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Red Dust

#E8DEDB

RGB 232, 222, 219 · HSL 14°, 22%, 88% · CMYK 0, 4, 6, 9

Red Dust is #E8DEDB in HEX — rgb(232, 222, 219), hsl(14°, 22%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 6%, 9%).

Red Dust pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 14°, 22%, 88%. 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#E8DEDB

RGB232, 222, 219

HSL14°, 22%, 88%

HSV14°, 6%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 6, 9

Decimal15261403

CSS RGBrgb(232, 222, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 22%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 0.4 · #E7DEDB

Dulux

Nut Milk Quarter S06C1Q

ΔE 1 · #EAE1DE

Benjamin Moore

Pampas 2110-60

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DED9

Valspar

Pressed Blossoms 1004-8C

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DCDB

Sherwin-Williams

Smart White SW6007

ΔE 1.2 · #E4DBD8

PPG

Milk And Cookies 1046-1

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E1DF

Vista Paint

Clytemnestra C-1306

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E0DC

Behr

Pink Chalk MQ3-3

ΔE 1.4 · #E3DCD9

Dunn-Edwards

Mother of Pearl DE6029

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE2E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Clytemnestra 1307

ΔE 1.9 · #E8E2E0

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 2.2 · #EBE0D9

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 2.3 · #E9E2E2

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.9 · #E9E6DF

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.2 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5.2 · #EAE9E1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E8DEDB

#DAE4E7

Analogous

#E7DADD

#E8DEDB

#E7E4DA

Triadic

#E8DEDB

#DAE7DD

#DDDAE7

Split-Complementary

#E8DEDB

#DAE7E4

#DADDE7

Tetradic

#E8DEDB

#DDE7DA

#DAE4E7

#E4DAE7

Monochromatic

#AB877C

#C9B2AB

#E8DEDB

#F5F1EF

Rectangle

#E8DEDB

#E4E7DA

#DAE4E7

#DDDAE7

Compound

#E8DEDB

#E7E4DA

#DAE4E7

#DADDE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE4E1

#F0EBE9

#F6F3F3

Darker

#C5AAA2

#996B5E

#5A3E36

Saturation

#E2DFDE

#E7DDDA

#F3D6CE

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8DEDB

#E3E1DC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8DEDB

#E0E0DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8DEDB

#E8DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red Dust 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

#EDD3BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8DEDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD8E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFC7CF

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: #E8DEDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8DEDB;

CSS Variable

--color-red-dust: #E8DEDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-dust': '#E8DEDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8DEDB] text-[#E8DEDB]

SCSS

$red-dust: #E8DEDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DEDB?

#E8DEDB is Red Dust, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8DEDB warm or cool?

Red Dust reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Red Dust?

Red Dust 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 Red Dust?

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

Where can I download Red Dust?

You can download Red Dust 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 Red Dust?

The hex code is #E8DEDB. In RGB it's 232, 222, 219, and in HSL it's 14°, 22%, 88%.

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