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Vanilla Steam

#E1DAD2

RGB 225, 218, 210 · HSL 32°, 20%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 12

Vanilla Steam is #E1DAD2 in HEX — rgb(225, 218, 210), hsl(32°, 20%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 12%).

Vanilla Steam pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 20%, 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#E1DAD2

RGB225, 218, 210

HSL32°, 20%, 85%

HSV32°, 7%, 88%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 12

Decimal14801618

CSS RGBrgb(225, 218, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 20%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Vanilla Steam 2006-10C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Venetian Wall C-543

ΔE 0.7 · #E2DCD4

Dulux

Sago Half S13C1H

ΔE 0.8 · #E2D9D1

Sherwin-Williams

Simple White SW7021

ΔE 0.8 · #DFD9D2

Benjamin Moore

Featherstone 1002

ΔE 1.2 · #E3D9D0

Behr

Creme De La Creme MQ3-33

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DBD5

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD8CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Wall 544

ΔE 1.3 · #E3DCD6

PPG

Ash 1076-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E4DED5

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.8 · #DED8CD

Dunn-Edwards

Studio White DE6065

ΔE 2.2 · #E8DCD5

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.5 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.6 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4.6 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E1DAD2

#D1D8E0

Analogous

#E0D2D1

#E1DAD2

#E0E0D1

Triadic

#E1DAD2

#D1E0D9

#D9D1E0

Split-Complementary

#E1DAD2

#D1E0E0

#D2D1E0

Tetradic

#E1DAD2

#D1E0D2

#D1D8E0

#E0D1E0

Monochromatic

#A38E75

#C2B4A3

#E1DAD2

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#E1DAD2

#D8E0D1

#D1D8E0

#D9D1E0

Compound

#E1DAD2

#E0E0D1

#D1D8E0

#D2D1E0

Variations

Lighter

#E7E1DA

#ECE8E4

#F3F2F0

Darker

#BFAF9C

#91795D

#554635

Saturation

#DBD9D6

#E0D9D1

#F0DAC2

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DAD2

#DEDCD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DAD2

#DBDBD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DAD2

#E1D9DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vanilla Steam 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

#E8D0B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DAD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D5DD

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: #E1DAD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DAD2;

CSS Variable

--color-vanilla-steam: #E1DAD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vanilla-steam': '#E1DAD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DAD2] text-[#E1DAD2]

SCSS

$vanilla-steam: #E1DAD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DAD2?

#E1DAD2 is Vanilla Steam, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DAD2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vanilla Steam?

Vanilla Steam 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 Vanilla Steam?

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

Where can I download Vanilla Steam?

You can download Vanilla Steam 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 Vanilla Steam?

The hex code is #E1DAD2. In RGB it's 225, 218, 210, and in HSL it's 32°, 20%, 85%.

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