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Soft Shamrock

#EFF1CD

RGB 239, 241, 205 · HSL 63°, 56%, 87% · CMYK 1, 0, 15, 5

Soft Shamrock is #EFF1CD in HEX — rgb(239, 241, 205), hsl(63°, 56%, 87%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 15%, 5%).

Soft Shamrock pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 56%, 87%. 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#EFF1CD

RGB239, 241, 205

HSL63°, 56%, 87%

HSV63°, 15%, 95%

CMYK1, 0, 15, 5

Decimal15725005

CSS RGBrgb(239, 241, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 56%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Soft Shamrock K-390

Exact match

PPG

Passionate Pause 1220-2

ΔE 0.7 · #EDEFCB

Dulux

Olive Creed Half S18F1H

ΔE 1.1 · #EFF0CE

Valspar

Sheer Green 6007-7A

ΔE 1.1 · #EDF0CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Elfin Magic 775

ΔE 1.2 · #EEEECA

Behr

Proper Temperature M310-2

ΔE 1.7 · #EEEDC8

Benjamin Moore

Lime 393

ΔE 2.7 · #F2F4CB

Kilz

Lemon Ice LF220-01

ΔE 2.9 · #F1ECC9

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Blossom DE5518

ΔE 3 · #F4F2D3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.5 · #EEEACD

Sherwin-Williams

Daybreak SW6700

ΔE 4.5 · #F3EAC6

Colorhouse

Air .04 Air-04

ΔE 5 · #FFF5D1

IKEA

IKEA161 161

ΔE 5.3 · #EFE6C0

Farrow & Ball

House White 2012

ΔE 6.3 · #F1E6C8

Dutch Boy

Creamy Mint DCP-0755

ΔE 8.9 · #D4E2C8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 15.4 · #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

#EFF1CD

#CDCBF0

Analogous

#F0E0CB

#EFF1CD

#DCF0CB

Triadic

#EFF1CD

#CBEFF0

#F0CBEF

Split-Complementary

#EFF1CD

#CBDCF0

#E0CBF0

Tetradic

#EFF1CD

#CBF0E0

#CDCBF0

#F0CBDC

Monochromatic

#C9CF54

#DCE090

#EFF1CD

#F9F9EB

Rectangle

#EFF1CD

#CBF0CD

#CDCBF0

#F0CBEF

Compound

#EFF1CD

#DCF0CB

#CDCBF0

#E0CBF0

Variations

Lighter

#F2F3D6

#F4F5E2

#F7F8EF

Darker

#DBDF84

#BEC52F

#707519

Saturation

#E3E3D8

#EFF0CB

#F5F8C4

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

18.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFF1CD

#F5EDCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFF1CD

#F1F1D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFF1CD

#F2ECEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Soft Shamrock 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

#F3E1B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFF1CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E6D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEDE9

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.

#A09DDC

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: #EFF1CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFF1CD;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-shamrock: #EFF1CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-shamrock': '#EFF1CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFF1CD] text-[#EFF1CD]

SCSS

$soft-shamrock: #EFF1CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFF1CD?

#EFF1CD is Soft Shamrock, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EFF1CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft Shamrock?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Shamrock?

Soft Shamrock 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 Soft Shamrock?

You can download Soft Shamrock 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 Soft Shamrock?

The hex code is #EFF1CD. In RGB it's 239, 241, 205, and in HSL it's 63°, 56%, 87%.

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