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Moderate White

#E9DECF

RGB 233, 222, 207 · HSL 35°, 37%, 86% · CMYK 0, 5, 11, 9

Moderate White is #E9DECF in HEX — rgb(233, 222, 207), hsl(35°, 37%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 9%).

Moderate White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 37%, 86%. 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#E9DECF

RGB233, 222, 207

HSL35°, 37%, 86%

HSV35°, 11%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 11, 9

Decimal15326927

CSS RGBrgb(233, 222, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 37%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Moderate White SW6140

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

First CSP-310

ΔE 0.5 · #E9DFD0

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DECE

Hallman-Lindsay

Clover Honey 271

ΔE 0.7 · #EBE0D1

Dulux

Figurine Half S11E1H

ΔE 0.8 · #EBDFCF

Behr

Pale Palomino HDC-CT-05

ΔE 1 · #E6DCCE

PPG

South Peak 1071-1

ΔE 1.1 · #EADFD2

Vista Paint

Clover Honey C-270

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DFCE

Valspar

Cream in my Coffee 3003-10C

ΔE 1.1 · #E6DECF

Kilz

Old Lace LJ160

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DED1

Farrow & Ball

Slipper Satin 2004

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E0D1

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 2.1 · #EAE3D3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.4 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 3.6 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.2 · #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

#E9DECF

#CED9E9

Analogous

#E9D0CE

#E9DECF

#E6E9CE

Triadic

#E9DECF

#CEE9DE

#DECEE9

Split-Complementary

#E9DECF

#CEE6E9

#D0CEE9

Tetradic

#E9DECF

#CEE9D0

#CED9E9

#E9CEE6

Monochromatic

#B89665

#D0BA9A

#E9DECF

#F7F3EE

Rectangle

#E9DECF

#D9E9CE

#CED9E9

#DECEE9

Compound

#E9DECF

#E6E9CE

#CED9E9

#D0CEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE4D8

#F0EBE3

#F6F3EF

Darker

#CEB591

#AA8148

#644B28

Saturation

#DFDCD7

#E9DECE

#F4DFC3

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

15.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DECF

#E5E1D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DECF

#E0E0D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DECF

#EADCDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Moderate White 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

#EED3B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DECF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD8DB

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.

#A5B7D0

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: #E9DECF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DECF;

CSS Variable

--color-moderate-white: #E9DECF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'moderate-white': '#E9DECF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DECF] text-[#E9DECF]

SCSS

$moderate-white: #E9DECF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DECF?

#E9DECF is Moderate White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DECF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Moderate White?

Moderate White 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 Moderate White?

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

Where can I download Moderate White?

You can download Moderate White 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 Moderate White?

The hex code is #E9DECF. In RGB it's 233, 222, 207, and in HSL it's 35°, 37%, 86%.

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