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Oyster

#E3D3BF

RGB 227, 211, 191 · HSL 33°, 39%, 82% · CMYK 0, 7, 16, 11

Oyster is #E3D3BF in HEX — rgb(227, 211, 191), hsl(33°, 39%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 11%).

Oyster pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 39%, 82%. 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#E3D3BF

RGB227, 211, 191

HSL33°, 39%, 82%

HSV33°, 16%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 16, 11

Decimal14930879

CSS RGBrgb(227, 211, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 39%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Oyster DEC748

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Patience SW7555

ΔE 0.4 · #E2D3BF

Dulux

Figurine S11E1

ΔE 0.4 · #E4D4C0

Behr

Stone Wash QE-10

ΔE 0.8 · #E4D2BE

Vista Paint

Tender Tan K-1022

ΔE 1.2 · #E6D6C3

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 1.3 · #E0D3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Maple Pecan 174

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D1BB

Benjamin Moore

Brandy 1030 · CC-60

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D5C3

Kilz

Navajo White LK250

ΔE 1.7 · #E4D7C2

PPG

Sourdough 1084-3

ΔE 1.8 · #DDCFBC

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 1.9 · #DECFB9

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

ΔE 2.4 · #E5D8C1

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2.6 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.1 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 7.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E3D3BF

#BFCFE3

Analogous

#E3C1BF

#E3D3BF

#E1E3BF

Triadic

#E3D3BF

#BFE3D3

#D3BFE3

Split-Complementary

#E3D3BF

#BFE1E3

#C1BFE3

Tetradic

#E3D3BF

#BFE3C1

#BFCFE3

#E3BFE1

Monochromatic

#B48955

#CCAE8A

#E3D3BF

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#E3D3BF

#CFE3BF

#BFCFE3

#D3BFE3

Compound

#E3D3BF

#E1E3BF

#BFCFE3

#C1BFE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9DCCC

#EDE4DA

#F3EFEB

Darker

#CBAB83

#A47842

#614625

Saturation

#D6D2CC

#E3D3BF

#F1D4B1

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D3BF

#DDD7C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D3BF

#D6D6C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D3BF

#E4D0D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Oyster 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

#EACBAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D3BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D0CF

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.

#98AFCB

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: #E3D3BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D3BF;

CSS Variable

--color-oyster: #E3D3BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oyster': '#E3D3BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D3BF] text-[#E3D3BF]

SCSS

$oyster: #E3D3BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D3BF?

#E3D3BF is Oyster, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D3BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oyster?

Oyster 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 Oyster?

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

Where can I download Oyster?

You can download Oyster 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 Oyster?

The hex code is #E3D3BF. In RGB it's 227, 211, 191, and in HSL it's 33°, 39%, 82%.

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