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Powdered Gold

#E8D2B1

RGB 232, 210, 177 · HSL 36°, 54%, 80% · CMYK 0, 9, 24, 9

Powdered Gold is #E8D2B1 in HEX — rgb(232, 210, 177), hsl(36°, 54%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 24%, 9%).

Powdered Gold pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 54%, 80%. 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#E8D2B1

RGB232, 210, 177

HSL36°, 54%, 80%

HSV36°, 24%, 91%

CMYK0, 9, 24, 9

Decimal15258289

CSS RGBrgb(232, 210, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 54%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Chamois 1108

ΔE 0.9 · #EBD3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Chaparral DEC745

ΔE 1 · #E5D0B0

Vista Paint

Classic Terra C-257

ΔE 1.2 · #E4CFAE

Sherwin-Williams

Travertine SW7722

ΔE 1.4 · #ECD3B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Classic Terra 258

ΔE 1.5 · #E4CEAE

Behr

Yellowstone UL180-18

ΔE 1.5 · #E8D5B3

PPG

Sugared Pears 1088-3

ΔE 2 · #EBD5B7

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E6CDAB

Dulux

Porcelain Pink S11F1

ΔE 2.2 · #EBD6B8

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #ECD8B6

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.3 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 2.7 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.4 · #DDCDAE

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.1 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.4 · #EEEACD

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

#E8D2B1

#B0C6E8

Analogous

#E8B6B0

#E8D2B1

#E2E8B0

Triadic

#E8D2B1

#B0E8D2

#D2B0E8

Split-Complementary

#E8D2B1

#B0E2E8

#B6B0E8

Tetradic

#E8D2B1

#B0E8B6

#B0C6E8

#E8B0E2

Monochromatic

#C48D3B

#D6AF76

#E8D2B1

#F9F4EB

Rectangle

#E8D2B1

#C6E8B0

#B0C6E8

#D2B0E8

Compound

#E8D2B1

#E2E8B0

#B0C6E8

#B6B0E8

Variations

Lighter

#ECDBC0

#EEE3D2

#F4EEE6

Darker

#D7AE6F

#B37E2E

#6A4919

Saturation

#D4CEC4

#E8D2B0

#F3D4A5

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D2B1

#E0D7B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D2B1

#D6D6B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D2B1

#E9CED2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Powdered Gold 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

#EDCAA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D2B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCFC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#88A6D3

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: #E8D2B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D2B1;

CSS Variable

--color-powdered-gold: #E8D2B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powdered-gold': '#E8D2B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D2B1] text-[#E8D2B1]

SCSS

$powdered-gold: #E8D2B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D2B1?

#E8D2B1 is Powdered Gold, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D2B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powdered Gold?

Powdered Gold 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 Powdered Gold?

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

Where can I download Powdered Gold?

You can download Powdered Gold 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 Powdered Gold?

The hex code is #E8D2B1. In RGB it's 232, 210, 177, and in HSL it's 36°, 54%, 80%.

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