PINKS

Muslin

#E2D7C2

RGB 226, 215, 194 · HSL 39°, 36%, 82% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 11

Muslin is #E2D7C2 in HEX — rgb(226, 215, 194), hsl(39°, 36%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 11%).

Muslin pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 36%, 82%. 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#E2D7C2

RGB226, 215, 194

HSL39°, 36%, 82%

HSV39°, 14%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 11

Decimal14866370

CSS RGBrgb(226, 215, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 36%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Muslin 1037 · CC-110

Exact match

Kilz

Spanish Fortress TB-81

ΔE 0.4 · #E3D7C2

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 0.5 · #E2D8C3

Vista Paint

Illusive Dream C-334

ΔE 0.7 · #E0D5C0

PPG

Bone White 1085-2 · 14-22

ΔE 0.9 · #E4D9C5

Behr

Wax Sculpture PPU7-17

ΔE 1.1 · #E2D5BF

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DAC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Illusive Dream 335

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D5C2

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD7C1

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.3 · #E0D5BE

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

ΔE 1.4 · #E5D8C1

Sherwin-Williams

Antique White SW6119

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DCC6

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.5 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.1 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.4 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E2D7C2

#C1CCE2

Analogous

#E2C6C1

#E2D7C2

#DDE2C1

Triadic

#E2D7C2

#C1E2D6

#D6C1E2

Split-Complementary

#E2D7C2

#C1DDE2

#C6C1E2

Tetradic

#E2D7C2

#C1E2C6

#C1CCE2

#E2C1DD

Monochromatic

#B19259

#C9B48D

#E2D7C2

#F7F4EE

Rectangle

#E2D7C2

#CCE2C1

#C1CCE2

#D6C1E2

Compound

#E2D7C2

#DDE2C1

#C1CCE2

#C6C1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E7DECD

#ECE6DB

#F3F0EB

Darker

#C8B186

#A18145

#5F4B27

Saturation

#D6D3CC

#E2D6C1

#F0DAB2

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D7C2

#DFD9C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D7C2

#D9D9C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D7C2

#E3D4D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Muslin 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

#E9CEAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D7C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D3D1

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.

#9AABC9

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: #E2D7C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D7C2;

CSS Variable

--color-muslin: #E2D7C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muslin': '#E2D7C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D7C2] text-[#E2D7C2]

SCSS

$muslin: #E2D7C2;

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#E2D4BD · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D7C2?

#E2D7C2 is Muslin, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D7C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muslin?

Muslin 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 Muslin?

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

Where can I download Muslin?

You can download Muslin 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 Muslin?

The hex code is #E2D7C2. In RGB it's 226, 215, 194, and in HSL it's 39°, 36%, 82%.

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