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Dusky Sand

#E1CEC7

RGB 225, 206, 199 · HSL 16°, 30%, 83% · CMYK 0, 8, 12, 12

Dusky Sand is #E1CEC7 in HEX — rgb(225, 206, 199), hsl(16°, 30%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 12%).

Dusky Sand pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 16°, 30%, 83%. 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#E1CEC7

RGB225, 206, 199

HSL16°, 30%, 83%

HSV16°, 12%, 88%

CMYK0, 8, 12, 12

Decimal14798535

CSS RGBrgb(225, 206, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 30%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2097-60

ΔE 1 · #DECCC4

PPG

Ginger Shortbread 1062-3

ΔE 1 · #E3CEC6

Valspar

Tender Shell 1006-10C

ΔE 1.2 · #E2D1CA

Dulux

Blossom Time S08D1

ΔE 1.3 · #E5D0C8

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 1.5 · #E6D1CB

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.6 · #E1CBC3

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 1.6 · #E2CCC7

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 1.8 · #DECDC3

Vista Paint

Pale Starlet K-1118

ΔE 2 · #DBCBC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 2.3 · #E4CCC3

Sherwin-Williams

White Truffle SW6029

ΔE 2.9 · #D7C8C2

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 3.1 · #EBD1CA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.8 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.9 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E1CEC7

#C7DAE1

Analogous

#E1C7CD

#E1CEC7

#E1DBC7

Triadic

#E1CEC7

#C7E1CE

#CEC7E1

Split-Complementary

#E1CEC7

#C7E1DB

#C7CDE1

Tetradic

#E1CEC7

#CDE1C7

#C7DAE1

#DBC7E1

Monochromatic

#AB7663

#C6A295

#E1CEC7

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#E1CEC7

#DAE1C7

#C7DAE1

#CEC7E1

Compound

#E1CEC7

#E1DBC7

#C7DAE1

#C7CDE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D7D2

#ECE2DE

#F3EEED

Darker

#C49D8E

#9B624E

#5B392C

Saturation

#D8D2D0

#E1CEC7

#F0C7B7

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1CEC7

#D7D4C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1CEC7

#D1D1C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1CEC7

#E1CDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dusky Sand 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

#E8C7B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1CEC7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CCD5

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.

#A1BDC7

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: #E1CEC7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1CEC7;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-sand: #E1CEC7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-sand': '#E1CEC7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1CEC7] text-[#E1CEC7]

SCSS

$dusky-sand: #E1CEC7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1CEC7?

#E1CEC7 is Dusky Sand, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1CEC7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Sand?

Dusky Sand 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 Dusky Sand?

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

Where can I download Dusky Sand?

You can download Dusky Sand 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 Dusky Sand?

The hex code is #E1CEC7. In RGB it's 225, 206, 199, and in HSL it's 16°, 30%, 83%.

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