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Ancestral Haze

#E0D4D1

RGB 224, 212, 209 · HSL 12°, 19%, 85% · CMYK 0, 5, 7, 12

Ancestral Haze is #E0D4D1 in HEX — rgb(224, 212, 209), hsl(12°, 19%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 12%).

Ancestral Haze pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 12°, 19%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E0D4D1

RGB224, 212, 209

HSL12°, 19%, 85%

HSV12°, 7%, 88%

CMYK0, 5, 7, 12

Decimal14734545

CSS RGBrgb(224, 212, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 19%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ancestral Haze 1004-10C

Exact match

Behr

Kyoto Pearl MQ3-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DED3D0

Dunn-Edwards

Whirlwind DE6030

ΔE 0.8 · #E2D5D3

Dulux

Nut Milk Half S06C1H

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D7D4

PPG

Lost Love 1047-2

ΔE 1.4 · #E5D7D4

Benjamin Moore

Organdy 1248

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D2D1

Sherwin-Williams

Dreamy White SW6021

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D9D5

Vista Paint

Plum Proud K-766

ΔE 2.1 · #E0D7D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bikini 1301

ΔE 2.8 · #E5D9DA

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 3.1 · #D6D0CB

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 3.5 · #E7DEDB

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.3 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.5 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.8 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.2 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0D4D1

#D1DDE0

Analogous

#E0D1D6

#E0D4D1

#E0DCD1

Triadic

#E0D4D1

#D1E0D4

#D4D1E0

Split-Complementary

#E0D4D1

#D1E0DC

#D1D6E0

Tetradic

#E0D4D1

#D6E0D1

#D1DDE0

#DCD1E0

Monochromatic

#A27F76

#C1AAA4

#E0D4D1

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#E0D4D1

#DDE0D1

#D1DDE0

#D4D1E0

Compound

#E0D4D1

#E0DCD1

#D1DDE0

#D1D6E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DDDB

#ECE6E4

#F3F1F0

Darker

#BEA49D

#90685E

#553C36

Saturation

#DBD7D7

#E0D4D1

#F0CBC2

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D4D1

#DAD8D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D4D1

#D6D6D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D4D1

#E0D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ancestral Haze 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

#E7CCB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D4D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A7C3CA

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: #E0D4D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D4D1;

CSS Variable

--color-ancestral-haze: #E0D4D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancestral-haze': '#E0D4D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D4D1] text-[#E0D4D1]

SCSS

$ancestral-haze: #E0D4D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D4D1?

#E0D4D1 is Ancestral Haze, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D4D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancestral Haze?

Ancestral Haze 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 Ancestral Haze?

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

Where can I download Ancestral Haze?

You can download Ancestral Haze 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 Ancestral Haze?

The hex code is #E0D4D1. In RGB it's 224, 212, 209, and in HSL it's 12°, 19%, 85%.

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