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Hawthorne Green

#ECE6C6

RGB 236, 230, 198 · HSL 51°, 50%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 7

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Hawthorne Green pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 50%, 85%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Reads best alongside white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#ECE6C6
RGB236, 230, 198
HSL51°, 50%, 85%
HSV51°, 25%, 85%
CMYK0, 3, 16, 7
Decimal15525574
CSS RGBrgb(236, 230, 198)
CSS HSLhsl(51, 50%, 85%)

Paint Matches

Benjamin Moore

Hawthorne Green 379

Yellow · Exact match

Color Theory

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

Tetradic

Variations

Lighter

#F9F7EC
#F9F7EC
#F9F7EC

Darker

#DFD69F
#D2C579
#C6B453

Saturation

#E0DED1
#ECE6C6
#F7EEBA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

1.26:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

16.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

Original → Simulated

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Build a palette around Hawthorne Green

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE6C6?

#ECE6C6 is Hawthorne Green, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE6C6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hawthorne Green?

Hawthorne Green works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hawthorne Green?

Hawthorne Green pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hawthorne Green?

You can download Hawthorne Green 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 RGB value of #ECE6C6?

#ECE6C6 converts to RGB 236, 230, 198.