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Downy Fluff

#EDE9E4

RGB 237, 233, 228 · HSL 33°, 20%, 91% · CMYK 0, 2, 4, 7

Downy Fluff is #EDE9E4 in HEX — rgb(237, 233, 228), hsl(33°, 20%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 7%).

Downy Fluff pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 20%, 91%. 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#EDE9E4

RGB237, 233, 228

HSL33°, 20%, 91%

HSV33°, 4%, 93%

CMYK0, 2, 4, 7

Decimal15591908

CSS RGBrgb(237, 233, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 20%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 0.5 · #EDEAE5

Behr

Barely Brown N180-1

ΔE 1 · #EAE8E4

Dunn-Edwards

Faded Gray DEW382

ΔE 1 · #EAE8E4

Vista Paint

Angel Kiss C-1271

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE9E4

Dulux

White Calm SW1H5

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE9E2

Valspar

Summer Gray 7006-17

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE9E4

PPG

Silver Feather 1002-1

ΔE 1.1 · #EDEBE7

Benjamin Moore

Lacey 2108-70

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E6E0

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 1.5 · #EFE8E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 1.5 · #EAEAE4

Kilz

White Modern TB-09

ΔE 1.6 · #EDEAE2

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.6 · #E9E6DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 1.9 · #E8E8E5

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.7 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EDE9E4

#E3E8ED

Analogous

#EDE4E3

#EDE9E4

#ECEDE3

Triadic

#EDE9E4

#E3EDE9

#E9E3ED

Split-Complementary

#EDE9E4

#E3ECED

#E4E3ED

Tetradic

#EDE9E4

#E3EDE4

#E3E8ED

#EDE3EC

Monochromatic

#AF9E88

#CEC3B6

#EDE9E4

#F5F3F0

Rectangle

#EDE9E4

#E8EDE3

#E3E8ED

#E9E3ED

Compound

#EDE9E4

#ECEDE3

#E3E8ED

#E4E3ED

Variations

Lighter

#F0EDE9

#F4F1EF

#F8F7F6

Darker

#C8BBAB

#9C8264

#5B4C39

Saturation

#E9E8E7

#EDE9E3

#F6E9DA

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE9E4

#EBEAE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE9E4

#EAEAE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE9E4

#EDE8E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Downy Fluff 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

#F1DBC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE9E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE0EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFBECF

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: #EDE9E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE9E4;

CSS Variable

--color-downy-fluff: #EDE9E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'downy-fluff': '#EDE9E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE9E4] text-[#EDE9E4]

SCSS

$downy-fluff: #EDE9E4;

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#F1EBE8 · ΔE 1.5

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#E8E5DF · ΔE 1.6

Venetian Marble

#ECE7E5 · ΔE 1.7

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#EAE4DE · ΔE 1.9

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#E9E8E0 · ΔE 2.0

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#E6E4DF · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE9E4?

#EDE9E4 is Downy Fluff, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE9E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Downy Fluff?

Downy Fluff 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 Downy Fluff?

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

Where can I download Downy Fluff?

You can download Downy Fluff 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 Downy Fluff?

The hex code is #EDE9E4. In RGB it's 237, 233, 228, and in HSL it's 33°, 20%, 91%.

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