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Tostada

#E5C29D

RGB 229, 194, 157 · HSL 31°, 58%, 76% · CMYK 0, 15, 31, 10

Tostada is #E5C29D in HEX — rgb(229, 194, 157), hsl(31°, 58%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 31%, 10%).

Tostada pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 58%, 76%. 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#E5C29D

RGB229, 194, 157

HSL31°, 58%, 76%

HSV31°, 31%, 90%

CMYK0, 15, 31, 10

Decimal15057565

CSS RGBrgb(229, 194, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 58%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tostada S270-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Tucson 1144

ΔE 0.8 · #E3C29D

Hallman-Lindsay

Honey Glow 253

ΔE 1.6 · #E0BF99

Sherwin-Williams

August Moon SW7687

ΔE 2.1 · #E7C7A0

Vista Paint

Honey Glow C-252

ΔE 2.5 · #DEC099

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 2.5 · #E0C39D

Kilz

Lion Cub LD170-02

ΔE 2.5 · #DFC09E

PPG

Faint Fawn 1089-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E2C59C

Dunn-Edwards

Friar Tuck DEC714

ΔE 3.2 · #DDB994

Dulux

Lama S10F3

ΔE 3.3 · #DFB995

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.3 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.9 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 5.5 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 5.8 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 6.6 · #D6C39E

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 14.4 · #C2B078

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E5C29D

#9EC1E5

Analogous

#E59F9E

#E5C29D

#E4E59E

Triadic

#E5C29D

#9EE5C3

#C39EE5

Split-Complementary

#E5C29D

#9EE4E5

#9F9EE5

Tetradic

#E5C29D

#9EE59F

#9EC1E5

#E59EE4

Monochromatic

#B97831

#D59D62

#E5C29D

#F5E8DB

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#E5C29D

#C1E59E

#9EC1E5

#C39EE5

Compound

#E5C29D

#E4E59E

#9EC1E5

#9F9EE5

Variations

Lighter

#EACFB2

#ECDBC8

#F2EAE1

Darker

#D89D5E

#AF6D27

#673F15

Saturation

#CCC2B7

#E5C39E

#F2C391

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5C29D

#D6CC9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5C29D

#C9C9A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5C29D

#E6BEC2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tostada 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

#EBBE91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5C29D

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C3B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#78A3D1

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E5C29D;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5C29D;

CSS Variable

--color-tostada: #E5C29D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tostada': '#E5C29D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5C29D] text-[#E5C29D]

SCSS

$tostada: #E5C29D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5C29D?

#E5C29D is Tostada, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5C29D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tostada?

Tostada 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 Tostada?

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

Where can I download Tostada?

You can download Tostada 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 Tostada?

The hex code is #E5C29D. In RGB it's 229, 194, 157, and in HSL it's 31°, 58%, 76%.

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