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Gourmet Honey

#E3CBA8

RGB 227, 203, 168 · HSL 36°, 51%, 77% · CMYK 0, 11, 26, 11

Gourmet Honey is #E3CBA8 in HEX — rgb(227, 203, 168), hsl(36°, 51%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 26%, 11%).

Gourmet Honey pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 51%, 77%. 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#E3CBA8

RGB227, 203, 168

HSL36°, 51%, 77%

HSV36°, 26%, 89%

CMYK0, 11, 26, 11

Decimal14928808

CSS RGBrgb(227, 203, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 51%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

Exact match

Behr

Dried Plantain UL150-6

ΔE 0.8 · #E5CDA9

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 0.9 · #E6CDAA

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 1 · #E6CDAB

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

ΔE 1.4 · #E4CEAC

Vista Paint

October Bounty C-251

ΔE 1.4 · #E2C8A4

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Buff 288

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC8A3

Benjamin Moore

From CSP-1060

ΔE 1.8 · #E4CFAD

PPG

Hearth 1093-3 · 12-15

ΔE 1.9 · #E1CCA6

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCAA7

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.8 · #E1C9A1

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 3 · #DEC9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.1 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.9 · #DDCDAE

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.9 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E3CBA8

#A6BEE2

Analogous

#E2ACA6

#E3CBA8

#DCE2A6

Triadic

#E3CBA8

#A6E2CA

#CAA6E2

Split-Complementary

#E3CBA8

#A6DCE2

#ACA6E2

Tetradic

#E3CBA8

#A6E2AC

#A6BEE2

#E2A6DC

Monochromatic

#B5843B

#D0A86D

#E3CBA8

#F5EDE0

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#E3CBA8

#BEE2A6

#A6BEE2

#CAA6E2

Compound

#E3CBA8

#DCE2A6

#A6BEE2

#ACA6E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D5B8

#EBDFCD

#F2ECE3

Darker

#D2A869

#A9782F

#64461A

Saturation

#CDC6BB

#E2CAA6

#F1CD98

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3CBA8

#DAD1A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3CBA8

#CFCFAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3CBA8

#E4C6CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gourmet Honey 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

#EAC599

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3CBA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CABD

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.

#819FCD

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: #E3CBA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3CBA8;

CSS Variable

--color-gourmet-honey: #E3CBA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gourmet-honey': '#E3CBA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3CBA8] text-[#E3CBA8]

SCSS

$gourmet-honey: #E3CBA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3CBA8?

#E3CBA8 is Gourmet Honey, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3CBA8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gourmet Honey?

Gourmet Honey 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 Gourmet Honey?

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

Where can I download Gourmet Honey?

You can download Gourmet Honey 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 Gourmet Honey?

The hex code is #E3CBA8. In RGB it's 227, 203, 168, and in HSL it's 36°, 51%, 77%.

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