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Biltmore Buff

#E3C9A1

RGB 227, 201, 161 · HSL 36°, 54%, 76% · CMYK 0, 11, 29, 11

Biltmore Buff is #E3C9A1 in HEX — rgb(227, 201, 161), hsl(36°, 54%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 29%, 11%).

Biltmore Buff pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 54%, 76%. 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#E3C9A1

RGB227, 201, 161

HSL36°, 54%, 76%

HSV36°, 29%, 89%

CMYK0, 11, 29, 11

Decimal14928289

CSS RGBrgb(227, 201, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 54%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Biltmore Buff SW7691

Exact match

PPG

York Ivory 15-07

ΔE 0.6 · #E5CAA2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 0.8 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 1.3 · #E6C9A2

Benjamin Moore

Fennel 1101

ΔE 1.4 · #E4C89E

Behr

Crepe PPU7-19

ΔE 1.4 · #E0C9A2

Vista Paint

October Bounty C-251

ΔE 2.1 · #E2C8A4

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #DEC9A1

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.3 · #EACFA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 2.4 · #DEC8A3

Dunn-Edwards

Weathered Coral DEC725

ΔE 2.6 · #EAD0A9

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.1 · #E6CDAA

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 3.2 · #EAD2AA

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 4.2 · #D6C39E

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.8 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 13.6 · #C2B078

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

#E3C9A1

#A1BBE3

Analogous

#E3A7A1

#E3C9A1

#DCE3A1

Triadic

#E3C9A1

#A1E3C8

#C8A1E3

Split-Complementary

#E3C9A1

#A1DCE3

#A7A1E3

Tetradic

#E3C9A1

#A1E3A7

#A1BBE3

#E3A1DC

Monochromatic

#B58236

#D1A666

#E3C9A1

#F4EBDC

#F9F4EB

Rectangle

#E3C9A1

#BBE3A1

#A1BBE3

#C8A1E3

Compound

#E3C9A1

#DCE3A1

#A1BBE3

#A7A1E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8D3B4

#EBDEC9

#F2EBE1

Darker

#D4A662

#AA772B

#654618

Saturation

#CCC4B8

#E3C8A1

#F1CB93

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

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C9A1

#D9CFA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C9A1

#CECEA7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C9A1

#E5C4C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Biltmore 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

#EAC394

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C9A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C8B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#7B9CCE

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E3C9A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C9A1;

CSS Variable

--color-biltmore-buff: #E3C9A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'biltmore-buff': '#E3C9A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C9A1] text-[#E3C9A1]

SCSS

$biltmore-buff: #E3C9A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C9A1?

#E3C9A1 is Biltmore Buff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C9A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Biltmore Buff?

Biltmore 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 Biltmore Buff?

Biltmore 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 Biltmore Buff?

You can download Biltmore 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 Biltmore Buff?

The hex code is #E3C9A1. In RGB it's 227, 201, 161, and in HSL it's 36°, 54%, 76%.

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