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Antique White

#EFE8DA

RGB 239, 232, 218 · HSL 40°, 40%, 90% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 6

Antique White is #EFE8DA in HEX — rgb(239, 232, 218), hsl(40°, 40%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 6%).

Antique White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 40%, 90%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EFE8DA

RGB239, 232, 218

HSL40°, 40%, 90%

HSV40°, 9%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 6

Decimal15722714

CSS RGBrgb(239, 232, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 40%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Antique White 7002-20

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Creamy SW7012

ΔE 0.5 · #EFE8DB

PPG

Edelweiss 14-23

ΔE 0.6 · #EEE8D9

Vista Paint

Hint of Vanilla C-0

ΔE 0.6 · #EEE7DA

Dunn-Edwards

Ball of String DE6190

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E8D9

Dulux

Duvauchelle NZ9F5

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE7D9

Behr

Chenille Spread HDC-NT-03

ΔE 0.9 · #F1E8D9

Benjamin Moore

White 970 · CC-50

ΔE 1 · #ECE7D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Hint Of Vanilla 1

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE8DC

Kilz

Himalaya LJ240

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EADE

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 1.4 · #F3ECDE

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.4 · #F2ECDE

Farrow & Ball

James White 2010

ΔE 1.9 · #EDE9D8

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 2.8 · #F0EEE2

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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 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

#EFE8DA

#DBE2F0

Analogous

#F0DFDB

#EFE8DA

#ECF0DB

Triadic

#EFE8DA

#DBF0E9

#E9DBF0

Split-Complementary

#EFE8DA

#DBECF0

#DFDBF0

Tetradic

#EFE8DA

#DBF0DF

#DBE2F0

#F0DBEC

Monochromatic

#C2A770

#D9C8A6

#EFE8DA

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#EFE8DA

#E2F0DB

#DBE2F0

#E9DBF0

Compound

#EFE8DA

#ECF0DB

#DBE2F0

#DFDBF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3EDE2

#F5F1EA

#F9F7F4

Darker

#D6C29A

#B69147

#6B5528

Saturation

#E9E7E2

#F0E9DB

#F7EBD4

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE8DA

#EDE9DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE8DA

#E9E9DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE8DA

#F0E6E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Antique White 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

#F3DBBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE8DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E0E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AAB8D5

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: #EFE8DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE8DA;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-white: #EFE8DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-white': '#EFE8DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE8DA] text-[#EFE8DA]

SCSS

$antique-white: #EFE8DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE8DA?

#EFE8DA is Antique White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE8DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Antique White?

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

What colors pair well with Antique White?

Antique White 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 Antique White?

You can download Antique White 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 Antique White?

The hex code is #EFE8DA. In RGB it's 239, 232, 218, and in HSL it's 40°, 40%, 90%.

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