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Grain .04

#E1C9A1

RGB 225, 201, 161 · HSL 38°, 52%, 76% · CMYK 0, 11, 28, 12

Grain .04 is #E1C9A1 in HEX — rgb(225, 201, 161), hsl(38°, 52%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 28%, 12%).

Grain .04 pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 52%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E1C9A1

RGB225, 201, 161

HSL38°, 52%, 76%

HSV38°, 28%, 88%

CMYK0, 11, 28, 12

Decimal14797217

CSS RGBrgb(225, 201, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 52%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

Exact match

Behr

Crepe PPU7-19

ΔE 0.7 · #E0C9A2

Sherwin-Williams

Biltmore Buff SW7691

ΔE 0.8 · #E3C9A1

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 1.2 · #DEC9A1

PPG

York Ivory 15-07

ΔE 1.3 · #E5CAA2

Vista Paint

Golden Buff C-287

ΔE 1.8 · #DCC6A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC8A3

Benjamin Moore

Byrd CW-365

ΔE 1.9 · #E5CBA0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 2.1 · #E6C9A2

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.7 · #EACFA6

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 2.8 · #E3CBA8

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.1 · #E6CDAA

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 3.2 · #EAD2AA

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 3.6 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5.4 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E1C9A1

#A2B9E2

Analogous

#E2AAA2

#E1C9A1

#D9E2A2

Triadic

#E1C9A1

#A2E2CA

#CAA2E2

Split-Complementary

#E1C9A1

#A2D9E2

#AAA2E2

Tetradic

#E1C9A1

#A2E2AA

#A2B9E2

#E2A2D9

Monochromatic

#B28638

#CFA968

#E1C9A1

#F4EBDC

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#E1C9A1

#B9E2A2

#A2B9E2

#CAA2E2

Compound

#E1C9A1

#D9E2A2

#A2B9E2

#AAA2E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7D5B5

#EBDFCA

#F1ECE2

Darker

#D2AA64

#A87B2E

#634819

Saturation

#CBC4B8

#E2CAA2

#F0CE93

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C9A1

#D9CFA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C9A1

#CDCDA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C9A1

#E3C4C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grain .04 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

#E8C394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C9A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C8B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#7D9ACD

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #E1C9A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C9A1;

CSS Variable

--color-grain-.04: #E1C9A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grain-.04': '#E1C9A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C9A1] text-[#E1C9A1]

SCSS

$grain-.04: #E1C9A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C9A1?

#E1C9A1 is Grain .04, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C9A1 warm or cool?

Grain .04 reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Grain .04?

Grain .04 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 Grain .04?

Grain .04 pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grain .04?

You can download Grain .04 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 Grain .04?

The hex code is #E1C9A1. In RGB it's 225, 201, 161, and in HSL it's 38°, 52%, 76%.

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