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Buff Tone

#E8D0B9

RGB 232, 208, 185 · HSL 29°, 51%, 82% · CMYK 0, 10, 20, 9

Buff Tone is #E8D0B9 in HEX — rgb(232, 208, 185), hsl(29°, 51%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 20%, 9%).

Buff Tone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 51%, 82%. 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#E8D0B9

RGB232, 208, 185

HSL29°, 51%, 82%

HSV29°, 20%, 91%

CMYK0, 10, 20, 9

Decimal15257785

CSS RGBrgb(232, 208, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 51%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

First Date 167

ΔE 0.7 · #E7CFB7

Vista Paint

Baked Biscuit K-1046

ΔE 1 · #E8D2BB

PPG

Malibu Dune 1083-4

ΔE 1.3 · #E7CEB5

Valspar

Strawberry Malt 2008-8C

ΔE 1.4 · #E5CFBA

Behr

Venetian Mask PPU3-6

ΔE 1.4 · #E6CDB8

Benjamin Moore

Sheraton HC-57

ΔE 1.5 · #EBD4BC

Dunn-Edwards

Verona Beach DE6135

ΔE 1.5 · #E9D3BA

Kilz

Dusty Blush LC170-02

ΔE 1.6 · #EAD3BE

Sherwin-Williams

Pueblo SW7711

ΔE 2.3 · #E6D0BD

Dulux

Raw Cotton S13E1

ΔE 2.8 · #E3D2BA

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 3.7 · #EBD9C3

Farrow & Ball

Joa's White 226

ΔE 3.7 · #DECFB9

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.7 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.5 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.1 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E8D0B9

#BAD2E9

Analogous

#E9BABA

#E8D0B9

#E9E8BA

Triadic

#E8D0B9

#BAE9D0

#D0BAE9

Split-Complementary

#E8D0B9

#BAE9E8

#BABAE9

Tetradic

#E8D0B9

#BAE9BA

#BAD2E9

#E8BAE9

Monochromatic

#C38346

#D6A980

#E8D0B9

#F9F2EC

Rectangle

#E8D0B9

#D2E9BA

#BAD2E9

#D0BAE9

Compound

#E8D0B9

#E9E8BA

#BAD2E9

#BABAE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDDAC8

#EFE3D8

#F5EFE9

Darker

#D6A678

#B47132

#6A421C

Saturation

#D8D1CA

#E9D0BA

#F4D0AE

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D0B9

#DED7B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D0B9

#D4D4BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D0B9

#E9CDD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buff Tone 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

#EDC9A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D0B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCECA

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.

#90B3D3

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: #E8D0B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D0B9;

CSS Variable

--color-buff-tone: #E8D0B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buff-tone': '#E8D0B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D0B9] text-[#E8D0B9]

SCSS

$buff-tone: #E8D0B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D0B9?

#E8D0B9 is Buff Tone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D0B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buff Tone?

Buff Tone 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 Buff Tone?

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

Where can I download Buff Tone?

You can download Buff Tone 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 Buff Tone?

The hex code is #E8D0B9. In RGB it's 232, 208, 185, and in HSL it's 29°, 51%, 82%.

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