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Varnished Ivory

#E3DACA

RGB 227, 218, 202 · HSL 38°, 31%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 11, 11

Varnished Ivory is #E3DACA in HEX — rgb(227, 218, 202), hsl(38°, 31%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 11%).

Varnished Ivory pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 31%, 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#E3DACA

RGB227, 218, 202

HSL38°, 31%, 84%

HSV38°, 11%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 11, 11

Decimal14932682

CSS RGBrgb(227, 218, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 31%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Varnished Ivory MQ3-40

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Neutral Ground SW7568

ΔE 0.4 · #E2DACA

PPG

Antique White 1024-2

ΔE 0.8 · #E1DACA

Vista Paint

Travertine Trail K-942

ΔE 0.8 · #E1D9CA

Valspar

Light Raffia 3008-10B

ΔE 0.8 · #E1D9C8

Dulux

Hog Bristle® Half S14D1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E5DCCB

Benjamin Moore

White 964

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D9C7

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DECE

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

White Elephant 223

ΔE 1.6 · #E3DBC8

Farrow & Ball

Shadow White 282

ΔE 1.8 · #DED8C6

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.9 · #E4DECC

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.5 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.9 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E3DACA

#CAD3E3

Analogous

#E3CDCA

#E3DACA

#DFE3CA

Triadic

#E3DACA

#CAE3DA

#DACAE3

Split-Complementary

#E3DACA

#CADFE3

#CDCAE3

Tetradic

#E3DACA

#CAE3CD

#CAD3E3

#E3CADF

Monochromatic

#AE9365

#C8B697

#E3DACA

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#E3DACA

#D3E3CA

#CAD3E3

#DACAE3

Compound

#E3DACA

#DFE3CA

#CAD3E3

#CDCAE3

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1D4

#EDE8E0

#F4F2EE

Darker

#C7B390

#9E814E

#5D4B2C

Saturation

#DAD7D2

#E3DACA

#F1DDBB

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DACA

#E0DCCB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DACA

#DCDCCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DACA

#E4D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Varnished Ivory 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

#EAD0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DACA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D5D7

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.

#A3B1C9

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: #E3DACA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DACA;

CSS Variable

--color-varnished-ivory: #E3DACA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'varnished-ivory': '#E3DACA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DACA] text-[#E3DACA]

SCSS

$varnished-ivory: #E3DACA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DACA?

#E3DACA is Varnished Ivory, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DACA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Varnished Ivory?

Varnished Ivory 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 Varnished Ivory?

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

Where can I download Varnished Ivory?

You can download Varnished Ivory 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 Varnished Ivory?

The hex code is #E3DACA. In RGB it's 227, 218, 202, and in HSL it's 38°, 31%, 84%.

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