#E4D7B3
- Brightness
- 215.2
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 44°, 48%, 80%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 86.2, -1.2, 19.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 6%, 21%, 11%
- PNG size
- 5.7 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, vivid warm hue
Recommended text: Black (14.67:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #E4D7B3
Common Name: Little Greene Paint - White Lead Dark
RGB: (228, 215, 179)
HSL: (43°, 48%, 80%)
Contrast vs White: 3.3:1 (AA Pass)
Contrast vs Black: 14.0:1 (AA Pass)
Mood and Popularity:
This soft, creamy tone brings a calm and warm vibe to any design. It’s often associated with sophistication, simplicity, and classic elegance. Due to its subtle hue, it has a broad appeal, especially in interior design, and pairs well with both contemporary and traditional settings.
Close Named Matches:
- Little Greene Paint - White Lead Dark (#E4D7B3)
- Australian Standard AS2700 - Cream (#F0DDB7)
- BS 2660 - Buttermilk (#EADAB1)
- Benjamin Moore Paint - Woven Jacquard (#E6DAB3)
- Jotun Paint - Almond Cream (#E7DBBA)
Why Designers Use It:
This warm neutral is highly versatile, making it an essential choice in design for creating sophisticated, welcoming spaces. It pairs effortlessly with a wide range of colors, offering an ideal backdrop for furniture, textiles, and artwork. Its neutrality is a favorite in creating a balanced, serene environment. In architecture and interior design, it’s a popular choice for walls, ceilings, and trim, where subtle elegance is desired.
Additionally, this shade has associations with traditional design, lending itself to both vintage and modern aesthetics. It's widely used in homes, especially for kitchens and living rooms, where natural light can make the color feel even warmer. Its subtlety makes it a safe, timeless option that doesn’t overwhelm other design elements.