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Ivory Essence

#ECE3CE

RGB 236, 227, 206 · HSL 42°, 44%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 7

Ivory Essence is #ECE3CE in HEX — rgb(236, 227, 206), hsl(42°, 44%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 7%).

Ivory Essence pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 44%, 87%. 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#ECE3CE

RGB236, 227, 206

HSL42°, 44%, 87%

HSV42°, 13%, 93%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 7

Decimal15524814

CSS RGBrgb(236, 227, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 44%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ivory Essence 3006-8C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tawny Daylilly C-326

ΔE 0.6 · #EEE4CF

Benjamin Moore

Winter 232

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE4D0

Behr

Antique White 23

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE4D0

PPG

Morocco Sand 1096-2

ΔE 1 · #ECE3CC

Dulux

Barrister White SW1C8

ΔE 1 · #EFE5D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Floating Island 320

ΔE 1 · #ECE5CF

Sherwin-Williams

Classical White SW2829

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE1CB

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE6D1

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE7D3

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.7 · #E8DEC9

Dunn-Edwards

Navajo White DEC772

ΔE 1.8 · #EBE1C9

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.8 · #EBDFC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.9 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#ECE3CE

#CFD8EC

Analogous

#ECD5CF

#ECE3CE

#E7ECCF

Triadic

#ECE3CE

#CFECE4

#E4CFEC

Split-Complementary

#ECE3CE

#CFE7EC

#D5CFEC

Tetradic

#ECE3CE

#CFECD5

#CFD8EC

#ECCFE7

Monochromatic

#C2A561

#D7C498

#ECE3CE

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#ECE3CE

#D8ECCF

#CFD8EC

#E4CFEC

Compound

#ECE3CE

#E7ECCF

#CFD8EC

#D5CFEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E9D9

#F3EEE4

#F7F5F0

Darker

#D5C08E

#B5923F

#6B5523

Saturation

#E2E0D9

#ECE4CF

#F6E7C6

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE3CE

#EAE4CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE3CE

#E5E5D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE3CE

#EDE0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ivory Essence 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

#F0D7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE3CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDCDA

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.

#A4B3D5

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: #ECE3CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE3CE;

CSS Variable

--color-ivory-essence: #ECE3CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivory-essence': '#ECE3CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE3CE] text-[#ECE3CE]

SCSS

$ivory-essence: #ECE3CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE3CE?

#ECE3CE is Ivory Essence, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE3CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivory Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Ivory Essence?

Ivory Essence 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 Ivory Essence?

You can download Ivory Essence 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 Ivory Essence?

The hex code is #ECE3CE. In RGB it's 236, 227, 206, and in HSL it's 42°, 44%, 87%.

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