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Lovely Bluff

#E5D8C1

RGB 229, 216, 193 · HSL 38°, 41%, 83% · CMYK 0, 6, 16, 10

Lovely Bluff is #E5D8C1 in HEX — rgb(229, 216, 193), hsl(38°, 41%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 10%).

Lovely Bluff pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 41%, 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#E5D8C1

RGB229, 216, 193

HSL38°, 41%, 83%

HSV38°, 16%, 90%

CMYK0, 6, 16, 10

Decimal15063233

CSS RGBrgb(229, 216, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 41%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lovely Bluff 3004-10C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Yellow Page C-285

ΔE 0.9 · #E8D9C2

Behr

Moongaze MQ3-41

ΔE 0.9 · #E8D9C2

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 1 · #E4D9C3

PPG

Camel Tan 12-13

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DBC4

Benjamin Moore

Cayman 952

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D5BE

Dunn-Edwards

Cream Wave DE6198

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DBC5

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 1.4 · #E4DAC4

Farrow & Ball

Off-White 3

ΔE 1.4 · #E0D5BE

Sherwin-Williams

Lotus Pod SW7572

ΔE 1.5 · #E7D7C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Barberry Sand 278

ΔE 1.6 · #E1D4BC

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2 · #E0D3BE

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2.1 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.7 · #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

#E5D8C1

#C2CFE5

Analogous

#E5C7C2

#E5D8C1

#E1E5C2

Triadic

#E5D8C1

#C2E5D8

#D8C2E5

Split-Complementary

#E5D8C1

#C2E1E5

#C7C2E5

Tetradic

#E5D8C1

#C2E5C7

#C2CFE5

#E5C2E1

Monochromatic

#B89456

#CFB68C

#E5D8C1

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E5D8C1

#CFE5C2

#C2CFE5

#D8C2E5

Compound

#E5D8C1

#E1E5C2

#C2CFE5

#C7C2E5

Variations

Lighter

#EBE0CE

#EEE7DC

#F4F1EB

Darker

#CEB384

#A98240

#644C24

Saturation

#D9D5CE

#E5D8C2

#F2DCB5

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D8C1

#E1DBC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D8C1

#DADAC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D8C1

#E6D5D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lovely Bluff 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

#EBCFAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D8C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D4D0

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.

#9AADCE

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: #E5D8C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D8C1;

CSS Variable

--color-lovely-bluff: #E5D8C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lovely-bluff': '#E5D8C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D8C1] text-[#E5D8C1]

SCSS

$lovely-bluff: #E5D8C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D8C1?

#E5D8C1 is Lovely Bluff, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D8C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lovely Bluff?

Lovely Bluff 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 Lovely Bluff?

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

Where can I download Lovely Bluff?

You can download Lovely Bluff 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 Lovely Bluff?

The hex code is #E5D8C1. In RGB it's 229, 216, 193, and in HSL it's 38°, 41%, 83%.

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