PINKS

August Moon

#E5DFD4

RGB 229, 223, 212 · HSL 39°, 25%, 86% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 10

August Moon is #E5DFD4 in HEX — rgb(229, 223, 212), hsl(39°, 25%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 10%).

August Moon pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 25%, 86%. 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#E5DFD4

RGB229, 223, 212

HSL39°, 25%, 86%

HSV39°, 7%, 90%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 10

Decimal15065044

CSS RGBrgb(229, 223, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 25%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

August Moon C-193

Exact match

Dulux

Beige Royal Quarter S15B1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #E4DFD4

PPG

Hourglass 1022-1

ΔE 0.5 · #E5E0D5

Hallman-Lindsay

August Moon 194

ΔE 0.5 · #E5E0D5

Behr

Cotton Knit PPU7-11

ΔE 0.5 · #E5DFD3

Valspar

Oyster Pearl 7002-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DED3

Sherwin-Williams

Shoji White SW7042

ΔE 0.6 · #E6DFD3

Benjamin Moore

Etiquette AF-50

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E1D6

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Haze DE6219

ΔE 1.1 · #E7E2D6

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E1D8

Kilz

French Canvas LJ230

ΔE 1.3 · #E6E1D8

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.6 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.6 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.8 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E5DFD4

#D2D9E4

Analogous

#E4D5D2

#E5DFD4

#E2E4D2

Triadic

#E5DFD4

#D2E4DE

#DED2E4

Split-Complementary

#E5DFD4

#D2E2E4

#D5D2E4

Tetradic

#E5DFD4

#D2E4D5

#D2D9E4

#E4D2E2

Monochromatic

#AB9773

#C8BBA3

#E5DFD4

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E5DFD4

#D9E4D2

#D2D9E4

#DED2E4

Compound

#E5DFD4

#E2E4D2

#D2D9E4

#D5D2E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAE5DB

#EEEBE5

#F5F3F0

Darker

#C4B69B

#9A8357

#5A4C32

Saturation

#DEDCD9

#E4DED2

#F2E2C5

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5DFD4

#E3E0D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5DFD4

#E0E0D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5DFD4

#E6DDDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

August Moon 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

#EBD4BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5DFD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D9DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A9B5CC

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: #E5DFD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5DFD4;

CSS Variable

--color-august-moon: #E5DFD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'august-moon': '#E5DFD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5DFD4] text-[#E5DFD4]

SCSS

$august-moon: #E5DFD4;

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#E2DDD0 · ΔE 1.4

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#E3E0D7 · ΔE 1.5

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#E0DED1 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5DFD4?

#E5DFD4 is August Moon, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5DFD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with August Moon?

August Moon 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 August Moon?

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

Where can I download August Moon?

You can download August Moon 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 August Moon?

The hex code is #E5DFD4. In RGB it's 229, 223, 212, and in HSL it's 39°, 25%, 86%.

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