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Hidden Path

#E4D5B9

RGB 228, 213, 185 · HSL 39°, 44%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 11

Hidden Path is #E4D5B9 in HEX — rgb(228, 213, 185), hsl(39°, 44%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 11%).

Hidden Path pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 44%, 81%. 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#E4D5B9

RGB228, 213, 185

HSL39°, 44%, 81%

HSV39°, 19%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 11

Decimal14996921

CSS RGBrgb(228, 213, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 44%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Palest of Lemon C-263

ΔE 0.7 · #E5D6BB

Hallman-Lindsay

Palest Of Lemon 264

ΔE 0.8 · #E6D6BB

Dulux

Gentle Touch S14E1

ΔE 0.8 · #E2D3B8

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D2B6

PPG

Loofah 1094-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E3D3B5

Benjamin Moore

Mohair 1058

ΔE 1.4 · #E7D7BD

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Vellum SW2833

ΔE 1.4 · #E8D9BD

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D5BC

Behr

Limescent MQ3-16

ΔE 1.7 · #DFD1B4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E1D6BB

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 2 · #E2D6BD

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 3.1 · #DCD0B8

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.4 · #EED9BA

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 3.8 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

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

#E4D5B9

#B9C8E4

Analogous

#E4C0B9

#E4D5B9

#DDE4B9

Triadic

#E4D5B9

#B9E4D5

#D5B9E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D5B9

#B9DDE4

#C0B9E4

Tetradic

#E4D5B9

#B9E4C0

#B9C8E4

#E4B9DD

Monochromatic

#B9934B

#CEB482

#E4D5B9

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E4D5B9

#C8E4B9

#B9C8E4

#D5B9E4

Compound

#E4D5B9

#DDE4B9

#B9C8E4

#C0B9E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9DDC7

#EDE5D7

#F3F0E9

Darker

#CFB27C

#A9823B

#644C21

Saturation

#D5D0C8

#E4D5B9

#F1D9AC

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D5B9

#DFD8BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D5B9

#D8D8BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D5B9

#E5D1D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hidden Path 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

#EACCA6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D5B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D1CA

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.

#92A7CD

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: #E4D5B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D5B9;

CSS Variable

--color-hidden-path: #E4D5B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hidden-path': '#E4D5B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D5B9] text-[#E4D5B9]

SCSS

$hidden-path: #E4D5B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D5B9?

#E4D5B9 is Hidden Path, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D5B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hidden Path?

Hidden Path 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 Hidden Path?

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

Where can I download Hidden Path?

You can download Hidden Path 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 Hidden Path?

The hex code is #E4D5B9. In RGB it's 228, 213, 185, and in HSL it's 39°, 44%, 81%.

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