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Paraffin Wax

#E4D9C3

RGB 228, 217, 195 · HSL 40°, 38%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 11

Paraffin Wax is #E4D9C3 in HEX — rgb(228, 217, 195), hsl(40°, 38%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 11%).

Paraffin Wax pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 38%, 83%. 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#E4D9C3

RGB228, 217, 195

HSL40°, 38%, 83%

HSV40°, 14%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 11

Decimal14997955

CSS RGBrgb(228, 217, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 38%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

Exact match

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 0.5 · #E4DAC4

PPG

Almond Paste 1103-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E5DBC5

Dunn-Edwards

Exclusive Ivory DE6191

ΔE 0.8 · #E2D8C3

Benjamin Moore

Muslin 1037 · CC-110

ΔE 0.9 · #E2D7C2

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

ΔE 1 · #E5D8C1

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 1 · #E3DAC5

Vista Paint

Mission Hills C-362

ΔE 1.2 · #E2DAC3

Sherwin-Williams

Antique White SW6119

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DCC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Mission Hills 363

ΔE 1.2 · #E2DAC3

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD7C1

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D5BE

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.8 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.6 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.8 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E4D9C3

#C3CEE4

Analogous

#E4C9C3

#E4D9C3

#DFE4C3

Triadic

#E4D9C3

#C3E4D9

#D9C3E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D9C3

#C3DFE4

#C9C3E4

Tetradic

#E4D9C3

#C3E4C9

#C3CEE4

#E4C3DF

Monochromatic

#B5965A

#CCB88E

#E4D9C3

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E4D9C3

#CEE4C3

#C3CEE4

#D9C3E4

Compound

#E4D9C3

#DFE4C3

#C3CEE4

#C9C3E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E1CF

#EDE8DD

#F4F1EC

Darker

#CCB587

#A58544

#614E26

Saturation

#D9D5CF

#E4D9C3

#F2DEB6

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D9C3

#E1DBC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D9C3

#DBDBC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D9C3

#E5D6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Paraffin Wax 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

#EACFAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D9C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D4D2

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.

#9CACCC

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: #E4D9C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D9C3;

CSS Variable

--color-paraffin-wax: #E4D9C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paraffin-wax': '#E4D9C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D9C3] text-[#E4D9C3]

SCSS

$paraffin-wax: #E4D9C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D9C3?

#E4D9C3 is Paraffin Wax, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D9C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paraffin Wax?

Paraffin Wax 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 Paraffin Wax?

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

Where can I download Paraffin Wax?

You can download Paraffin Wax 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 Paraffin Wax?

The hex code is #E4D9C3. In RGB it's 228, 217, 195, and in HSL it's 40°, 38%, 83%.

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