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Classic Buff

#E1D2B6

RGB 225, 210, 182 · HSL 39°, 42%, 80% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 12

Classic Buff is #E1D2B6 in HEX — rgb(225, 210, 182), hsl(39°, 42%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 12%).

Classic Buff pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 42%, 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#E1D2B6

RGB225, 210, 182

HSL39°, 42%, 80%

HSV39°, 19%, 88%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 12

Decimal14799542

CSS RGBrgb(225, 210, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 42%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

Exact match

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 0.7 · #E2D3B8

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 0.8 · #DFD1B4

PPG

Sand Fossil 1098-3

ΔE 1.1 · #DECFB3

Sherwin-Williams

Irish Cream SW7537

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D2B8

Benjamin Moore

Moccasin 1059 · CC-430

ΔE 1.3 · #E0CFB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Hephaestus 321

ΔE 1.4 · #E1D4B6

Dunn-Edwards

Inside Passage DEC764

ΔE 1.5 · #E0CFB5

Vista Paint

Palest of Lemon C-263

ΔE 1.6 · #E5D6BB

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2 · #E1D6BB

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 2 · #E4D5BC

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.6 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.9 · #DACBB2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E1D2B6

#B7C6E1

Analogous

#E1BDB7

#E1D2B6

#DBE1B7

Triadic

#E1D2B6

#B7E1D2

#D2B7E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D2B6

#B7DBE1

#BDB7E1

Tetradic

#E1D2B6

#B7E1BD

#B7C6E1

#E1B7DB

Monochromatic

#B5904A

#CBB180

#E1D2B6

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E1D2B6

#C6E1B7

#B7C6E1

#D2B7E1

Compound

#E1D2B6

#DBE1B7

#B7C6E1

#BDB7E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7DBC5

#EBE4D5

#F2EFE8

Darker

#CCAF7B

#A4803C

#614B22

Saturation

#D2CEC6

#E1D2B7

#F0D7A8

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D2B6

#DCD5B7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D2B6

#D5D5BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D2B6

#E2CED1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Classic Buff 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

#E8CAA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D2B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CFC8

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.

#90A5CB

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: #E1D2B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D2B6;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-buff: #E1D2B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-buff': '#E1D2B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D2B6] text-[#E1D2B6]

SCSS

$classic-buff: #E1D2B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D2B6?

#E1D2B6 is Classic Buff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D2B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Buff?

Classic Buff 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 Classic Buff?

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

Where can I download Classic Buff?

You can download Classic Buff 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 Classic Buff?

The hex code is #E1D2B6. In RGB it's 225, 210, 182, and in HSL it's 39°, 42%, 80%.

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