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Ivoire

#E4CEAC

RGB 228, 206, 172 · HSL 36°, 51%, 78% · CMYK 0, 10, 25, 11

Ivoire is #E4CEAC in HEX — rgb(228, 206, 172), hsl(36°, 51%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 25%, 11%).

Ivoire pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 51%, 78%. 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#E4CEAC

RGB228, 206, 172

HSL36°, 51%, 78%

HSV36°, 25%, 89%

CMYK0, 10, 25, 11

Decimal14995116

CSS RGBrgb(228, 206, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 51%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

From CSP-1060

ΔE 0.5 · #E4CFAD

Vista Paint

Classic Terra C-257

ΔE 0.8 · #E4CFAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Classic Terra 258

ΔE 1 · #E4CEAE

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 1.2 · #E6CDAB

Dunn-Edwards

Boutique Beige DE6178

ΔE 1.3 · #E1CEAD

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 1.4 · #E6CDAA

Behr

Dried Plantain UL150-6

ΔE 1.4 · #E5CDA9

PPG

Ivory Beauty 12-29

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D0AD

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DDCAA7

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3 · #DDCDAE

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 3.3 · #DDC8AB

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 3.8 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.3 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.8 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E4CEAC

#AAC1E4

Analogous

#E4B0AA

#E4CEAC

#DEE4AA

Triadic

#E4CEAC

#AAE4CD

#CDAAE4

Split-Complementary

#E4CEAC

#AADEE4

#B0AAE4

Tetradic

#E4CEAC

#AAE4B0

#AAC1E4

#E4AADE

Monochromatic

#B9873C

#D1AA71

#E4CEAC

#F6EFE4

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#E4CEAC

#C1E4AA

#AAC1E4

#CDAAE4

Compound

#E4CEAC

#DEE4AA

#AAC1E4

#B0AAE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9D7BB

#ECE0CF

#F2EDE4

Darker

#D2A96C

#AB7A30

#65471A

Saturation

#CFC9BE

#E4CDAA

#F1CF9D

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CEAC

#DCD3AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CEAC

#D2D2B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CEAC

#E6CACE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ivoire 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

#EAC79C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CEAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CCC0

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.

#84A2CE

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 · 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 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: #E4CEAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4CEAC;

CSS Variable

--color-ivoire: #E4CEAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ivoire': '#E4CEAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4CEAC] text-[#E4CEAC]

SCSS

$ivoire: #E4CEAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CEAC?

#E4CEAC is Ivoire, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4CEAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ivoire?

Ivoire 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 Ivoire?

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

Where can I download Ivoire?

You can download Ivoire 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 Ivoire?

The hex code is #E4CEAC. In RGB it's 228, 206, 172, and in HSL it's 36°, 51%, 78%.

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