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Beurre Blanc

#EDE1BE

RGB 237, 225, 190 · HSL 45°, 57%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 20, 7

Beurre Blanc is #EDE1BE in HEX — rgb(237, 225, 190), hsl(45°, 57%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 7%).

Beurre Blanc pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 57%, 84%. 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#EDE1BE

RGB237, 225, 190

HSL45°, 57%, 84%

HSV45°, 20%, 93%

CMYK0, 5, 20, 7

Decimal15589822

CSS RGBrgb(237, 225, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 57%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Consentino 247

ΔE 1.5 · #E9DDBB

Vista Paint

French Sonnet K-494

ΔE 1.5 · #F1E4BF

Dulux

Te Rapa NZ10C2

ΔE 1.8 · #EBE3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Egg Noodle 867

ΔE 1.9 · #F1E3BD

Behr

Cornerstone 330E-2

ΔE 2.1 · #EEE2C3

Valspar

Paper Moon 3007-8C

ΔE 2.1 · #EFDEBB

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.4 · #EFE6C0

PPG

Millet 12-10

ΔE 2.4 · #F0DEBB

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Wax DE6163

ΔE 2.8 · #F6E6C5

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 2.8 · #EADFB7

Sherwin-Williams

Lily SW6693

ΔE 2.8 · #F3E8C2

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 3.8 · #F6E1BC

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.1 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#EDE1BE

#BFCBED

Analogous

#EDCBBF

#EDE1BE

#E2EDBF

Triadic

#EDE1BE

#BFEDE2

#E2BFED

Split-Complementary

#EDE1BE

#BFE2ED

#CBBFED

Tetradic

#EDE1BE

#BFEDCB

#BFCBED

#EDBFE2

Monochromatic

#CDAB47

#DDC683

#EDE1BE

#FAF6EB

Rectangle

#EDE1BE

#CBEDBF

#BFCBED

#E2BFED

Compound

#EDE1BE

#E2EDBF

#BFCBED

#CBBFED

Variations

Lighter

#F1E8CC

#F2ECDB

#F6F4EB

Darker

#DDC479

#C09B2C

#715B18

Saturation

#DDDACF

#EDE2BF

#F6E6B6

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE1BE

#EBE2BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE1BE

#E3E3C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE1BE

#EFDCE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beurre Blanc 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

#F1D5AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE1BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDACE

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#93A4D9

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: #EDE1BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE1BE;

CSS Variable

--color-beurre-blanc: #EDE1BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beurre-blanc': '#EDE1BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE1BE] text-[#EDE1BE]

SCSS

$beurre-blanc: #EDE1BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE1BE?

#EDE1BE is Beurre Blanc, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE1BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beurre Blanc?

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

What colors pair well with Beurre Blanc?

Beurre Blanc 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 Beurre Blanc?

You can download Beurre Blanc 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 Beurre Blanc?

The hex code is #EDE1BE. In RGB it's 237, 225, 190, and in HSL it's 45°, 57%, 84%.

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