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Chanoyu

#EFF0D6

RGB 239, 240, 214 · HSL 62°, 46%, 89% · CMYK 0, 0, 11, 6

Chanoyu is #EFF0D6 in HEX — rgb(239, 240, 214), hsl(62°, 46%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 6%).

Chanoyu pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 46%, 89%. 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#EFF0D6

RGB239, 240, 214

HSL62°, 46%, 89%

HSV62°, 11%, 94%

CMYK0, 0, 11, 6

Decimal15724758

CSS RGBrgb(239, 240, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 46%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chanoyu M330-1

Exact match

PPG

Morning Glow 1216-1

ΔE 0.4 · #EEF0D6

Benjamin Moore

Cream 2146-60

ΔE 1.1 · #F3F2D8

Dulux

Olive Creed Quarter S18F1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #F2F3DA

Dunn-Edwards

Shyness DEW349

ΔE 1.2 · #F3F3D9

Vista Paint

Burst of Spring K-391

ΔE 1.3 · #F2F2D6

Valspar

Grassy Field 6004-5A

ΔE 1.6 · #EDEFD8

Kilz

In Paradise LG210-01

ΔE 2.5 · #ECF1D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Tender Shoot 782

ΔE 2.5 · #E8EACE

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.9 · #F7F8DF

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 3 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 3.3 · #ECEAD5

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 4.4 · #F0EDDB

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 5.1 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 6.6 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#EFF0D6

#D7D6F0

Analogous

#F0E4D6

#EFF0D6

#E2F0D6

Triadic

#EFF0D6

#D6EFF0

#F0D6EF

Split-Complementary

#EFF0D6

#D6E2F0

#E4D6F0

Tetradic

#EFF0D6

#D6F0E4

#D7D6F0

#F0D6E2

Monochromatic

#C3C766

#D9DB9E

#EFF0D6

#F8F8EC

Rectangle

#EFF0D6

#D6F0D7

#D7D6F0

#F0D6EF

Compound

#EFF0D6

#E2F0D6

#D7D6F0

#E4D6F0

Variations

Lighter

#F2F3DE

#F4F5E8

#F8F8F2

Darker

#D7D992

#B8BC3E

#6C6F22

Saturation

#E7E7DF

#EFF0D6

#F6F7CE

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFF0D6

#F3EDD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFF0D6

#F0F0DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFF0D6

#F1ECEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Chanoyu 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

#F3E1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFF0D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E6E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A8A6D8

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: #EFF0D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFF0D6;

CSS Variable

--color-chanoyu: #EFF0D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chanoyu': '#EFF0D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFF0D6] text-[#EFF0D6]

SCSS

$chanoyu: #EFF0D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFF0D6?

#EFF0D6 is Chanoyu, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFF0D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chanoyu?

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

What colors pair well with Chanoyu?

Chanoyu 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 Chanoyu?

You can download Chanoyu 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 Chanoyu?

The hex code is #EFF0D6. In RGB it's 239, 240, 214, and in HSL it's 62°, 46%, 89%.

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