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Eiderdown

#E6DBC6

RGB 230, 219, 198 · HSL 39°, 39%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 14, 10

Eiderdown is #E6DBC6 in HEX — rgb(230, 219, 198), hsl(39°, 39%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 10%).

Eiderdown pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 39%, 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#E6DBC6

RGB230, 219, 198

HSL39°, 39%, 84%

HSV39°, 14%, 90%

CMYK0, 5, 14, 10

Decimal15129542

CSS RGBrgb(230, 219, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 39%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Almond Paste 1103-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E5DBC5

Sherwin-Williams

Antique White SW6119

ΔE 0.8 · #E8DCC6

Dulux

Bone White SW1B9

ΔE 0.8 · #E4DAC4

Vista Paint

Jewett White C-1418

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DBC7

Dunn-Edwards

Cream Wave DE6198

ΔE 0.9 · #E8DBC5

Behr

Chartreuse Frost MQ3-17

ΔE 0.9 · #E3DAC5

Kilz

Paraffin Wax LK260

ΔE 0.9 · #E4D9C3

Benjamin Moore

Lambskin 1051 · CC-340

ΔE 1 · #E9DDC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DEC8

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DEC9

Valspar

Unforgettable 7003-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DCC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Page 286

ΔE 1.4 · #EADCC6

IKEA

IKEA175 175

ΔE 2.1 · #DFD7C1

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.2 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E6DBC6

#C6D1E6

Analogous

#E6CBC6

#E6DBC6

#E1E6C6

Triadic

#E6DBC6

#C6E6DB

#DBC6E6

Split-Complementary

#E6DBC6

#C6E1E6

#CBC6E6

Tetradic

#E6DBC6

#C6E6CB

#C6D1E6

#E6C6E1

Monochromatic

#B7975C

#CFB991

#E6DBC6

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E6DBC6

#D1E6C6

#C6D1E6

#DBC6E6

Compound

#E6DBC6

#E1E6C6

#C6D1E6

#CBC6E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE2D2

#EFE9DE

#F5F2ED

Darker

#CEB689

#A88543

#634E26

Saturation

#DBD8D1

#E6DBC6

#F3DFBA

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DBC6

#E3DDC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DBC6

#DDDDC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DBC6

#E7D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Eiderdown 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

#ECD1B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DBC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D6D4

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.

#9EAFCE

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: #E6DBC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DBC6;

CSS Variable

--color-eiderdown: #E6DBC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eiderdown': '#E6DBC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DBC6] text-[#E6DBC6]

SCSS

$eiderdown: #E6DBC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DBC6?

#E6DBC6 is Eiderdown, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6DBC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Eiderdown?

Eiderdown 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 Eiderdown?

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

Where can I download Eiderdown?

You can download Eiderdown 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 Eiderdown?

The hex code is #E6DBC6. In RGB it's 230, 219, 198, and in HSL it's 39°, 39%, 84%.

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