PINKS

Muscovite

#E9DECB

RGB 233, 222, 203 · HSL 38°, 41%, 85% · CMYK 0, 5, 13, 9

Muscovite is #E9DECB in HEX — rgb(233, 222, 203), hsl(38°, 41%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 13%, 9%).

Muscovite pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 41%, 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#E9DECB

RGB233, 222, 203

HSL38°, 41%, 85%

HSV38°, 13%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 13, 9

Decimal15326923

CSS RGBrgb(233, 222, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 41%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bread Crumb Half S11D1H

ΔE 0.6 · #EADECC

Benjamin Moore

Lambskin 1051 · CC-340

ΔE 0.7 · #E9DDC9

Vista Paint

Little Dove C-5

ΔE 0.7 · #E9DFCD

Behr

Silky Bamboo PPU8-14

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE0CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Gingersnap 173

ΔE 0.8 · #EADDCA

Dunn-Edwards

Bone White DEC741

ΔE 0.9 · #EBDECC

Sherwin-Williams

Aged White SW9180

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DECD

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DEC9

Valspar

Daybreak 6008-3A

ΔE 1.4 · #E5DDC9

PPG

Botany Beige 15-27

ΔE 1.5 · #E5DAC8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.6 · #E9DEC8

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.6 · #EBDFC9

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 2 · #E4DECC

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.4 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.6 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E9DECB

#C9D5E8

Analogous

#E8CDC9

#E9DECB

#E4E8C9

Triadic

#E9DECB

#C9E8DD

#DDC9E8

Split-Complementary

#E9DECB

#C9E4E8

#CDC9E8

Tetradic

#E9DECB

#C9E8CD

#C9D5E8

#E8C9E4

Monochromatic

#BB995D

#D2BB93

#E9DECB

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#E9DECB

#D5E8C9

#C9D5E8

#DDC9E8

Compound

#E9DECB

#E4E8C9

#C9D5E8

#CDC9E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE4D4

#F0EAE0

#F5F3EE

Darker

#D1B78A

#AD8641

#664E25

Saturation

#DDDAD4

#E8DDC9

#F4E0BE

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DECB

#E5E0CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DECB

#E0E0CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DECB

#EADBDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Muscovite 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

#EED3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DECB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD8D8

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.

#A0B2D1

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: #E9DECB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DECB;

CSS Variable

--color-muscovite: #E9DECB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muscovite': '#E9DECB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DECB] text-[#E9DECB]

SCSS

$muscovite: #E9DECB;

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#EBE3CF · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DECB?

#E9DECB is Muscovite, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DECB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muscovite?

Muscovite 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 Muscovite?

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

Where can I download Muscovite?

You can download Muscovite 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 Muscovite?

The hex code is #E9DECB. In RGB it's 233, 222, 203, and in HSL it's 38°, 41%, 85%.

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