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Sauerkraut

#EEE0B9

RGB 238, 224, 185 · HSL 44°, 61%, 83% · CMYK 0, 6, 22, 7

Sauerkraut is #EEE0B9 in HEX — rgb(238, 224, 185), hsl(44°, 61%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 7%).

Sauerkraut pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 61%, 83%. 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#EEE0B9

RGB238, 224, 185

HSL44°, 61%, 83%

HSV44°, 22%, 93%

CMYK0, 6, 22, 7

Decimal15655097

CSS RGBrgb(238, 224, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 61%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Summer 206 · CC-190

ΔE 0.7 · #EFE0B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Egg Noodle 867

ΔE 1.2 · #F1E3BD

Vista Paint

Egg Noodle C-866

ΔE 1.3 · #F2E3BD

Valspar

Demure Yellow 3006-6C

ΔE 1.3 · #F2E1BA

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 1.4 · #EADFB7

Sherwin-Williams

Full Moon SW6679

ΔE 1.7 · #F4E3BC

Behr

Taj Mahal M300-2

ΔE 1.9 · #F4E2BC

PPG

Limitless 1091-3

ΔE 2.2 · #F0DDB8

Dulux

Arctic Daisy S16F1

ΔE 2.7 · #EBE3BE

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 2.7 · #EFE6C0

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 3 · #F6E1BC

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 3.4 · #F2DEBC

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.1 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 5.6 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#EEE0B9

#B9C7EE

Analogous

#EEC6B9

#EEE0B9

#E2EEB9

Triadic

#EEE0B9

#B9EEE0

#E0B9EE

Split-Complementary

#EEE0B9

#B9E2EE

#C6B9EE

Tetradic

#EEE0B9

#B9EEC6

#B9C7EE

#EEB9E2

Monochromatic

#D0A93E

#DFC57C

#EEE0B9

#FAF6EA

Rectangle

#EEE0B9

#C7EEB9

#B9C7EE

#E0B9EE

Compound

#EEE0B9

#E2EEB9

#B9C7EE

#C6B9EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1E6C7

#F2EBD8

#F6F3E9

Darker

#E0C372

#C39926

#735A14

Saturation

#DCD7CC

#EEE0B9

#F7E4B1

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE0B9

#EBE2BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE0B9

#E2E2BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE0B9

#F0DBDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sauerkraut 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

#F2D5A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE0B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFDACA

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.

#8DA2DB

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: #EEE0B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE0B9;

CSS Variable

--color-sauerkraut: #EEE0B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sauerkraut': '#EEE0B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE0B9] text-[#EEE0B9]

SCSS

$sauerkraut: #EEE0B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE0B9?

#EEE0B9 is Sauerkraut, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE0B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sauerkraut?

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

What colors pair well with Sauerkraut?

Sauerkraut 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 Sauerkraut?

You can download Sauerkraut 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 Sauerkraut?

The hex code is #EEE0B9. In RGB it's 238, 224, 185, and in HSL it's 44°, 61%, 83%.

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