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Siesta Tan

#E9D8C8

RGB 233, 216, 200 · HSL 29°, 43%, 85% · CMYK 0, 7, 14, 9

Siesta Tan is #E9D8C8 in HEX — rgb(233, 216, 200), hsl(29°, 43%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 9%).

Siesta Tan pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 29°, 43%, 85%. 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#E9D8C8

RGB233, 216, 200

HSL29°, 43%, 85%

HSV29°, 14%, 91%

CMYK0, 7, 14, 9

Decimal15325384

CSS RGBrgb(233, 216, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 43%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Dusty 1157

ΔE 0.5 · #E9D8C7

Valspar

Warm Cappuccino 2004-8C

ΔE 0.8 · #EAD7C7

Sherwin-Williams

Fragile Beauty SW7553

ΔE 0.8 · #E7D7C6

Dulux

China Doll Half S10E1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E7D6C7

PPG

Shoreland 1082-2

ΔE 1.1 · #EAD9CB

Dunn-Edwards

Cashmere DEC758

ΔE 1.1 · #EBDBCA

Kilz

Soft Palm LC160-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EBDCCC

Vista Paint

Tender Tan K-1022

ΔE 1.8 · #E6D6C3

Behr

Adobe Sand N240-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E3D7C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Gingersnap 173

ΔE 2.5 · #EADDCA

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.1 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.2 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 5.3 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 9.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.8 · #EAEAE4

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

#E9D8C8

#C8D9E9

Analogous

#E9C8C9

#E9D8C8

#E9E9C8

Triadic

#E9D8C8

#C8E9D8

#D8C8E9

Split-Complementary

#E9D8C8

#C8E9E9

#C8C9E9

Tetradic

#E9D8C8

#C9E9C8

#C8D9E9

#E9C8E9

Monochromatic

#BE8B5B

#D3B192

#E9D8C8

#F8F2ED

Rectangle

#E9D8C8

#D9E9C8

#C8D9E9

#D8C8E9

Compound

#E9D8C8

#E9E9C8

#C8D9E9

#C8C9E9

Variations

Lighter

#EEE0D3

#F0E8E0

#F6F1EE

Darker

#D2AC89

#B0753F

#684423

Saturation

#DED9D4

#E9D8C8

#F4D8BD

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9D8C8

#E2DDC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9D8C8

#DBDBCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9D8C8

#EAD6D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Siesta Tan 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

#EECFB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9D8C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD4D5

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.

#9EB9D2

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: #E9D8C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9D8C8;

CSS Variable

--color-siesta-tan: #E9D8C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'siesta-tan': '#E9D8C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9D8C8] text-[#E9D8C8]

SCSS

$siesta-tan: #E9D8C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9D8C8?

#E9D8C8 is Siesta Tan, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9D8C8 warm or cool?

Siesta Tan reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Siesta Tan?

Siesta Tan 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 Siesta Tan?

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

Where can I download Siesta Tan?

You can download Siesta Tan 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 Siesta Tan?

The hex code is #E9D8C8. In RGB it's 233, 216, 200, and in HSL it's 29°, 43%, 85%.

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