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Taupe Mist

#E1D9D0

RGB 225, 217, 208 · HSL 32°, 22%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 8, 12

Taupe Mist is #E1D9D0 in HEX — rgb(225, 217, 208), hsl(32°, 22%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 12%).

Taupe Mist pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 22%, 85%. 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#E1D9D0

RGB225, 217, 208

HSL32°, 22%, 85%

HSV32°, 8%, 88%

CMYK0, 4, 8, 12

Decimal14801360

CSS RGBrgb(225, 217, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 22%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sandy Day Half S14C1H

ΔE 0.5 · #E1D9CF

Valspar

Vanilla Steam 2006-10C

ΔE 0.7 · #E1DAD2

Benjamin Moore

Featherstone 1002

ΔE 0.8 · #E3D9D0

Sherwin-Williams

Windfresh White SW7628

ΔE 0.9 · #DED8CF

Vista Paint

Sierra Snow K-958

ΔE 1 · #DED8CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Polished 209

ΔE 1 · #DED8CE

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD8CF

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.4 · #DED8CD

Behr

Chocolate Froth 720C-2

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD6CB

PPG

Steel Me 1018-1

ΔE 1.7 · #DDD5CE

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 2 · #DBD6CB

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.8 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.1 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4.6 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E1D9D0

#D0D8E1

Analogous

#E1D1D0

#E1D9D0

#E1E1D0

Triadic

#E1D9D0

#D0E1D9

#D9D0E1

Split-Complementary

#E1D9D0

#D0E1E1

#D1D0E1

Tetradic

#E1D9D0

#D0E1D1

#D0D8E1

#E1D0E1

Monochromatic

#A58E73

#C3B4A2

#E1D9D0

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#E1D9D0

#D8E1D0

#D0D8E1

#D9D0E1

Compound

#E1D9D0

#E1E1D0

#D0D8E1

#D1D0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E1DA

#ECE8E4

#F4F2F0

Darker

#C0AF9B

#94795A

#574734

Saturation

#DBD9D6

#E1D9D0

#F0DAC1

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D9D0

#DEDBD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D9D0

#DADAD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D9D0

#E1D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Taupe Mist 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

#E8CFB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D9D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A7B7CA

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: #E1D9D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D9D0;

CSS Variable

--color-taupe-mist: #E1D9D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'taupe-mist': '#E1D9D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D9D0] text-[#E1D9D0]

SCSS

$taupe-mist: #E1D9D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D9D0?

#E1D9D0 is Taupe Mist, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D9D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Taupe Mist?

Taupe Mist 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 Taupe Mist?

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

Where can I download Taupe Mist?

You can download Taupe Mist 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 Taupe Mist?

The hex code is #E1D9D0. In RGB it's 225, 217, 208, and in HSL it's 32°, 22%, 85%.

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