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Dried Plantain

#E5CEA9

RGB 229, 206, 169 · HSL 37°, 54%, 78% · CMYK 0, 10, 26, 10

Dried Plantain is #E5CEA9 in HEX — rgb(229, 206, 169), hsl(37°, 54%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 10%).

Dried Plantain pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 54%, 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#E5CEA9

RGB229, 206, 169

HSL37°, 54%, 78%

HSV37°, 26%, 90%

CMYK0, 10, 26, 10

Decimal15060649

CSS RGBrgb(229, 206, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 54%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dried Plantain UL150-6

ΔE 0.7 · #E5CDA9

PPG

Hearth 1093-3 · 12-15

ΔE 1.3 · #E1CCA6

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 1.3 · #E6CDAA

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 1.4 · #E3CBA8

Vista Paint

Frozen Custard C-242

ΔE 1.5 · #EAD0AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Frozen Custard 243

ΔE 1.6 · #EAD0AC

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

ΔE 1.6 · #E4CEAC

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E6CDAB

Benjamin Moore

From CSP-1060

ΔE 1.8 · #E4CFAD

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.5 · #E1C9A1

Dulux

Pony Tail S14E2

ΔE 2.6 · #DDCAA7

Valspar

Baked Scone 3007-8B

ΔE 2.7 · #DEC9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.1 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.4 · #F3D3AD

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4.4 · #DDCDAE

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#E5CEA9

#A9C0E5

Analogous

#E5B0A9

#E5CEA9

#DEE5A9

Triadic

#E5CEA9

#A9E5CE

#CEA9E5

Split-Complementary

#E5CEA9

#A9DEE5

#B0A9E5

Tetradic

#E5CEA9

#A9E5B0

#A9C0E5

#E5A9DE

Monochromatic

#BC8A38

#D4AD6E

#E5CEA9

#F7EFE4

#F9F4EB

Rectangle

#E5CEA9

#C0E5A9

#A9C0E5

#CEA9E5

Compound

#E5CEA9

#DEE5A9

#A9C0E5

#B0A9E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAD8BA

#EDE1CE

#F3EDE4

Darker

#D5AC69

#AE7D2C

#674918

Saturation

#D0C9BE

#E5CEA9

#F2D19C

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

13.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5CEA9

#DDD3AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5CEA9

#D2D2AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5CEA9

#E7C9CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dried Plantain 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

#EBC79A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5CEA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CCBE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#82A0D1

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: #E5CEA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5CEA9;

CSS Variable

--color-dried-plantain: #E5CEA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dried-plantain': '#E5CEA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5CEA9] text-[#E5CEA9]

SCSS

$dried-plantain: #E5CEA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5CEA9?

#E5CEA9 is Dried Plantain, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5CEA9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dried Plantain?

Dried Plantain 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 Dried Plantain?

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

Where can I download Dried Plantain?

You can download Dried Plantain 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 Dried Plantain?

The hex code is #E5CEA9. In RGB it's 229, 206, 169, and in HSL it's 37°, 54%, 78%.

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