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Tangy Taffy

#E7CAC3

RGB 231, 202, 195 · HSL 12°, 43%, 84% · CMYK 0, 13, 16, 9

Tangy Taffy is #E7CAC3 in HEX — rgb(231, 202, 195), hsl(12°, 43%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 16%, 9%).

Tangy Taffy pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 12°, 43%, 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#E7CAC3

RGB231, 202, 195

HSL12°, 43%, 84%

HSV12°, 16%, 91%

CMYK0, 13, 16, 9

Decimal15190723

CSS RGBrgb(231, 202, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 43%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tangy Taffy 1058-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rosetone 1186

ΔE 1.1 · #E6C9C0

Valspar

Harmony 2001-8C

ΔE 1.5 · #EACDC4

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 1.8 · #EDCDC7

Behr

Sand Dance S190-2

ΔE 1.9 · #E3CAC5

Kilz

Flapper Pink TB-92

ΔE 2.1 · #EDD0C9

Vista Paint

Pout C-124

ΔE 2.2 · #E4CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 2.2 · #E4CCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCECB

Dulux

Pianissimo S06D1

ΔE 2.8 · #E5CEC9

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 3 · #E2CCC7

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 3.7 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.3 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 8.7 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E7CAC3

#C5E1E8

Analogous

#E8C5CF

#E7CAC3

#E8DDC5

Triadic

#E7CAC3

#C5E8CC

#CCC5E8

Split-Complementary

#E7CAC3

#C5E8DD

#C5CFE8

Tetradic

#E7CAC3

#CFE8C5

#C5E1E8

#DDC5E8

Monochromatic

#BC6B57

#D29C8E

#E7CAC3

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#E7CAC3

#E1E8C5

#C5E1E8

#CCC5E8

Compound

#E7CAC3

#E8DDC5

#C5E1E8

#C5CFE8

Variations

Lighter

#ECD6D0

#EFE1DE

#F5EEEC

Darker

#D19586

#AE543E

#663023

Saturation

#DBD3D1

#E8CCC5

#F3C5B9

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7CAC3

#D8D4C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7CAC3

#CFCFC4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7CAC3

#E7CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tangy Taffy 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

#EDC4AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7CAC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC9D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#9BC6D1

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: #E7CAC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7CAC3;

CSS Variable

--color-tangy-taffy: #E7CAC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tangy-taffy': '#E7CAC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7CAC3] text-[#E7CAC3]

SCSS

$tangy-taffy: #E7CAC3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7CAC3?

#E7CAC3 is Tangy Taffy, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7CAC3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tangy Taffy?

Tangy Taffy 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 Tangy Taffy?

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

Where can I download Tangy Taffy?

You can download Tangy Taffy 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 Tangy Taffy?

The hex code is #E7CAC3. In RGB it's 231, 202, 195, and in HSL it's 12°, 43%, 84%.

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