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Natural

#EFE6C8

RGB 239, 230, 200 · HSL 46°, 55%, 86% · CMYK 0, 4, 16, 6

Natural is #EFE6C8 in HEX — rgb(239, 230, 200), hsl(46°, 55%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 16%, 6%).

Natural pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 55%, 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#EFE6C8

RGB239, 230, 200

HSL46°, 55%, 86%

HSV46°, 16%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 16, 6

Decimal15722184

CSS RGBrgb(239, 230, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 55%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Natural 253

Exact match

Behr

YL-W6 YL-W6

ΔE 0.7 · #EDE4C6

PPG

Soleil 1093-2 · 12-27

ΔE 0.8 · #F0E5C7

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 0.8 · #F1E6C8

Vista Paint

Sphere C-12

ΔE 1 · #F2E8CB

Dunn-Edwards

Calla Lily DE5498

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE6C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Sphere 13

ΔE 1.4 · #F2E8CC

Dulux

Jodhpurs Half S14F1H

ΔE 1.7 · #F0E3C6

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 1.7 · #F5EACC

Valspar

Spirited 7003-19

ΔE 1.8 · #F4E8C8

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 2.2 · #EEEACD

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.2 · #F8E7C9

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 3.3 · #F1ECC9

IKEA

IKEA098 98

ΔE 3.6 · #E5E1BF

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.8 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#EFE6C8

#C8D1EF

Analogous

#EFD2C8

#EFE6C8

#E4EFC8

Triadic

#EFE6C8

#C8EFE6

#E6C8EF

Split-Complementary

#EFE6C8

#C8E4EF

#D2C8EF

Tetradic

#EFE6C8

#C8EFD2

#C8D1EF

#EFC8E4

Monochromatic

#CDB051

#DECB8C

#EFE6C8

#F9F6EB

Rectangle

#EFE6C8

#D1EFC8

#C8D1EF

#E6C8EF

Compound

#EFE6C8

#E4EFC8

#C8D1EF

#D2C8EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2EBD3

#F4EFE0

#F7F5EE

Darker

#DDC881

#C2A030

#735E1A

Saturation

#E1DED5

#EFE6C8

#F7EAC0

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE6C8

#EEE7C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE6C8

#E8E8CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE6C8

#F1E2E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Natural 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

#F3D9B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE6C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0DED5

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.

#9AA9DA

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: #EFE6C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE6C8;

CSS Variable

--color-natural: #EFE6C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'natural': '#EFE6C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE6C8] text-[#EFE6C8]

SCSS

$natural: #EFE6C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE6C8?

#EFE6C8 is Natural, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE6C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Natural?

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

What colors pair well with Natural?

Natural 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 Natural?

You can download Natural 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 Natural?

The hex code is #EFE6C8. In RGB it's 239, 230, 200, and in HSL it's 46°, 55%, 86%.

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