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Tantalizing Tan

#E7C3AC

RGB 231, 195, 172 · HSL 23°, 55%, 79% · CMYK 0, 16, 26, 9

Tantalizing Tan is #E7C3AC in HEX — rgb(231, 195, 172), hsl(23°, 55%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 26%, 9%).

Tantalizing Tan pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 23°, 55%, 79%. 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#E7C3AC

RGB231, 195, 172

HSL23°, 55%, 79%

HSV23°, 26%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 26, 9

Decimal15188908

CSS RGBrgb(231, 195, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 55%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tantalizing Tan 1070-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Weekend Retreat C-34

ΔE 0.5 · #E7C3AD

Valspar

Colorado Skyline 2003-8B

ΔE 1 · #E5C3AD

Dulux

Titahi Bay NZ10D2

ΔE 1.1 · #E8C3AE

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 1205

ΔE 1.5 · #E3C2AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Weekend Retreat 35

ΔE 1.5 · #E9C2AD

Behr

Cockleshell MQ1-31

ΔE 1.6 · #E2C1AB

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe South DEC709

ΔE 1.8 · #E5C1A7

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E0BFA8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 2.5 · #E3BEA4

Sherwin-Williams

Sweet Orange SW6351

ΔE 3.5 · #EBCCB3

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.7 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 5.2 · #DCB8A8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.6 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.7 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E7C3AC

#ACD0E7

Analogous

#E7ACB3

#E7C3AC

#E7E0AC

Triadic

#E7C3AC

#ACE7C3

#C3ACE7

Split-Complementary

#E7C3AC

#ACE7E0

#ACB3E7

Tetradic

#E7C3AC

#B3E7AC

#ACD0E7

#E0ACE7

Monochromatic

#C26D38

#D69771

#E7C3AC

#F8EEE7

#F9F1EB

Rectangle

#E7C3AC

#D0E7AC

#ACD0E7

#C3ACE7

Compound

#E7C3AC

#E7E0AC

#ACD0E7

#ACB3E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECCFBD

#EEDBD0

#F3EBE5

Darker

#D7956B

#B25F2C

#693718

Saturation

#D2C7C1

#E7C3AC

#F3C0A0

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C3AC

#D6CEAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C3AC

#CACAAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C3AC

#E7C0C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tantalizing Tan 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

#EDBF9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C3AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC4C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#84B4D2

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 · 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 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: #E7C3AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C3AC;

CSS Variable

--color-tantalizing-tan: #E7C3AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tantalizing-tan': '#E7C3AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C3AC] text-[#E7C3AC]

SCSS

$tantalizing-tan: #E7C3AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C3AC?

#E7C3AC is Tantalizing Tan, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C3AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tantalizing Tan?

Tantalizing Tan 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 Tantalizing Tan?

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

Where can I download Tantalizing Tan?

You can download Tantalizing Tan 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 Tantalizing Tan?

The hex code is #E7C3AC. In RGB it's 231, 195, 172, and in HSL it's 23°, 55%, 79%.

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