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Creamy Ivory

#EEDDAA

RGB 238, 221, 170 · HSL 45°, 67%, 80% · CMYK 0, 7, 29, 7

Creamy Ivory is #EEDDAA in HEX — rgb(238, 221, 170), hsl(45°, 67%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 7%).

Creamy Ivory pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 67%, 80%. 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#EEDDAA

RGB238, 221, 170

HSL45°, 67%, 80%

HSV45°, 29%, 93%

CMYK0, 7, 29, 7

Decimal15654314

CSS RGBrgb(238, 221, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 67%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tortilla DE5436

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDBA7

Sherwin-Williams

Lantern Light SW6687

ΔE 1.7 · #F4E1AE

Dulux

Very Cashmere S16F2

ΔE 1.8 · #ECDDAD

Behr

Refreshing Tea PPU8-12

ΔE 1.9 · #EBDDA7

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 2 · #F3DEA9

Vista Paint

Shortcake C-867

ΔE 2 · #EEDAAA

Benjamin Moore

Harp 213

ΔE 2.1 · #F2E3B0

Kilz

Bartlett LE230-01

ΔE 2.2 · #F3E3B1

Valspar

Pecan Cream 3006-4B

ΔE 2.6 · #F3E4AF

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 2.7 · #F6DFAD

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 2.7 · #F4DEA8

Hallman-Lindsay

Shortcake 868

ΔE 2.8 · #EEDAAC

PPG

Dusty Yellow 1209-3

ΔE 2.9 · #F5DEAE

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.4 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EEDDAA

#AABBEE

Analogous

#EEBBAA

#EEDDAA

#DDEEAA

Triadic

#EEDDAA

#AAEEDD

#DDAAEE

Split-Complementary

#EEDDAA

#AADDEE

#BBAAEE

Tetradic

#EEDDAA

#AAEEBB

#AABBEE

#EEAADD

Monochromatic

#D5AA2A

#E2C46A

#EEDDAA

#FBF7EA

Rectangle

#EEDDAA

#BBEEAA

#AABBEE

#DDAAEE

Compound

#EEDDAA

#DDEEAA

#AABBEE

#BBAAEE

Variations

Lighter

#F2E4BB

#F2E9CF

#F6F1E5

Darker

#E4C363

#C39A1E

#745A0F

Saturation

#D6D1C2

#EEDDAA

#F7E1A1

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEDDAA

#EBDFAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEDDAA

#E0E0B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEDDAA

#F1D6DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Creamy Ivory 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

#F2D29B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEDDAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFD7BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#7F96DC

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #EEDDAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEDDAA;

CSS Variable

--color-creamy-ivory: #EEDDAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'creamy-ivory': '#EEDDAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEDDAA] text-[#EEDDAA]

SCSS

$creamy-ivory: #EEDDAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEDDAA?

#EEDDAA is Creamy Ivory, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEDDAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Creamy Ivory?

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

What colors pair well with Creamy Ivory?

Creamy Ivory 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 Creamy Ivory?

You can download Creamy Ivory 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 Creamy Ivory?

The hex code is #EEDDAA. In RGB it's 238, 221, 170, and in HSL it's 45°, 67%, 80%.

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