PINKS

Macadamia

#E1CCAF

RGB 225, 204, 175 · HSL 35°, 45%, 78% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 12

Macadamia is #E1CCAF in HEX — rgb(225, 204, 175), hsl(35°, 45%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 12%).

Macadamia pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 45%, 78%. 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#E1CCAF

RGB225, 204, 175

HSL35°, 45%, 78%

HSV35°, 22%, 88%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 12

Decimal14797999

CSS RGBrgb(225, 204, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 45%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Yosemite AC-4

ΔE 0.9 · #DECAAD

Hallman-Lindsay

Muslin Tint 287

ΔE 1 · #E0CDB1

Sherwin-Williams

Sundew SW7688

ΔE 1.1 · #E1CDAE

Vista Paint

Muslin Tint C-286

ΔE 1.2 · #DECCAF

Dulux

Sand Blast S12E2

ΔE 1.2 · #DEC9AB

Behr

Concord Buff HDC-AC-09

ΔE 1.3 · #E2CEB3

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 1.4 · #DDC8AB

PPG

Almond Cream 1086-3

ΔE 1.5 · #E1CFB2

Dunn-Edwards

Chaparral DEC745

ΔE 2 · #E5D0B0

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.2 · #DDCDAE

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 2.6 · #D9C6AB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E6CDAB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.7 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E1CCAF

#AEC3E0

Analogous

#E0B2AE

#E1CCAF

#DCE0AE

Triadic

#E1CCAF

#AEE0CB

#CBAEE0

Split-Complementary

#E1CCAF

#AEDCE0

#B2AEE0

Tetradic

#E1CCAF

#AEE0B2

#AEC3E0

#E0AEDC

Monochromatic

#B18443

#CBA876

#E1CCAF

#F5EEE5

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#E1CCAF

#C3E0AE

#AEC3E0

#CBAEE0

Compound

#E1CCAF

#DCE0AE

#AEC3E0

#B2AEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6D5BE

#EADFD0

#F2ECE5

Darker

#CCA772

#A47637

#61451F

Saturation

#CEC8BF

#E0CBAE

#F0CE9E

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1CCAF

#D9D1B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1CCAF

#D0D0B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1CCAF

#E2C8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Macadamia 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

#E8C69E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1CCAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CBC3

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.

#88A4CA

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: #E1CCAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1CCAF;

CSS Variable

--color-macadamia: #E1CCAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'macadamia': '#E1CCAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1CCAF] text-[#E1CCAF]

SCSS

$macadamia: #E1CCAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1CCAF?

#E1CCAF is Macadamia, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1CCAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Macadamia?

Macadamia 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 Macadamia?

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

Where can I download Macadamia?

You can download Macadamia 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 Macadamia?

The hex code is #E1CCAF. In RGB it's 225, 204, 175, and in HSL it's 35°, 45%, 78%.

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