PINKS

Basking

#E1C9B7

RGB 225, 201, 183 · HSL 26°, 41%, 80% · CMYK 0, 11, 19, 12

Basking is #E1C9B7 in HEX — rgb(225, 201, 183), hsl(26°, 41%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 19%, 12%).

Basking pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 41%, 80%. 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#E1C9B7

RGB225, 201, 183

HSL26°, 41%, 80%

HSV26°, 19%, 88%

CMYK0, 11, 19, 12

Decimal14797239

CSS RGBrgb(225, 201, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 41%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Basking 1158

Exact match

Kilz

Floppy Hat LC160-02

ΔE 0.6 · #E0C9B6

Sherwin-Williams

Townhouse Tan SW7712

ΔE 0.8 · #DFC8B5

Behr

Brazilian Tan N250-2

ΔE 1 · #DFC9B8

PPG

Birthday Suit 1071-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E2C7B6

Dulux

China Doll S10E1

ΔE 1.3 · #DEC9B8

Valspar

New Penny 3001-8B

ΔE 1.6 · #DECAB8

Dunn-Edwards

Practical Tan DE6115

ΔE 1.8 · #E1CBB6

Vista Paint

Lyman Camellia C-1351

ΔE 2 · #E1C6B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Take-out 153

ΔE 2.1 · #E6CCB7

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 4.9 · #DACBB2

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 7.5 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E1C9B7

#B7CFE1

Analogous

#E1B7BA

#E1C9B7

#E1DEB7

Triadic

#E1C9B7

#B7E1C9

#C9B7E1

Split-Complementary

#E1C9B7

#B7E1DE

#B7BAE1

Tetradic

#E1C9B7

#BAE1B7

#B7CFE1

#DEB7E1

Monochromatic

#B4794B

#CAA181

#E1C9B7

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#E1C9B7

#CFE1B7

#B7CFE1

#C9B7E1

Compound

#E1C9B7

#E1DEB7

#B7CFE1

#B7BAE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D4C5

#EBDFD6

#F2ECE8

Darker

#CB9E7C

#A3693E

#603D23

Saturation

#D2CBC6

#E1C9B7

#F0C7A8

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C9B7

#D6D0B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C9B7

#CDCDB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C9B7

#E1C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Basking 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

#E8C3A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C9B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C8C9

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.

#91B1CA

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 · 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 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: #E1C9B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C9B7;

CSS Variable

--color-basking: #E1C9B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'basking': '#E1C9B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C9B7] text-[#E1C9B7]

SCSS

$basking: #E1C9B7;

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#DFCDBB · ΔE 2.5

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#DAC2AE · ΔE 2.8

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#E7D1C2 · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C9B7?

#E1C9B7 is Basking, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C9B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Basking?

Basking 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 Basking?

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

Where can I download Basking?

You can download Basking 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 Basking?

The hex code is #E1C9B7. In RGB it's 225, 201, 183, and in HSL it's 26°, 41%, 80%.

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