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Chia

#EEECB5

RGB 238, 236, 181 · HSL 58°, 63%, 82% · CMYK 0, 1, 24, 7

Chia is #EEECB5 in HEX — rgb(238, 236, 181), hsl(58°, 63%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 24%, 7%).

Chia pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 63%, 82%. 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#EEECB5

RGB238, 236, 181

HSL58°, 63%, 82%

HSV58°, 24%, 93%

CMYK0, 1, 24, 7

Decimal15658165

CSS RGBrgb(238, 236, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 63%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mystic Melon 1218-2

ΔE 0.4 · #EDEBB4

Kilz

Mini Green LF240-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EBEDB6

Valspar

Gleeful 6008-7B

ΔE 1.7 · #E9EBB5

Benjamin Moore

Cypress 388

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE8B1

Dulux

Crisp S18G2

ΔE 2.2 · #EBEAAF

Vista Paint

Sprig of Sage K-429

ΔE 2.5 · #EDE8B5

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 2.6 · #ECEBAF

Behr

Rainforest Dew 390E-3

ΔE 3.3 · #E5E3AB

Sherwin-Williams

Springtime SW6708

ΔE 3.3 · #E9E5B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Appeal 798

ΔE 4.1 · #EFE4AE

Dunn-Edwards

Fine Linen DE5470

ΔE 4.5 · #FAF5C3

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 4.5 · #FBEFBB

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 8.8 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 9 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.3 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 15.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#EEECB5

#B4B6EE

Analogous

#EECFB4

#EEECB5

#D3EEB4

Triadic

#EEECB5

#B4EEEC

#ECB4EE

Split-Complementary

#EEECB5

#B4D3EE

#CFB4EE

Tetradic

#EEECB5

#B4EECF

#B4B6EE

#EEB4D3

Monochromatic

#D2CD37

#E0DC76

#EEECB5

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#EEECB5

#B6EEB4

#B4B6EE

#ECB4EE

Compound

#EEECB5

#D3EEB4

#B4B6EE

#CFB4EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1F0C3

#F2F1D5

#F6F6E8

Darker

#E1DD6D

#C3BD23

#737012

Saturation

#DAD9C8

#EEECB4

#F7F4AC

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEECB5

#F4E8B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEECB5

#ECECBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEECB5

#F2E4E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chia 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

#F2DEA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEECB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE3C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#888BDB

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: #EEECB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEECB5;

CSS Variable

--color-chia: #EEECB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chia': '#EEECB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEECB5] text-[#EEECB5]

SCSS

$chia: #EEECB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEECB5?

#EEECB5 is Chia, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEECB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chia?

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

What colors pair well with Chia?

Chia 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 Chia?

You can download Chia 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 Chia?

The hex code is #EEECB5. In RGB it's 238, 236, 181, and in HSL it's 58°, 63%, 82%.

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