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Intense White

#E0DFD7

RGB 224, 223, 215 · HSL 53°, 13%, 86% · CMYK 0, 0, 4, 12

Intense White is #E0DFD7 in HEX — rgb(224, 223, 215), hsl(53°, 13%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 4%, 12%).

Intense White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 13%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E0DFD7

RGB224, 223, 215

HSL53°, 13%, 86%

HSV53°, 4%, 88%

CMYK0, 0, 4, 12

Decimal14737367

CSS RGBrgb(224, 223, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 13%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sheep's857

ΔE 0.4 · #E1E0D8

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Dulux

Pipe Clay QuarterS16A1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E2E0D8

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Valspar

Gray Palisade7006-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E1E0D9

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Sherwin-Williams

Reserved WhiteSW7056

ΔE 0.7 · #E0E0D9

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Dutch Boy

Lady NicoleDCP-0030

ΔE 0.9 · #DDDDD5

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Behr

Moth GrayN200-1

ΔE 1 · #DDDDD6

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PPG

Seagull14-03

ΔE 1.1 · #E0DED8

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Hallman-Lindsay

Bannister White28

ΔE 1.1 · #E1E0D6

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Vista Paint

Siberian SnowflakeK-847

ΔE 1.2 · #DCDCD4

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Kilz

French CanvasLJ230

ΔE 1.8 · #E6E1D8

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Dunn-Edwards

Pearly StarDE6268

ΔE 2 · #E4E4DA

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IKEA

IKEA02828

ΔE 2.2 · #E7E1D8

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Farrow & Ball

Strong White2001

ΔE 2.3 · #E5E0DB

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Colorhouse

Imagine .06Imagine-06

ΔE 3.5 · #EAE9E1

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Kobra

White01

ΔE 4 · #EAEAE4

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RAL

Papyrus White9018

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E0DFD7

#D7D8E0

Analogous

#E0DAD7

#E0DFD7

#DCE0D7

Triadic

#E0DFD7

#D7E0DF

#DFD7E0

Split-Complementary

#E0DFD7

#D7DCE0

#DAD7E0

Tetradic

#E0DFD7

#D7E0DA

#D7D8E0

#E0D7DC

Monochromatic

#9D9A80

#BFBCAB

#E0DFD7

#F4F4F1

Rectangle

#E0DFD7

#D8E0D7

#D7D8E0

#DFD7E0

Compound

#E0DFD7

#DCE0D7

#D7D8E0

#DAD7E0

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Intense White run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F2F1EE

Tint #EDEDE8

Tint #E9E8E2

Tint #E4E3DC

Base #E0DFD7

Shade #B7B4A1

Shade #8D896D

Shade #585644

Shade #23221B

Variations

Lighter

#E6E5DF

#ECEBE7

#F4F3F1

Darker

#BAB8A5

#8A8667

#514E3C

Saturation

#DDDCDA

#E0DFD7

#EFEBC7

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0DFD7

#E1DFD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0DFD7

#DFDFD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0DFD7

#E1DEDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Intense 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

#E7D4BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0DFD7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D9E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9ADCC

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: #E0DFD7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0DFD7;

CSS Variable

--color-intense-white: #E0DFD7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'intense-white': '#E0DFD7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0DFD7] text-[#E0DFD7]

SCSS

$intense-white: #E0DFD7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0DFD7?

#E0DFD7 is Intense White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E0DFD7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Intense White?

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

What colors pair well with Intense White?

Intense 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 Intense White?

You can download Intense 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 Intense White?

The hex code is #E0DFD7. In RGB it's 224, 223, 215, and in HSL it's 53°, 13%, 86%.

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