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Chanoyu

#EEE8D2

RGB 238, 232, 210 · HSL 47°, 45%, 88% · CMYK 0, 3, 12, 7

Chanoyu is #EEE8D2 in HEX — rgb(238, 232, 210), hsl(47°, 45%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 12%, 7%).

Chanoyu pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 45%, 88%. 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#EEE8D2

RGB238, 232, 210

HSL47°, 45%, 88%

HSV47°, 12%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 12, 7

Decimal15657170

CSS RGBrgb(238, 232, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 45%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ginger Sugar 6007-3A

ΔE 0.5 · #EEE8D1

PPG

Instant Relief 1096-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EDE7D2

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 0.8 · #ECE6D1

Dulux

Handmade Linen Quarter S16D1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE8D3

Vista Paint

Lovely Lace K-1290

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE7D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Twill 14

ΔE 0.9 · #F0E8D3

Benjamin Moore

Wheat CC-220

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE6CF

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE7D3

Behr

Ancient Ivory BWC-16

ΔE 1.6 · #EBE9D4

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 1.6 · #ECEAD5

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 2 · #F5EDD7

Dunn-Edwards

Dusky Moon DE5526

ΔE 2.2 · #EDECD7

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 2.6 · #F5ECD9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3.7 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.7 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#EEE8D2

#D3D9EE

Analogous

#EEDAD3

#EEE8D2

#E6EED3

Triadic

#EEE8D2

#D3EEE8

#E8D3EE

Split-Complementary

#EEE8D2

#D3E6EE

#DAD3EE

Tetradic

#EEE8D2

#D3EEDA

#D3D9EE

#EED3E6

Monochromatic

#C4AF64

#D9CC9B

#EEE8D2

#F8F6ED

Rectangle

#EEE8D2

#D9EED3

#D3D9EE

#E8D3EE

Compound

#EEE8D2

#E6EED3

#D3D9EE

#DAD3EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2EDDC

#F4F1E6

#F8F6F1

Darker

#D7C890

#B99E3E

#6D5D23

Saturation

#E5E3DC

#EEE8D3

#F7EDCA

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE8D2

#EEE8D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE8D2

#E9E9D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE8D2

#EFE5E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chanoyu 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

#F2DBB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE8D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE0DD

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.

#A6B1D7

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: #EEE8D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE8D2;

CSS Variable

--color-chanoyu: #EEE8D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chanoyu': '#EEE8D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE8D2] text-[#EEE8D2]

SCSS

$chanoyu: #EEE8D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE8D2?

#EEE8D2 is Chanoyu, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE8D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chanoyu?

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

What colors pair well with Chanoyu?

Chanoyu 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 Chanoyu?

You can download Chanoyu 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 Chanoyu?

The hex code is #EEE8D2. In RGB it's 238, 232, 210, and in HSL it's 47°, 45%, 88%.

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