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Proper Temperature

#EEEDC8

RGB 238, 237, 200 · HSL 58°, 53%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 16, 7

Proper Temperature is #EEEDC8 in HEX — rgb(238, 237, 200), hsl(58°, 53%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 7%).

Proper Temperature pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 58°, 53%, 86%. 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#EEEDC8

RGB238, 237, 200

HSL58°, 53%, 86%

HSV58°, 16%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 16, 7

Decimal15658440

CSS RGBrgb(238, 237, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(58, 53%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Proper Temperature M310-2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Elfin Magic 775

ΔE 0.7 · #EEEECA

Vista Paint

Chipper Tint K-398

ΔE 1 · #EEEFC9

PPG

Passionate Pause 1220-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EDEFCB

Dulux

Apple Slice Half S18G1H

ΔE 1.7 · #F3F2CD

Valspar

Lime Ice 6008-7A

ΔE 1.8 · #EBEBC3

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 1.8 · #F1ECC9

Dunn-Edwards

Natural Light DE5505

ΔE 2.1 · #F1EBC8

Benjamin Moore

Ginseng 386

ΔE 2.5 · #F6F1CE

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 2.9 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 3.6 · #EFE6C0

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.2 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 4.9 · #FFF5D1

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 5.3 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 9.2 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EEEDC8

#C8CAEE

Analogous

#EEDAC8

#EEEDC8

#DDEEC8

Triadic

#EEEDC8

#C8EEED

#EDC8EE

Split-Complementary

#EEEDC8

#C8DDEE

#DAC8EE

Tetradic

#EEEDC8

#C8EEDA

#C8CAEE

#EEC8DD

Monochromatic

#CAC653

#DCDA8E

#EEEDC8

#F9F9EB

Rectangle

#EEEDC8

#CAEEC8

#C8CAEE

#EDC8EE

Compound

#EEEDC8

#DDEEC8

#C8CAEE

#DAC8EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2F1D3

#F3F3E0

#F7F7EE

Darker

#DCD983

#BFBA32

#716E1B

Saturation

#E1E1D6

#EEEDC8

#F7F5C0

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEEDC8

#F2EAC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEEDC8

#EDEDCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEEDC8

#F1E8EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Proper Temperature 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

#F2DEB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEEDC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE3D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#9C9ED9

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: #EEEDC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEEDC8;

CSS Variable

--color-proper-temperature: #EEEDC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'proper-temperature': '#EEEDC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEEDC8] text-[#EEEDC8]

SCSS

$proper-temperature: #EEEDC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEEDC8?

#EEEDC8 is Proper Temperature, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEEDC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Proper Temperature?

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

What colors pair well with Proper Temperature?

Proper Temperature 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 Proper Temperature?

You can download Proper Temperature 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 Proper Temperature?

The hex code is #EEEDC8. In RGB it's 238, 237, 200, and in HSL it's 58°, 53%, 86%.

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