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Writer’s Parchment

#E9D6BD

RGB 233, 214, 189 · HSL 34°, 50%, 83% · CMYK 0, 8, 19, 9

Writer’s Parchment is #E9D6BD in HEX — rgb(233, 214, 189), hsl(34°, 50%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 19%, 9%).

Writer’s Parchment pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 50%, 83%. 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#E9D6BD

RGB233, 214, 189

HSL34°, 50%, 83%

HSV34°, 19%, 91%

CMYK0, 8, 19, 9

Decimal15324861

CSS RGBrgb(233, 214, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 50%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Creamy 1087

ΔE 0.6 · #EBD7BE

Vista Paint

Dune Walk K-1038

ΔE 0.9 · #EBD6BE

Valspar

Toasting Tan 3003-8B

ΔE 1.1 · #EAD7BC

Behr

Steamed Milk HDC-WR15-8

ΔE 1.2 · #EBD9C1

PPG

Antique Parchment 1087-3

ΔE 1.3 · #EAD8C1

Hallman-Lindsay

What Inheritance? 293

ΔE 1.3 · #E8D7BC

Dunn-Edwards

Verona Beach DE6135

ΔE 1.4 · #E9D3BA

Sherwin-Williams

Eaglet Beige SW7573

ΔE 1.4 · #E9D9C0

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 1.7 · #E4D5BC

Dulux

Raw Cotton S13E1

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D2BA

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 2 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2 · #EBD9C3

Kilz

Almond Cake LJ110

ΔE 2.2 · #EEDAC4

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E9D6BD

#BED1E9

Analogous

#E9C1BE

#E9D6BD

#E6E9BE

Triadic

#E9D6BD

#BEE9D7

#D7BEE9

Split-Complementary

#E9D6BD

#BEE6E9

#C1BEE9

Tetradic

#E9D6BD

#BEE9C1

#BED1E9

#E9BEE6

Monochromatic

#C38F4B

#D6B385

#E9D6BD

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#E9D6BD

#D1E9BE

#BED1E9

#D7BEE9

Compound

#E9D6BD

#E6E9BE

#BED1E9

#C1BEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EEDFCB

#F0E6DA

#F5F1EB

Darker

#D6AF7C

#B47D34

#6B491D

Saturation

#DAD5CD

#E9D7BE

#F4D8B3

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D6BD

#E2DBBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D6BD

#D9D9C0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D6BD

#EAD3D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Writer’s Parchment 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

#EECDA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D6BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD2CD

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.

#94B0D4

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: #E9D6BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D6BD;

CSS Variable

--color-writer’s-parchment: #E9D6BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'writer’s-parchment': '#E9D6BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D6BD] text-[#E9D6BD]

SCSS

$writer’s-parchment: #E9D6BD;

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#E6D6BC · ΔE 1.3

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#E7D8BE · ΔE 1.7

Sheraton Beige

#EAD3BB · ΔE 1.8

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#EADAC2 · ΔE 1.8

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#E8DAC1 · ΔE 2.2

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#E7D9BE · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D6BD?

#E9D6BD is Writer’s Parchment, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D6BD warm or cool?

Writer’s Parchment reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Writer’s Parchment?

Writer’s Parchment 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 Writer’s Parchment?

Writer’s Parchment pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Writer’s Parchment?

You can download Writer’s Parchment 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 Writer’s Parchment?

The hex code is #E9D6BD. In RGB it's 233, 214, 189, and in HSL it's 34°, 50%, 83%.

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