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Golden Guernsey

#E1C3BB

RGB 225, 195, 187 · HSL 13°, 39%, 81% · CMYK 0, 13, 17, 12

Golden Guernsey is #E1C3BB in HEX — rgb(225, 195, 187), hsl(13°, 39%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 17%, 12%).

Golden Guernsey pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 39%, 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#E1C3BB

RGB225, 195, 187

HSL13°, 39%, 81%

HSV13°, 17%, 88%

CMYK0, 13, 17, 12

Decimal14795707

CSS RGBrgb(225, 195, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 39%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Light Lily S07D2

ΔE 0.7 · #E1C2BB

Behr

Cinnamon Tea S200-2

ΔE 0.9 · #DFC1B8

Dunn-Edwards

Traveling Tan DE6080

ΔE 1 · #DEC1B8

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 1.6 · #DEC3B9

PPG

Spice Beige 18-14

ΔE 1.9 · #DFC4B9

Benjamin Moore

Rosetone 1186

ΔE 2.1 · #E6C9C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Beige 132

ΔE 2.1 · #DBC2B9

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #DEC4B9

Vista Paint

Summer Beige C-131

ΔE 2.7 · #DAC2B8

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 3.8 · #D9C2B5

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 4 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 5.7 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.4 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.2 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.2 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E1C3BB

#BCD9E1

Analogous

#E1BCC6

#E1C3BB

#E1D7BC

Triadic

#E1C3BB

#BCE1C4

#C4BCE1

Split-Complementary

#E1C3BB

#BCE1D7

#BCC6E1

Tetradic

#E1C3BB

#C6E1BC

#BCD9E1

#D7BCE1

Monochromatic

#B36651

#CA9586

#E1C3BB

#F7EFED

Rectangle

#E1C3BB

#D9E1BC

#BCD9E1

#C4BCE1

Compound

#E1C3BB

#E1D7BC

#BCD9E1

#BCC6E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D0C9

#ECDCD8

#F3EBE9

Darker

#CA9080

#A25641

#603124

Saturation

#D4CBC9

#E1C4BC

#F0BBAD

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C3BB

#D2CDBB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C3BB

#C9C9BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C3BB

#E1C2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Golden Guernsey 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

#E8BFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C3BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C4CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#95BECA

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: #E1C3BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C3BB;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-guernsey: #E1C3BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-guernsey': '#E1C3BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C3BB] text-[#E1C3BB]

SCSS

$golden-guernsey: #E1C3BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C3BB?

#E1C3BB is Golden Guernsey, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C3BB warm or cool?

Golden Guernsey reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Golden Guernsey?

Golden Guernsey 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 Golden Guernsey?

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

Where can I download Golden Guernsey?

You can download Golden Guernsey 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 Golden Guernsey?

The hex code is #E1C3BB. In RGB it's 225, 195, 187, and in HSL it's 13°, 39%, 81%.

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