REDS

Salmon Grey

#E3B4AA

RGB 227, 180, 170 · HSL 11°, 50%, 78% · CMYK 0, 21, 25, 11

Salmon Grey is #E3B4AA in HEX — rgb(227, 180, 170), hsl(11°, 50%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 25%, 11%).

Salmon Grey pulls into the airy end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 50%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#E3B4AA

RGB227, 180, 170

HSL11°, 50%, 78%

HSV11°, 25%, 89%

CMYK0, 21, 25, 11

Decimal14922922

CSS RGBrgb(227, 180, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 50%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Mellow Coral SW6324

ΔE 1.6 · #E3B5A8

PPG

Mesa Pink 1058-4

ΔE 1.9 · #DDB1A8

Benjamin Moore

Rosetta 038

ΔE 2 · #DFB5AB

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E6B4AF

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 3 · #EBBCB3

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 3.3 · #E2BAAE

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 3.5 · #DFB5B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Breath 43

ΔE 3.9 · #DCAF9F

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 4.5 · #EEB5AF

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 4.5 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.3 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.2 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 17 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E3B4AA

#ABD9E3

Analogous

#E3ABBD

#E3B4AA

#E3D1AB

Triadic

#E3B4AA

#ABE3B5

#B5ABE3

Split-Complementary

#E3B4AA

#ABE3D1

#ABBDE3

Tetradic

#E3B4AA

#BDE3AB

#ABD9E3

#D1ABE3

Monochromatic

#B8543D

#D08371

#E3B4AA

#F6E7E4

#F9EEEC

Rectangle

#E3B4AA

#D9E3AB

#ABD9E3

#B5ABE3

Compound

#E3B4AA

#E3D1AB

#ABD9E3

#ABBDE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9C4BC

#ECD4CF

#F2E7E4

Darker

#D17F6D

#AA4731

#64281B

Saturation

#CFC2BE

#E3B5AB

#F1AC9D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B4AA

#CBC5AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B4AA

#BDBDAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B4AA

#E2B4B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Salmon Grey carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#EAB49B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B4AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B9BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#85C0CE

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: #E3B4AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B4AA;

CSS Variable

--color-salmon-grey: #E3B4AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'salmon-grey': '#E3B4AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B4AA] text-[#E3B4AA]

SCSS

$salmon-grey: #E3B4AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B4AA?

#E3B4AA is Salmon Grey, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B4AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Salmon Grey?

Salmon Grey works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Salmon Grey?

Salmon Grey pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Salmon Grey?

You can download Salmon Grey 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 Salmon Grey?

The hex code is #E3B4AA. In RGB it's 227, 180, 170, and in HSL it's 11°, 50%, 78%.

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