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Ecru Quarter

#ECE5D6

RGB 236, 229, 214 · HSL 41°, 37%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 7

Ecru Quarter is #ECE5D6 in HEX — rgb(236, 229, 214), hsl(41°, 37%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 7%).

Ecru Quarter pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 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#ECE5D6

RGB236, 229, 214

HSL41°, 37%, 88%

HSV41°, 9%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 7

Decimal15525334

CSS RGBrgb(236, 229, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 37%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ecru Quarter S15D1Q

Exact match

PPG

Blank Canvas 1085-1

ΔE 0.8 · #EAE4D6

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE3D3

Benjamin Moore

White 970 · CC-50

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE7D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Bleached Meadow 376

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE5D5

Vista Paint

Elusive White C-1

ΔE 1 · #E9E4D6

Behr

White Mocha OR-W11

ΔE 1 · #E9E3D3

Sherwin-Williams

Ivory Lace SW7013

ΔE 1 · #ECE5D8

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE6D5

Valspar

Shania's Lace 3006-10C

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE7D9

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE5D8

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE3D3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.3 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.5 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#ECE5D6

#D5DCEC

Analogous

#ECD9D5

#ECE5D6

#E8ECD5

Triadic

#ECE5D6

#D5ECE5

#E5D5EC

Split-Complementary

#ECE5D6

#D5E8EC

#D9D5EC

Tetradic

#ECE5D6

#D5ECD9

#D5DCEC

#ECD5E8

Monochromatic

#BCA26C

#D4C3A1

#ECE5D6

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#ECE5D6

#DCECD5

#D5DCEC

#E5D5EC

Compound

#ECE5D6

#E8ECD5

#D5DCEC

#D9D5EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EADD

#F2EFE7

#F7F5F2

Darker

#D1BE96

#AE8E49

#665329

Saturation

#E4E2DD

#ECE5D5

#F5E8CB

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE5D6

#EAE6D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE5D6

#E6E6D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE5D6

#EDE3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Ecru Quarter 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

#F0D8BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE5D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDDE0

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.

#ABB7D3

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: #ECE5D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE5D6;

CSS Variable

--color-ecru-quarter: #ECE5D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ecru-quarter': '#ECE5D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE5D6] text-[#ECE5D6]

SCSS

$ecru-quarter: #ECE5D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE5D6?

#ECE5D6 is Ecru Quarter, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE5D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ecru Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Ecru Quarter?

Ecru Quarter 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 Ecru Quarter?

You can download Ecru Quarter 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 Ecru Quarter?

The hex code is #ECE5D6. In RGB it's 236, 229, 214, and in HSL it's 41°, 37%, 88%.

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