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Buff Tone

#EDD2C3

RGB 237, 210, 195 · HSL 21°, 54%, 85% · CMYK 0, 11, 18, 7

Buff Tone is #EDD2C3 in HEX — rgb(237, 210, 195), hsl(21°, 54%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 18%, 7%).

Buff Tone pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 54%, 85%. 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#EDD2C3

RGB237, 210, 195

HSL21°, 54%, 85%

HSV21°, 18%, 93%

CMYK0, 11, 18, 7

Decimal15585987

CSS RGBrgb(237, 210, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 54%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Buff Tone S230-1

Exact match

Valspar

Morning Glow 2002-8C

ΔE 1.2 · #EFD3C6

PPG

Melon Pink 1195-3

ΔE 1.3 · #F1D4C4

Vista Paint

In the Buff K-1086

ΔE 1.5 · #F2D4C5

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 1.5 · #EFD6C7

Sherwin-Williams

Spun Sugar SW6337

ΔE 1.6 · #EDD2C0

Dulux

Angel's Face S08E1

ΔE 1.7 · #EDD3C7

Benjamin Moore

Coastal 1164

ΔE 2 · #E8D2C3

Kilz

Posh Peach LJ130

ΔE 2.3 · #E7D1C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Chinese Cherry 41

ΔE 2.4 · #F1D7CB

Dunn-Edwards

English Scone DE6108

ΔE 2.9 · #E9CFBB

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 3.3 · #F4D9CE

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 3.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 8.6 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#EDD2C3

#C4DFED

Analogous

#EDC4CA

#EDD2C3

#EDE7C4

Triadic

#EDD2C3

#C4EDD3

#D3C4ED

Split-Complementary

#EDD2C3

#C4EDE7

#C4CAED

Tetradic

#EDD2C3

#CAEDC4

#C4DFED

#E7C4ED

Monochromatic

#CA7A4E

#DCA689

#EDD2C3

#F9F0EB

Rectangle

#EDD2C3

#DFEDC4

#C4DFED

#D3C4ED

Compound

#EDD2C3

#EDE7C4

#C4DFED

#C4CAED

Variations

Lighter

#F1DBD0

#F3E5DE

#F7F0ED

Darker

#DCA07F

#BE6230

#70381A

Saturation

#DFD7D3

#EDD3C4

#F6D0BB

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDD2C3

#E0DAC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDD2C3

#D7D7C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDD2C3

#EDD0D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buff Tone 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

#F1CAAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDD2C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DECFD2

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.

#98C2D9

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: #EDD2C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDD2C3;

CSS Variable

--color-buff-tone: #EDD2C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buff-tone': '#EDD2C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDD2C3] text-[#EDD2C3]

SCSS

$buff-tone: #EDD2C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDD2C3?

#EDD2C3 is Buff Tone, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EDD2C3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buff Tone?

Buff Tone 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 Buff Tone?

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

Where can I download Buff Tone?

You can download Buff Tone 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 Buff Tone?

The hex code is #EDD2C3. In RGB it's 237, 210, 195, and in HSL it's 21°, 54%, 85%.

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