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Bisque Tan

#E5D2B0

RGB 229, 210, 176 · HSL 38°, 50%, 79% · CMYK 0, 8, 23, 10

Bisque Tan is #E5D2B0 in HEX — rgb(229, 210, 176), hsl(38°, 50%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 10%).

Bisque Tan pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 50%, 79%. 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#E5D2B0

RGB229, 210, 176

HSL38°, 50%, 79%

HSV38°, 23%, 90%

CMYK0, 8, 23, 10

Decimal15061680

CSS RGBrgb(229, 210, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 50%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

Exact match

PPG

Ivory Beauty 12-29

ΔE 1 · #E2D0AD

Behr

Yellowstone UL180-18

ΔE 1.1 · #E8D5B3

Benjamin Moore

Crumb CSP-1010

ΔE 1.2 · #E3D1AD

Vista Paint

Simply Tan K-1005

ΔE 1.2 · #E3D1B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Rub Elbows 294

ΔE 1.3 · #E2D0B0

Sherwin-Williams

Ivoire SW6127

ΔE 1.7 · #E4CEAC

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #ECD8B6

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 2.5 · #EAD9B6

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.8 · #DDCDAE

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.8 · #E6CDAB

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.9 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.2 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.9 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E5D2B0

#AFC2E4

Analogous

#E4B6AF

#E5D2B0

#DDE4AF

Triadic

#E5D2B0

#AFE4D1

#D1AFE4

Split-Complementary

#E5D2B0

#AFDDE4

#B6AFE4

Tetradic

#E5D2B0

#AFE4B6

#AFC2E4

#E4AFDD

Monochromatic

#BB8E3E

#D1AF75

#E5D2B0

#F7F2E8

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#E5D2B0

#C2E4AF

#AFC2E4

#D1AFE4

Compound

#E5D2B0

#DDE4AF

#AFC2E4

#B6AFE4

Variations

Lighter

#EADABF

#EDE3D1

#F3EEE6

Darker

#D2AE70

#AC7F32

#664A1B

Saturation

#D1CCC1

#E4D1AF

#F2D4A1

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D2B0

#DFD6B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D2B0

#D5D5B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D2B0

#E7CDD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bisque Tan 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

#EBCA9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D2B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CFC3

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.

#88A2CF

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: #E5D2B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D2B0;

CSS Variable

--color-bisque-tan: #E5D2B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bisque-tan': '#E5D2B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D2B0] text-[#E5D2B0]

SCSS

$bisque-tan: #E5D2B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D2B0?

#E5D2B0 is Bisque Tan, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D2B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bisque Tan?

Bisque Tan 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 Bisque Tan?

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

Where can I download Bisque Tan?

You can download Bisque Tan 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 Bisque Tan?

The hex code is #E5D2B0. In RGB it's 229, 210, 176, and in HSL it's 38°, 50%, 79%.

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