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Paper Moon

#EFDEBB

RGB 239, 222, 187 · HSL 40°, 62%, 84% · CMYK 0, 7, 22, 6

Paper Moon is #EFDEBB in HEX — rgb(239, 222, 187), hsl(40°, 62%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 22%, 6%).

Paper Moon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 62%, 84%. 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#EFDEBB

RGB239, 222, 187

HSL40°, 62%, 84%

HSV40°, 22%, 94%

CMYK0, 7, 22, 6

Decimal15720123

CSS RGBrgb(239, 222, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 62%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Paper Moon 3007-8C

Exact match

PPG

Millet 12-10

ΔE 0.4 · #F0DEBB

Benjamin Moore

Standish HC-32

ΔE 1 · #ECDCBA

Dunn-Edwards

Cameo DEC742

ΔE 1.3 · #F2DEBC

Vista Paint

Rotunda Gold C-894

ΔE 1.6 · #F4E0BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Nothing Less 875

ΔE 1.6 · #F2DEB9

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 1.8 · #EAD9B6

Behr

Cracked Wheat 320E-2

ΔE 1.8 · #F5E2BE

Kilz

Lion'S Roar LE170-01

ΔE 2.3 · #F6E1BC

Sherwin-Williams

Jersey Cream SW6379

ΔE 2.4 · #F5DEBB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 2.8 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 3.1 · #EFDBB3

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 4 · #EFE6C0

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 4.2 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#EFDEBB

#BDCEEF

Analogous

#EFC5BD

#EFDEBB

#E7EFBD

Triadic

#EFDEBB

#BDEFDF

#DFBDEF

Split-Complementary

#EFDEBB

#BDE7EF

#C5BDEF

Tetradic

#EFDEBB

#BDEFC5

#BDCEEF

#EFBDE7

Monochromatic

#D2A241

#E1C07F

#EFDEBB

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#EFDEBB

#CEEFBD

#BDCEEF

#DFBDEF

Compound

#EFDEBB

#E7EFBD

#BDCEEF

#C5BDEF

Variations

Lighter

#F3E5CA

#F3EBDA

#F7F3EB

Darker

#E2BE75

#C69125

#755514

Saturation

#DED9CF

#EFDFBD

#F7E1B5

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFDEBB

#EAE1BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFDEBB

#E1E1C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFDEBB

#F1D9DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Paper Moon 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

#F3D3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFDEBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D8CC

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.

#90A9DD

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: #EFDEBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFDEBB;

CSS Variable

--color-paper-moon: #EFDEBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paper-moon': '#EFDEBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFDEBB] text-[#EFDEBB]

SCSS

$paper-moon: #EFDEBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFDEBB?

#EFDEBB is Paper Moon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFDEBB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paper Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Paper Moon?

Paper Moon 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 Paper Moon?

You can download Paper Moon 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 Paper Moon?

The hex code is #EFDEBB. In RGB it's 239, 222, 187, and in HSL it's 40°, 62%, 84%.

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