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Malibu Dune

#E7CEB5

RGB 231, 206, 181 · HSL 30°, 51%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 22, 9

Malibu Dune is #E7CEB5 in HEX — rgb(231, 206, 181), hsl(30°, 51%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 22%, 9%).

Malibu Dune pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 51%, 81%. 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#E7CEB5

RGB231, 206, 181

HSL30°, 51%, 81%

HSV30°, 22%, 91%

CMYK0, 11, 22, 9

Decimal15191733

CSS RGBrgb(231, 206, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 51%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Malibu Dune 1083-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

First Date 167

ΔE 0.7 · #E7CFB7

Vista Paint

Regina Beach K-1037

ΔE 1 · #E7CEB3

Benjamin Moore

Powder 1143

ΔE 1.2 · #E5CDB2

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 1.2 · #E9CDB4

Behr

Sandpoint 270E-2

ΔE 1.8 · #ECCFB5

Dunn-Edwards

Verona Beach DE6135

ΔE 2 · #E9D3BA

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 2 · #EBD2B6

Sherwin-Williams

Creamery SW6358

ΔE 2 · #EDD0B6

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.7 · #DEC8AE

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 4.2 · #D9C6AB

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 4.3 · #E4D5BC

Dutch Boy

Cheddar Corn DCP-1001

ΔE 4.7 · #F5DBC2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.8 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E7CEB5

#B6CFE7

Analogous

#E7B6B6

#E7CEB5

#E7E7B6

Triadic

#E7CEB5

#B6E7CF

#CFB6E7

Split-Complementary

#E7CEB5

#B6E7E7

#B6B6E7

Tetradic

#E7CEB5

#B6E7B6

#B6CFE7

#E7B6E7

Monochromatic

#C28242

#D5A87C

#E7CEB5

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#E7CEB5

#CFE7B6

#B6CFE7

#CFB6E7

Compound

#E7CEB5

#E7E7B6

#B6CFE7

#B6B6E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECD8C4

#EFE2D5

#F4EEE8

Darker

#D5A575

#B17232

#69421B

Saturation

#D6CFC7

#E7CFB6

#F3CFAA

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7CEB5

#DCD5B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7CEB5

#D3D3B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7CEB5

#E8CBCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Malibu Dune 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

#EDC7A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7CEB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DACCC7

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.

#8DB0D2

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: #E7CEB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7CEB5;

CSS Variable

--color-malibu-dune: #E7CEB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malibu-dune': '#E7CEB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7CEB5] text-[#E7CEB5]

SCSS

$malibu-dune: #E7CEB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7CEB5?

#E7CEB5 is Malibu Dune, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7CEB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Malibu Dune?

Malibu Dune 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 Malibu Dune?

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

Where can I download Malibu Dune?

You can download Malibu Dune 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 Malibu Dune?

The hex code is #E7CEB5. In RGB it's 231, 206, 181, and in HSL it's 30°, 51%, 81%.

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