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English Scone

#E9CFBB

RGB 233, 207, 187 · HSL 26°, 51%, 82% · CMYK 0, 11, 20, 9

English Scone is #E9CFBB in HEX — rgb(233, 207, 187), hsl(26°, 51%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 20%, 9%).

English Scone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 26°, 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#E9CFBB

RGB233, 207, 187

HSL26°, 51%, 82%

HSV26°, 20%, 91%

CMYK0, 11, 20, 9

Decimal15323067

CSS RGBrgb(233, 207, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 51%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

English Scone DE6108

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Raleigh CW-205

ΔE 0.8 · #E8CDB9

Behr

Venetian Mask PPU3-6

ΔE 1 · #E6CDB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Take-out 153

ΔE 1.2 · #E6CCB7

Sherwin-Williams

Peach Fuzz SW6344

ΔE 1.2 · #ECCFBB

Vista Paint

Take-Out C-152

ΔE 1.6 · #E5CDB7

Valspar

Strawberry Malt 2008-8C

ΔE 1.7 · #E5CFBA

Kilz

Dusty Blush LC170-02

ΔE 1.7 · #EAD3BE

PPG

Scotchtone 1069-2

ΔE 2.1 · #EBCCB9

Dulux

China Doll S10E1

ΔE 3.5 · #DEC9B8

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.7 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 4.3 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 6.8 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.4 · #E6C9A2

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

#E9CFBB

#BAD4E9

Analogous

#E9BABD

#E9CFBB

#E9E5BA

Triadic

#E9CFBB

#BAE9CE

#CEBAE9

Split-Complementary

#E9CFBB

#BAE9E5

#BABDE9

Tetradic

#E9CFBB

#BDE9BA

#BAD4E9

#E5BAE9

Monochromatic

#C37C46

#D6A580

#E9CFBB

#F9F1EC

Rectangle

#E9CFBB

#D4E9BA

#BAD4E9

#CEBAE9

Compound

#E9CFBB

#E9E5BA

#BAD4E9

#BABDE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDD8C8

#EFE2D8

#F5EEE9

Darker

#D6A178

#B46A32

#6A3E1C

Saturation

#D8D0CA

#E9CEBA

#F4CCAE

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9CFBB

#DDD7BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9CFBB

#D4D4BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9CFBB

#EACDD0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

English Scone 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

#EEC8A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9CFBB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCDCC

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.

#90B6D3

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: #E9CFBB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9CFBB;

CSS Variable

--color-english-scone: #E9CFBB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-scone': '#E9CFBB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9CFBB] text-[#E9CFBB]

SCSS

$english-scone: #E9CFBB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9CFBB?

#E9CFBB is English Scone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9CFBB warm or cool?

English Scone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with English Scone?

English Scone 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 English Scone?

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

Where can I download English Scone?

You can download English Scone 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 English Scone?

The hex code is #E9CFBB. In RGB it's 233, 207, 187, and in HSL it's 26°, 51%, 82%.

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