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Proper Temperature

#EDE5C7

RGB 237, 229, 199 · HSL 47°, 51%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 16, 7

Proper Temperature is #EDE5C7 in HEX — rgb(237, 229, 199), hsl(47°, 51%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 16%, 7%).

Proper Temperature pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 51%, 85%. 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#EDE5C7

RGB237, 229, 199

HSL47°, 51%, 85%

HSV47°, 16%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 16, 7

Decimal15590855

CSS RGBrgb(237, 229, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 51%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

YL-W6 YL-W6

ΔE 0.5 · #EDE4C6

Benjamin Moore

Natural 253

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE6C8

Dunn-Edwards

Calla Lily DE5498

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE6C8

Vista Paint

Cheese Please C-383

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE4C8

PPG

Soleil 1093-2 · 12-27

ΔE 1.2 · #F0E5C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Garden Seat 789

ΔE 1.2 · #EBE6C7

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 1.3 · #F1E6C8

Dulux

Arctic Daisy Half S16F1H

ΔE 1.9 · #F0EACD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.2 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Chamomile SW6399

ΔE 2.2 · #E9E0C5

Valspar

Desert Flower 6008-5A

ΔE 2.2 · #F2EBCB

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 3.1 · #E5E1BF

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 3.4 · #F1ECC9

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.7 · #F8E7C9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.7 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#EDE5C7

#C5CEEC

Analogous

#ECD0C5

#EDE5C7

#E1ECC5

Triadic

#EDE5C7

#C5ECE4

#E4C5EC

Split-Complementary

#EDE5C7

#C5E1EC

#D0C5EC

Tetradic

#EDE5C7

#C5ECD0

#C5CEEC

#ECC5E1

Monochromatic

#C7AD52

#DAC98B

#EDE5C7

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#EDE5C7

#CEECC5

#C5CEEC

#E4C5EC

Compound

#EDE5C7

#E1ECC5

#C5CEEC

#D0C5EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E9D1

#F2EEDE

#F6F4ED

Darker

#D9C682

#BA9D34

#6E5C1D

Saturation

#DFDCD3

#ECE4C5

#F6E9BC

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE5C7

#ECE5C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE5C7

#E6E6CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE5C7

#EFE1E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Proper Temperature 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

#F1D8B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE5C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDDD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#9AA7D7

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: #EDE5C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE5C7;

CSS Variable

--color-proper-temperature: #EDE5C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'proper-temperature': '#EDE5C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE5C7] text-[#EDE5C7]

SCSS

$proper-temperature: #EDE5C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE5C7?

#EDE5C7 is Proper Temperature, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE5C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Proper Temperature?

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

What colors pair well with Proper Temperature?

Proper Temperature 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 Proper Temperature?

You can download Proper Temperature 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 Proper Temperature?

The hex code is #EDE5C7. In RGB it's 237, 229, 199, and in HSL it's 47°, 51%, 85%.

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