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Concord Buff

#E2CEB3

RGB 226, 206, 179 · HSL 34°, 45%, 79% · CMYK 0, 9, 21, 11

Concord Buff is #E2CEB3 in HEX — rgb(226, 206, 179), hsl(34°, 45%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 21%, 11%).

Concord Buff pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 45%, 79%. 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#E2CEB3

RGB226, 206, 179

HSL34°, 45%, 79%

HSV34°, 21%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 21, 11

Decimal14864051

CSS RGBrgb(226, 206, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 45%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Concord Buff HDC-AC-09

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Muslin Tint 287

ΔE 0.8 · #E0CDB1

Benjamin Moore

Sea 1052 · CC-370

ΔE 1.1 · #E2D0B6

PPG

Almond Cream 1086-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E1CFB2

Dunn-Edwards

Inside Passage DEC764

ΔE 1.3 · #E0CFB5

Vista Paint

First Date C-166

ΔE 1.6 · #E6D0B7

Valspar

Holmes Cream 3004-10B

ΔE 1.8 · #DDC9AE

Sherwin-Williams

Irish Cream SW7537

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D2B8

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.2 · #DEC8AE

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 2.7 · #DACBB2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.7 · #DDCDAE

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E9CDB4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.1 · #E1D6BB

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.4 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8 · #CAC4B0

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

#E2CEB3

#B1C6E2

Analogous

#E2B5B1

#E2CEB3

#DEE2B1

Triadic

#E2CEB3

#B1E2CD

#CDB1E2

Split-Complementary

#E2CEB3

#B1DEE2

#B5B1E2

Tetradic

#E2CEB3

#B1E2B5

#B1C6E2

#E2B1DE

Monochromatic

#B58445

#CDA97A

#E2CEB3

#F7F1E9

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#E2CEB3

#C6E2B1

#B1C6E2

#CDB1E2

Compound

#E2CEB3

#DEE2B1

#B1C6E2

#B5B1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7D7C1

#EBE1D3

#F2EDE6

Darker

#CDA775

#A67638

#62451F

Saturation

#D1CAC2

#E2CDB1

#F0CFA3

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2CEB3

#DAD3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2CEB3

#D2D2B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2CEB3

#E3CACE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Concord 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

#E9C7A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2CEB3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CCC6

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.

#8BA7CB

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: #E2CEB3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2CEB3;

CSS Variable

--color-concord-buff: #E2CEB3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'concord-buff': '#E2CEB3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2CEB3] text-[#E2CEB3]

SCSS

$concord-buff: #E2CEB3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2CEB3?

#E2CEB3 is Concord Buff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2CEB3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Concord Buff?

Concord 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 Concord Buff?

Concord 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 Concord Buff?

You can download Concord 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 Concord Buff?

The hex code is #E2CEB3. In RGB it's 226, 206, 179, and in HSL it's 34°, 45%, 79%.

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