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Warm Croissant

#E4CEB5

RGB 228, 206, 181 · HSL 32°, 47%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 21, 11

Warm Croissant is #E4CEB5 in HEX — rgb(228, 206, 181), hsl(32°, 47%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 21%, 11%).

Warm Croissant pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 47%, 80%. 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#E4CEB5

RGB228, 206, 181

HSL32°, 47%, 80%

HSV32°, 21%, 89%

CMYK0, 10, 21, 11

Decimal14995125

CSS RGBrgb(228, 206, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 47%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

First Date C-166

ΔE 0.7 · #E6D0B7

PPG

Beachy Keen 1081-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E6D0B6

Hallman-Lindsay

First Date 167

ΔE 1.1 · #E7CFB7

Behr

Concord Buff HDC-AC-09

ΔE 1.3 · #E2CEB3

Benjamin Moore

Powder 1143

ΔE 1.4 · #E5CDB2

Dunn-Edwards

Verona Beach DE6135

ΔE 1.8 · #E9D3BA

Valspar

Strawberry Malt 2008-8C

ΔE 2.1 · #E5CFBA

Sherwin-Williams

Irish Cream SW7537

ΔE 2.2 · #E3D2B8

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.3 · #DEC8AE

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E9CDB4

IKEA

IKEA192 192

ΔE 3.2 · #DACBB2

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 3.2 · #DECFB9

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.4 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.8 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.3 · #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

#E4CEB5

#B4CAE4

Analogous

#E4B6B4

#E4CEB5

#E2E4B4

Triadic

#E4CEB5

#B4E4CE

#CEB4E4

Split-Complementary

#E4CEB5

#B4E2E4

#B6B4E4

Tetradic

#E4CEB5

#B4E4B6

#B4CAE4

#E4B4E2

Monochromatic

#BB8344

#D0A97C

#E4CEB5

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#E4CEB5

#CAE4B4

#B4CAE4

#CEB4E4

Compound

#E4CEB5

#E2E4B4

#B4CAE4

#B6B4E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9D7C3

#EDE1D4

#F3EEE7

Darker

#D1A676

#AA7436

#65441E

Saturation

#D3CCC5

#E4CEB4

#F1CEA7

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CEB5

#DBD4B6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CEB5

#D2D2B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CEB5

#E5CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Warm Croissant 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

#EAC7A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CEB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CCC7

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.

#8DABCE

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: #E4CEB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4CEB5;

CSS Variable

--color-warm-croissant: #E4CEB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'warm-croissant': '#E4CEB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4CEB5] text-[#E4CEB5]

SCSS

$warm-croissant: #E4CEB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CEB5?

#E4CEB5 is Warm Croissant, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4CEB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Warm Croissant?

Warm Croissant 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 Warm Croissant?

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

Where can I download Warm Croissant?

You can download Warm Croissant 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 Warm Croissant?

The hex code is #E4CEB5. In RGB it's 228, 206, 181, and in HSL it's 32°, 47%, 80%.

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