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Royal

#EEE9D6

RGB 238, 233, 214 · HSL 47°, 41%, 89% · CMYK 0, 2, 10, 7

Royal is #EEE9D6 in HEX — rgb(238, 233, 214), hsl(47°, 41%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 10%, 7%).

Royal pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 41%, 89%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EEE9D6

RGB238, 233, 214

HSL47°, 41%, 89%

HSV47°, 10%, 93%

CMYK0, 2, 10, 7

Decimal15657430

CSS RGBrgb(238, 233, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 41%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Royal 939

Exact match

Behr

Summer Jasmine PPU9-15

ΔE 0.7 · #EEEAD8

Valspar

Romano 7003-15

ΔE 0.7 · #EDE7D4

PPG

Creamy White 1105-1

ΔE 0.8 · #F0E9D6

Vista Paint

Amazing Grace K-1286

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE8D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Olive Tint 390

ΔE 0.9 · #EFEBD7

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.1 · #EDE9D8

IKEA

IKEA012 12

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE7D3

Sherwin-Williams

Restful White SW7563

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE8D7

Dulux

Handmade Linen Quarter S16D1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Antique White DEW351

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE6D5

Kilz

Shea Butter LJ200

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE5D3

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE6D1

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.9 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 3.5 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.9 · #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

#EEE9D6

#D7DCEE

Analogous

#EEDED7

#EEE9D6

#E8EED7

Triadic

#EEE9D6

#D7EEE9

#E9D7EE

Split-Complementary

#EEE9D6

#D7E8EE

#DED7EE

Tetradic

#EEE9D6

#D7EEDE

#D7DCEE

#EED7E8

Monochromatic

#C1AF6C

#D8CCA2

#EEE9D6

#F7F5ED

Rectangle

#EEE9D6

#DCEED7

#D7DCEE

#E9D7EE

Compound

#EEE9D6

#E8EED7

#D7DCEE

#DED7EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2EEDF

#F4F1E8

#F8F7F2

Darker

#D5C796

#B59D45

#6B5C26

Saturation

#E6E5DF

#EEE9D7

#F7EECF

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE9D6

#EEE9D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE9D6

#EAEAD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE9D6

#EFE6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Royal 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

#F2DBBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE9D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE0E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A9B3D5

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: #EEE9D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE9D6;

CSS Variable

--color-royal: #EEE9D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'royal': '#EEE9D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE9D6] text-[#EEE9D6]

SCSS

$royal: #EEE9D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE9D6?

#EEE9D6 is Royal, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE9D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Royal?

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

What colors pair well with Royal?

Royal 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 Royal?

You can download Royal 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 Royal?

The hex code is #EEE9D6. In RGB it's 238, 233, 214, and in HSL it's 47°, 41%, 89%.

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