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Scotchtone

#EBCCB9

RGB 235, 204, 185 · HSL 23°, 56%, 82% · CMYK 0, 13, 21, 8

Scotchtone is #EBCCB9 in HEX — rgb(235, 204, 185), hsl(23°, 56%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 21%, 8%).

Scotchtone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 23°, 56%, 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#EBCCB9

RGB235, 204, 185

HSL23°, 56%, 82%

HSV23°, 21%, 92%

CMYK0, 13, 21, 8

Decimal15453369

CSS RGBrgb(235, 204, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 56%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Scotchtone 1069-2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Woodstock Rose historic-woodstock-rose

ΔE 0.9 · #E9CAB6

Sherwin-Williams

Aristocrat Peach SW0027

ΔE 1.2 · #ECCEB9

Benjamin Moore

Raleigh CW-205

ΔE 1.6 · #E8CDB9

Behr

Clamshell 260E-2

ΔE 1.6 · #F0D0BC

Vista Paint

Here Comes the Sun C-33

ΔE 1.8 · #F0D1BD

Dunn-Edwards

Galveston Tan DE6101

ΔE 2 · #E8C8B8

Dulux

Maiden's Blush S09G1

ΔE 2.3 · #F2D0BF

Kilz

Nouveau Apricot LB160-01

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCBBD

Valspar

Resort Peach 2005-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #E6C5B1

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.7 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.8 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 6.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 8.8 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.5 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#EBCCB9

#B7D7EB

Analogous

#EBB7BD

#EBCCB9

#EBE5B7

Triadic

#EBCCB9

#B7EBCB

#CBB7EB

Split-Complementary

#EBCCB9

#B7EBE5

#B7BDEB

Tetradic

#EBCCB9

#BDEBB7

#B7D7EB

#E5B7EB

Monochromatic

#C97540

#DAA07C

#EBCCB9

#F9F1EB

Rectangle

#EBCCB9

#D7EBB7

#B7D7EB

#CBB7EB

Compound

#EBCCB9

#EBE5B7

#B7D7EB

#B7BDEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD5C6

#F1E0D6

#F5EDE9

Darker

#DB9B74

#BA622C

#6E3918

Saturation

#D9CFC9

#EBCBB7

#F5C9AD

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBCCB9

#DCD6B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBCCB9

#D2D2BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBCCB9

#EBCACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Scotchtone 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

#F0C6A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBCCB9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDCBCA

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#8DBAD7

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: #EBCCB9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBCCB9;

CSS Variable

--color-scotchtone: #EBCCB9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'scotchtone': '#EBCCB9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBCCB9] text-[#EBCCB9]

SCSS

$scotchtone: #EBCCB9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBCCB9?

#EBCCB9 is Scotchtone, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EBCCB9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Scotchtone?

Scotchtone 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 Scotchtone?

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

Where can I download Scotchtone?

You can download Scotchtone 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 Scotchtone?

The hex code is #EBCCB9. In RGB it's 235, 204, 185, and in HSL it's 23°, 56%, 82%.

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