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Mesquite Powder

#E3C8B1

RGB 227, 200, 177 · HSL 28°, 47%, 79% · CMYK 0, 12, 22, 11

Mesquite Powder is #E3C8B1 in HEX — rgb(227, 200, 177), hsl(28°, 47%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 11%).

Mesquite Powder pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 47%, 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#E3C8B1

RGB227, 200, 177

HSL28°, 47%, 79%

HSV28°, 22%, 89%

CMYK0, 12, 22, 11

Decimal14928049

CSS RGBrgb(227, 200, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 47%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sahara Sands 2007-8B

ΔE 1 · #E0C6AE

Vista Paint

Woodstock Rose C-1352

ΔE 1.3 · #E4C7B2

Behr

Almond Latte N260-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DFC7B0

PPG

Maple Granola 16-25

ΔE 1.5 · #E8CBB4

Benjamin Moore

Shorewood 1151

ΔE 1.6 · #E1C4AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Take-out 153

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CCB7

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E9CDB4

Dunn-Edwards

Practical Tan DE6115

ΔE 2.4 · #E1CBB6

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.5 · #DEC8AE

Sherwin-Williams

Sweet Orange SW6351

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCCB3

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2.9 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 4 · #D9C6AB

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.4 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 7.5 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.4 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E3C8B1

#B0CBE3

Analogous

#E3B0B2

#E3C8B1

#E3E1B0

Triadic

#E3C8B1

#B0E3C8

#C8B0E3

Split-Complementary

#E3C8B1

#B0E3E1

#B0B2E3

Tetradic

#E3C8B1

#B2E3B0

#B0CBE3

#E1B0E3

Monochromatic

#B87942

#CEA078

#E3C8B1

#F7EFE9

#F8F2EC

Rectangle

#E3C8B1

#CBE3B0

#B0CBE3

#C8B0E3

Compound

#E3C8B1

#E3E1B0

#B0CBE3

#B0B2E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8D3C0

#ECDED2

#F2ECE6

Darker

#CF9E73

#A86B36

#633E1E

Saturation

#D1C9C2

#E3C8B0

#F1C7A2

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C8B1

#D7D0B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C8B1

#CDCDB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C8B1

#E4C5C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mesquite Powder 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

#EAC3A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C8B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C8C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8AADCD

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: #E3C8B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C8B1;

CSS Variable

--color-mesquite-powder: #E3C8B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mesquite-powder': '#E3C8B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C8B1] text-[#E3C8B1]

SCSS

$mesquite-powder: #E3C8B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C8B1?

#E3C8B1 is Mesquite Powder, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C8B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mesquite Powder?

Mesquite Powder 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 Mesquite Powder?

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

Where can I download Mesquite Powder?

You can download Mesquite Powder 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 Mesquite Powder?

The hex code is #E3C8B1. In RGB it's 227, 200, 177, and in HSL it's 28°, 47%, 79%.

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