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Mascarpone

#ECE6D4

RGB 236, 230, 212 · HSL 45°, 39%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 10, 7

Mascarpone is #ECE6D4 in HEX — rgb(236, 230, 212), hsl(45°, 39%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 7%).

Mascarpone pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 39%, 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#ECE6D4

RGB236, 230, 212

HSL45°, 39%, 88%

HSV45°, 10%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 10, 7

Decimal15525588

CSS RGBrgb(236, 230, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 39%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 0.5 · #ECE6D5

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE5D3

Valspar

Romano 7003-15

ΔE 0.6 · #EDE7D4

PPG

Always Almond 1099-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE5D2

Benjamin Moore

Navajo 947

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE8D6

Vista Paint

Bleached Meadow C-375

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE4D3

Sherwin-Williams

Restful White SW7563

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE8D7

Behr

YL-W12 YL-W12

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE4D1

Dulux

Pistachio Tang Quarter S16C1Q

ΔE 1 · #E9E5D4

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE7D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Bleached Meadow 376

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE5D5

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.3 · #EDE9D8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.8 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.7 · #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 MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECE6D4

#D4DAEC

Analogous

#ECDAD4

#ECE6D4

#E6ECD4

Triadic

#ECE6D4

#D4ECE6

#E6D4EC

Split-Complementary

#ECE6D4

#D4E6EC

#DAD4EC

Tetradic

#ECE6D4

#D4ECDA

#D4DAEC

#ECD4E6

Monochromatic

#BEA96A

#D5C89F

#ECE6D4

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#ECE6D4

#DAECD4

#D4DAEC

#E6D4EC

Compound

#ECE6D4

#E6ECD4

#D4DAEC

#DAD4EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EBDD

#F3F0E7

#F7F6F1

Darker

#D2C395

#B09646

#685828

Saturation

#E4E2DD

#ECE6D4

#F6EBCB

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

16.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE6D4

#EBE7D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE6D4

#E7E7D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE6D4

#EDE3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Mascarpone 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

#F0D9BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE6D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDEDE

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.

#A9B4D4

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: #ECE6D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE6D4;

CSS Variable

--color-mascarpone: #ECE6D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mascarpone': '#ECE6D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE6D4] text-[#ECE6D4]

SCSS

$mascarpone: #ECE6D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE6D4?

#ECE6D4 is Mascarpone, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE6D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mascarpone?

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

What colors pair well with Mascarpone?

Mascarpone 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 Mascarpone?

You can download Mascarpone 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 Mascarpone?

The hex code is #ECE6D4. In RGB it's 236, 230, 212, and in HSL it's 45°, 39%, 88%.

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