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Desert Bone

#EBDDD5

RGB 235, 221, 213 · HSL 22°, 35%, 88% · CMYK 0, 6, 9, 8

Desert Bone is #EBDDD5 in HEX — rgb(235, 221, 213), hsl(22°, 35%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 8%).

Desert Bone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 35%, 88%. 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#EBDDD5

RGB235, 221, 213

HSL22°, 35%, 88%

HSV22°, 9%, 92%

CMYK0, 6, 9, 8

Decimal15457749

CSS RGBrgb(235, 221, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 35%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Desert Bone 1008-10C

Exact match

Dulux

Mornington Quarter S09E1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #ECDDD5

Hallman-Lindsay

Cliffswallow 131

ΔE 0.6 · #ECDDD4

PPG

Berry Frost 1016-1

ΔE 0.7 · #EBDED7

Vista Paint

Cliffswallow C-130

ΔE 0.9 · #EADBD2

Sherwin-Williams

Polite White SW6056

ΔE 0.9 · #E9DDD4

Dunn-Edwards

Studio White DE6065

ΔE 1 · #E8DCD5

Behr

Ballerina Beauty MQ3-8

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DBD4

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 1.5 · #EBE0D9

Benjamin Moore

Bride 1009

ΔE 1.7 · #E9DDD2

Kilz

Taupe Pearls LB170-01

ΔE 2 · #EFDCD3

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 3.2 · #E7DEDB

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 4.7 · #E9E6DF

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 5.7 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.3 · #D7D7D7

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

#EBDDD5

#D6E3EB

Analogous

#EBD6D9

#EBDDD5

#EBE8D6

Triadic

#EBDDD5

#D6EBDE

#DED6EB

Split-Complementary

#EBDDD5

#D6EBE8

#D6D9EB

Tetradic

#EBDDD5

#D9EBD6

#D6E3EB

#E8D6EB

Monochromatic

#B98A6E

#D2B4A2

#EBDDD5

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#EBDDD5

#E3EBD6

#D6E3EB

#DED6EB

Compound

#EBDDD5

#EBE8D6

#D6E3EB

#D6D9EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE4DE

#F2EBE7

#F7F4F2

Darker

#CFAC98

#AB6F4C

#65402B

Saturation

#E4E0DD

#EBDED6

#F5DBCC

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

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBDDD5

#E4E1D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBDDD5

#DFDFD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBDDD5

#EBDCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Bone 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

#F0D2BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBDDD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDD7DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#ACC4D2

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: #EBDDD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBDDD5;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-bone: #EBDDD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-bone': '#EBDDD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBDDD5] text-[#EBDDD5]

SCSS

$desert-bone: #EBDDD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBDDD5?

#EBDDD5 is Desert Bone, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EBDDD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Bone?

Desert Bone 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 Desert Bone?

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

Where can I download Desert Bone?

You can download Desert Bone 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 Desert Bone?

The hex code is #EBDDD5. In RGB it's 235, 221, 213, and in HSL it's 22°, 35%, 88%.

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