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Mornington Half

#E5D2C8

RGB 229, 210, 200 · HSL 21°, 36%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 13, 10

Mornington Half is #E5D2C8 in HEX — rgb(229, 210, 200), hsl(21°, 36%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 10%).

Mornington Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 36%, 84%. 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#E5D2C8

RGB229, 210, 200

HSL21°, 36%, 84%

HSV21°, 13%, 90%

CMYK0, 8, 13, 10

Decimal15061704

CSS RGBrgb(229, 210, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 36%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mornington Half S09E1H

Exact match

PPG

Pale Taupe 1073-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E3D1C8

Benjamin Moore

Light 2096-60

ΔE 0.9 · #E3D0C5

Behr

Autumn Blush S220-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E7D5CB

Vista Paint

Truffles C-145

ΔE 1.4 · #E7D5C9

Valspar

Champagne Glee 2003-10C

ΔE 1.8 · #E0D0C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Truffles 146

ΔE 1.8 · #EAD7CD

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D3C6

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.1 · #DECDC3

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 2.2 · #E6D1CB

Dunn-Edwards

Touch of Tan DE6079

ΔE 3 · #EED9D1

Sherwin-Williams

Only Natural SW7596

ΔE 3 · #E2D3C4

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6.5 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 8 · #D9D9C8

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E5D2C8

#C8DBE5

Analogous

#E5C8CC

#E5D2C8

#E5E0C8

Triadic

#E5D2C8

#C8E5D2

#D2C8E5

Split-Complementary

#E5D2C8

#C8E5E0

#C8CCE5

Tetradic

#E5D2C8

#CCE5C8

#C8DBE5

#E0C8E5

Monochromatic

#B47D5F

#CCA793

#E5D2C8

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#E5D2C8

#DBE5C8

#C8DBE5

#D2C8E5

Compound

#E5D2C8

#E5E0C8

#C8DBE5

#C8CCE5

Variations

Lighter

#EADBD3

#EEE4DF

#F4F0ED

Darker

#CBA28C

#A46847

#613C28

Saturation

#DBD5D2

#E5D2C8

#F2CEBA

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D2C8

#DCD8C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D2C8

#D5D5C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D2C8

#E5D1D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Mornington Half 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

#EBCAB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D2C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CFD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#A0BDCC

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: #E5D2C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D2C8;

CSS Variable

--color-mornington-half: #E5D2C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mornington-half': '#E5D2C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D2C8] text-[#E5D2C8]

SCSS

$mornington-half: #E5D2C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D2C8?

#E5D2C8 is Mornington Half, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D2C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mornington Half?

Mornington Half 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 Mornington Half?

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

Where can I download Mornington Half?

You can download Mornington Half 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 Mornington Half?

The hex code is #E5D2C8. In RGB it's 229, 210, 200, and in HSL it's 21°, 36%, 84%.

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