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Malted Milk

#E8D9CE

RGB 232, 217, 206 · HSL 25°, 36%, 86% · CMYK 0, 6, 11, 9

Malted Milk is #E8D9CE in HEX — rgb(232, 217, 206), hsl(25°, 36%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 11%, 9%).

Malted Milk pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 36%, 86%. 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#E8D9CE

RGB232, 217, 206

HSL25°, 36%, 86%

HSV25°, 11%, 91%

CMYK0, 6, 11, 9

Decimal15260110

CSS RGBrgb(232, 217, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 36%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Malted Milk 1073-2

Exact match

Kilz

Conch Pink TB-22

ΔE 1 · #E5D7CD

Dunn-Edwards

Gallery Gray DE6072

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DAD1

Vista Paint

Cliffswallow C-130

ΔE 1.3 · #EADBD2

Benjamin Moore

Bride 1009

ΔE 1.6 · #E9DDD2

Dulux

Shetland Lace Half S12D1H

ΔE 1.6 · #E7DBCE

Hallman-Lindsay

Truffles 146

ΔE 1.6 · #EAD7CD

Behr

Sheer Scarf PPU2-5

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D5CB

Sherwin-Williams

Polite White SW6056

ΔE 2 · #E9DDD4

Valspar

Bubble Tea 7001-5

ΔE 2.1 · #EDDFD4

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 2.7 · #DFD6CB

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 3.5 · #EBE0D9

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 5.6 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.8 · #DDDDD5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 8.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E8D9CE

#CEDDE8

Analogous

#E8CED1

#E8D9CE

#E8E6CE

Triadic

#E8D9CE

#CEE8D9

#D9CEE8

Split-Complementary

#E8D9CE

#CEE8E6

#CED1E8

Tetradic

#E8D9CE

#D1E8CE

#CEDDE8

#E6CEE8

Monochromatic

#B78866

#D0B19A

#E8D9CE

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#E8D9CE

#DDE8CE

#CEDDE8

#D9CEE8

Compound

#E8D9CE

#E8E6CE

#CEDDE8

#CED1E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE1D8

#F0E8E3

#F6F2EF

Darker

#CEAA91

#A87149

#634129

Saturation

#DFDBD7

#E8D9CE

#F4D7C3

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D9CE

#E1DDCF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D9CE

#DCDCCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D9CE

#E8D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Malted Milk 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

#EDCFB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D9CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD4DA

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.

#A5BECF

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: #E8D9CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D9CE;

CSS Variable

--color-malted-milk: #E8D9CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'malted-milk': '#E8D9CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D9CE] text-[#E8D9CE]

SCSS

$malted-milk: #E8D9CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D9CE?

#E8D9CE is Malted Milk, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D9CE warm or cool?

Malted Milk reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Malted Milk?

Malted Milk 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 Malted Milk?

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

Where can I download Malted Milk?

You can download Malted Milk 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 Malted Milk?

The hex code is #E8D9CE. In RGB it's 232, 217, 206, and in HSL it's 25°, 36%, 86%.

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