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Raw Cotton

#E3D2BA

RGB 227, 210, 186 · HSL 35°, 42%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 18, 11

Raw Cotton is #E3D2BA in HEX — rgb(227, 210, 186), hsl(35°, 42%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 11%).

Raw Cotton pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 42%, 81%. 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#E3D2BA

RGB227, 210, 186

HSL35°, 42%, 81%

HSV35°, 18%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 18, 11

Decimal14930618

CSS RGBrgb(227, 210, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 42%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Raw Cotton S13E1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Maple Pecan C-173

ΔE 0.9 · #E1D0B9

Dunn-Edwards

Quicksand DEC754

ΔE 0.9 · #E2D0B9

Sherwin-Williams

Irish Cream SW7537

ΔE 1 · #E3D2B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Maple Pecan 174

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D1BB

PPG

Almond Brittle 1095-3

ΔE 1.2 · #E5D3B9

Benjamin Moore

Sea 1052 · CC-370

ΔE 1.3 · #E2D0B6

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 1.3 · #E4D5BC

Behr

Lentil N270-2

ΔE 1.8 · #DECFB5

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #E1D2B6

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.2 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.3 · #E0D3BE

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2.9 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.9 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E3D2BA

#BACBE3

Analogous

#E3BEBA

#E3D2BA

#E0E3BA

Triadic

#E3D2BA

#BAE3D2

#D2BAE3

Split-Complementary

#E3D2BA

#BAE0E3

#BEBAE3

Tetradic

#E3D2BA

#BAE3BE

#BACBE3

#E3BAE0

Monochromatic

#B78B4E

#CDAE84

#E3D2BA

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#E3D2BA

#CBE3BA

#BACBE3

#D2BAE3

Compound

#E3D2BA

#E0E3BA

#BACBE3

#BEBAE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9DBC8

#ECE4D8

#F3EFE9

Darker

#CDAC7E

#A67A3D

#624722

Saturation

#D5D0C8

#E3D2BA

#F1D4AC

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D2BA

#DDD6BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D2BA

#D5D5BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D2BA

#E4CFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Raw Cotton 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

#EACAA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D2BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CFCB

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.

#93ABCC

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: #E3D2BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D2BA;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-cotton: #E3D2BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-cotton': '#E3D2BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D2BA] text-[#E3D2BA]

SCSS

$raw-cotton: #E3D2BA;

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#E6D6BC · ΔE 1.7

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#EAD6BD · ΔE 2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D2BA?

#E3D2BA is Raw Cotton, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D2BA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raw Cotton?

Raw Cotton 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 Raw Cotton?

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

Where can I download Raw Cotton?

You can download Raw Cotton 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 Raw Cotton?

The hex code is #E3D2BA. In RGB it's 227, 210, 186, and in HSL it's 35°, 42%, 81%.

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