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Dorset Cream

#EFD5A1

RGB 239, 213, 161 · HSL 40°, 71%, 78% · CMYK 0, 11, 33, 6

Dorset Cream is #EFD5A1 in HEX — rgb(239, 213, 161), hsl(40°, 71%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 33%, 6%).

Dorset Cream pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 71%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EFD5A1

RGB239, 213, 161

HSL40°, 71%, 78%

HSV40°, 33%, 94%

CMYK0, 11, 33, 6

Decimal15717793

CSS RGBrgb(239, 213, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 71%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

Exact match

PPG

Upbeat 1106-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F1D9A5

Dunn-Edwards

Midland Tan DE5366

ΔE 1.7 · #F3D5A1

Dutch Boy

Apricot White VS-9114

ΔE 1.7 · #F4D6A2

Sherwin-Williams

Sunbeam Yellow SW0078

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D39D

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 1.8 · #E9D19E

Benjamin Moore

Barley 199 · CC-180

ΔE 1.9 · #EED8A5

Behr

Harmonious Gold M300-3

ΔE 1.9 · #EBD59F

Valspar

Honeysuckle Beige 3007-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #E8CF99

Kilz

Yellow Lotus TB-84

ΔE 2.6 · #F7DCA7

Vista Paint

Dainty Flower C-902

ΔE 2.6 · #F5D5A3

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Flower 903

ΔE 2.8 · #F5D5A4

Dulux

Tangent S14F2

ΔE 2.9 · #EAD1A2

IKEA

IKEA092 92

ΔE 3.5 · #F3DEA9

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.7 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EFD5A1

#9FBAEF

Analogous

#EFAC9F

#EFD5A1

#E1EF9F

Triadic

#EFD5A1

#9FEFD4

#D49FEF

Split-Complementary

#EFD5A1

#9FE1EF

#AC9FEF

Tetradic

#EFD5A1

#9FEFAC

#9FBAEF

#EF9FE1

Monochromatic

#D19723

#E4B75E

#EFD5A1

#FAF1E0

#FBF5E9

Rectangle

#EFD5A1

#BAEF9F

#9FBAEF

#D49FEF

Compound

#EFD5A1

#E1EF9F

#9FBAEF

#AC9FEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2DDB2

#F2E4C9

#F5EFE2

Darker

#E7B758

#C38A18

#74510C

Saturation

#D3CBBB

#EFD49F

#F7D797

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFD5A1

#E7DBA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFD5A1

#DADAA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFD5A1

#F1CED4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Dorset Cream 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

#F3CC94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFD5A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D1B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#7598DD

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #EFD5A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFD5A1;

CSS Variable

--color-dorset-cream: #EFD5A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dorset-cream': '#EFD5A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFD5A1] text-[#EFD5A1]

SCSS

$dorset-cream: #EFD5A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFD5A1?

#EFD5A1 is Dorset Cream, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFD5A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dorset Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Dorset Cream?

Dorset Cream 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 Dorset Cream?

You can download Dorset Cream 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 Dorset Cream?

The hex code is #EFD5A1. In RGB it's 239, 213, 161, and in HSL it's 40°, 71%, 78%.

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