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Sheer Scarf

#E3D5CB

RGB 227, 213, 203 · HSL 25°, 30%, 84% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 11

Sheer Scarf is #E3D5CB in HEX — rgb(227, 213, 203), hsl(25°, 30%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 11%).

Sheer Scarf pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 30%, 84%. 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#E3D5CB

RGB227, 213, 203

HSL25°, 30%, 84%

HSV25°, 11%, 89%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 11

Decimal14931403

CSS RGBrgb(227, 213, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 30%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sheer Scarf PPU2-5

Exact match

Kilz

Conch Pink TB-22

ΔE 0.7 · #E5D7CD

PPG

Warmstone 1015-3

ΔE 1 · #E6D7CC

Dulux

Chintz Half S10C1H

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD3C8

Vista Paint

Pink Fluff K-1190

ΔE 1.8 · #DED3C7

Dunn-Edwards

Gallery Gray DE6072

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DAD1

Valspar

Warm Fog 1002-10C

ΔE 1.9 · #DED4CC

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD6CB

Benjamin Moore

Featherstone 1002

ΔE 2 · #E3D9D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Truffles 146

ΔE 2.2 · #EAD7CD

Sherwin-Williams

Gorgeous White SW6049

ΔE 2.4 · #E7DBD3

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.9 · #DECDC3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.6 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 6.2 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E3D5CB

#CAD8E2

Analogous

#E2CACC

#E3D5CB

#E2E0CA

Triadic

#E3D5CB

#CAE2D4

#D4CAE2

Split-Complementary

#E3D5CB

#CAE2E0

#CACCE2

Tetradic

#E3D5CB

#CCE2CA

#CAD8E2

#E0CAE2

Monochromatic

#AD8467

#C8AC98

#E3D5CB

#F6F2EE

Rectangle

#E3D5CB

#D8E2CA

#CAD8E2

#D4CAE2

Compound

#E3D5CB

#E2E0CA

#CAD8E2

#CACCE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8DDD5

#EDE5E0

#F4F0EE

Darker

#C6A791

#9D6F4F

#5C412D

Saturation

#DAD6D3

#E2D4CA

#F1D2BC

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D5CB

#DDD9CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D5CB

#D7D7CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D5CB

#E3D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sheer Scarf 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

#EACCB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D5CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D1D8

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.

#A3B9C9

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: #E3D5CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D5CB;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer-scarf: #E3D5CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer-scarf': '#E3D5CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D5CB] text-[#E3D5CB]

SCSS

$sheer-scarf: #E3D5CB;

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#DCCDC5 · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D5CB?

#E3D5CB is Sheer Scarf, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D5CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheer Scarf?

Sheer Scarf 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 Sheer Scarf?

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

Where can I download Sheer Scarf?

You can download Sheer Scarf 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 Sheer Scarf?

The hex code is #E3D5CB. In RGB it's 227, 213, 203, and in HSL it's 25°, 30%, 84%.

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