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Gentle Fawn

#E6C9A4

RGB 230, 201, 164 · HSL 34°, 57%, 77% · CMYK 0, 13, 29, 10

Gentle Fawn is #E6C9A4 in HEX — rgb(230, 201, 164), hsl(34°, 57%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 29%, 10%).

Gentle Fawn pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 57%, 77%. 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#E6C9A4

RGB230, 201, 164

HSL34°, 57%, 77%

HSV34°, 29%, 90%

CMYK0, 13, 29, 10

Decimal15124900

CSS RGBrgb(230, 201, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 57%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Monarch 1109

ΔE 0.4 · #E7C9A4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 1 · #E6C9A2

Hallman-Lindsay

October Bounty 252

ΔE 1.4 · #E3C6A3

Vista Paint

October Bounty C-251

ΔE 1.5 · #E2C8A4

Behr

Jasper Cane PPU4-15

ΔE 1.5 · #E7C7A1

PPG

York Ivory 15-07

ΔE 1.7 · #E5CAA2

Sherwin-Williams

August Moon SW7687

ΔE 1.8 · #E7C7A0

Dulux

Sheriff S11F2

ΔE 1.9 · #EBCDAA

Valspar

Palamino Pony 3004-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #E0C39D

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.4 · #E6CDAA

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 2.4 · #E3CBA8

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 2.5 · #E1C9A1

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E6CDAB

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4 · #F3D3AD

Farrow & Ball

Cord 16

ΔE 5 · #D6C39E

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E6C9A4

#A3C0E6

Analogous

#E6A7A3

#E6C9A4

#E1E6A3

Triadic

#E6C9A4

#A3E6C9

#C9A3E6

Split-Complementary

#E6C9A4

#A3E1E6

#A7A3E6

Tetradic

#E6C9A4

#A3E6A7

#A3C0E6

#E6A3E1

Monochromatic

#BC8134

#D5A567

#E6C9A4

#F6ECDF

#FAF3EB

Rectangle

#E6C9A4

#C0E6A3

#A3C0E6

#C9A3E6

Compound

#E6C9A4

#E1E6A3

#A3C0E6

#A7A3E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBD4B5

#EDDECB

#F3ECE2

Darker

#D8A562

#B07528

#684416

Saturation

#CEC6BA

#E6C9A3

#F2CA96

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6C9A4

#DBD1A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6C9A4

#CECEA9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6C9A4

#E7C4C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gentle Fawn 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

#ECC396

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6C9A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9C8BA

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.

#7CA1D2

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E6C9A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6C9A4;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-fawn: #E6C9A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-fawn': '#E6C9A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6C9A4] text-[#E6C9A4]

SCSS

$gentle-fawn: #E6C9A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6C9A4?

#E6C9A4 is Gentle Fawn, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6C9A4 warm or cool?

Gentle Fawn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gentle Fawn?

Gentle Fawn 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 Gentle Fawn?

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

Where can I download Gentle Fawn?

You can download Gentle Fawn 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 Gentle Fawn?

The hex code is #E6C9A4. In RGB it's 230, 201, 164, and in HSL it's 34°, 57%, 77%.

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