic Magnet C-312

ΔE 0.8 · #EADFC6

Valspar

Crafted White 3007-6C

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE2C9

Dunn-Edwards

Sailcloth DE6184

ΔE 1 · #ECE0C4

Benjamin Moore

Barely 1066 · CC-140

ΔE 1.2 · #EADEC6

Behr

Authentic Tan N290-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EDE3CA

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE0C9

Dulux

Gentle Touch Half S14E1H

ΔE 1.7 · #EADEC7

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 1.8 · #EDDDC4

PPG

Linen Tint 16-09

ΔE 1.8 · #F1E2C6

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.2 · #E9DEC8

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.8 · #E8DEC9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.2 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#ECE0C6

#C6D2EC

Analogous

#ECCDC6

#ECE0C6

#E5ECC6

Triadic

#ECE0C6

#C6ECE0

#E0C6EC

Split-Complementary

#ECE0C6

#C6E5EC

#CDC6EC

Tetradic

#ECE0C6

#C6ECCD

#C6D2EC

#ECC6E5

Monochromatic

#C6A153

#D9C18C

#ECE0C6

#F9F5EC

Rectangle

#ECE0C6

#D2ECC6

#C6D2EC

#E0C6EC

Compound

#ECE0C6

#E5ECC6

#C6D2EC

#CDC6EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E6D1

#F2ECDE

#F6F3ED

Darker

#D8BD83

#B98F36

#6D541D

Saturation

#DEDBD3

#ECE0C6

#F5E3BC

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE0C6

#E9E2C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE0C6

#E2E2CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE0C6

#EDDCDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Origami 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

#F0D5B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE0C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDAD4

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.

#9AADD6

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: #ECE0C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE0C6;

CSS Variable

--color-origami: #ECE0C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'origami': '#ECE0C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE0C6] text-[#ECE0C6]

SCSS

$origami: #ECE0C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE0C6?

#ECE0C6 is Origami, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE0C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Origami?

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

What colors pair well with Origami?

Origami 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 Origami?

You can download Origami 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 Origami?

The hex code is #ECE0C6. In RGB it's 236, 224, 198, and in HSL it's 41°, 50%, 85%.

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