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Steamed Chai

#E0D4BD

RGB 224, 212, 189 · HSL 39°, 36%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 12

Steamed Chai is #E0D4BD in HEX — rgb(224, 212, 189), hsl(39°, 36%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 12%).

Steamed Chai pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 36%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E0D4BD

RGB224, 212, 189

HSL39°, 36%, 81%

HSV39°, 16%, 88%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 12

Decimal14734525

CSS RGBrgb(224, 212, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 36%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dulce CSP-250

ΔE 0.5 · #E0D4BE

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 0.5 · #E0D5BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 0.7 · #E1D4BC

Behr

Wax Sculpture PPU7-17

ΔE 0.8 · #E2D5BF

Dulux

Ecru S15D1

ΔE 0.9 · #DDD2BB

Vista Paint

Barberry Sand C-277

ΔE 1 · #E0D4BB

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D3BE

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1.2 · #E2D6BD

Kilz

Spanish Fortress TB-81

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D7C2

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

ΔE 1.5 · #E5D8C1

Sherwin-Williams

Rice Grain SW6155

ΔE 1.6 · #DBD0B9

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 1.7 · #E4D5BC

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.2 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.3 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 6.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 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

#E0D4BD

#BDC9E0

Analogous

#E0C2BD

#E0D4BD

#DBE0BD

Triadic

#E0D4BD

#BDE0D4

#D4BDE0

Split-Complementary

#E0D4BD

#BDDBE0

#C2BDE0

Tetradic

#E0D4BD

#BDE0C2

#BDC9E0

#E0BDDB

Monochromatic

#AF9055

#C8B289

#E0D4BD

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E0D4BD

#C9E0BD

#BDC9E0

#D4BDE0

Compound

#E0D4BD

#DBE0BD

#BDC9E0

#C2BDE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DCCA

#EBE5D9

#F2EFEA

Darker

#C7AF83

#9F7F45

#5D4A27

Saturation

#D4D0C9

#E0D4BD

#EFD8AE

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D4BD

#DCD6BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D4BD

#D6D6C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D4BD

#E1D1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Steamed Chai strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E7CCA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D4BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1CD

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.

#97A8C8

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: #E0D4BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D4BD;

CSS Variable

--color-steamed-chai: #E0D4BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'steamed-chai': '#E0D4BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D4BD] text-[#E0D4BD]

SCSS

$steamed-chai: #E0D4BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D4BD?

#E0D4BD is Steamed Chai, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D4BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Steamed Chai?

Steamed Chai works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Steamed Chai?

Steamed Chai pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Steamed Chai?

You can download Steamed Chai 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 Steamed Chai?

The hex code is #E0D4BD. In RGB it's 224, 212, 189, and in HSL it's 39°, 36%, 81%.

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