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August

#EFC3B8

RGB 239, 195, 184 · HSL 12°, 63%, 83% · CMYK 0, 18, 23, 6

August is #EFC3B8 in HEX — rgb(239, 195, 184), hsl(12°, 63%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 23%, 6%).

August pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 12°, 63%, 83%. 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#EFC3B8

RGB239, 195, 184

HSL12°, 63%, 83%

HSV12°, 23%, 94%

CMYK0, 18, 23, 6

Decimal15713208

CSS RGBrgb(239, 195, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 63%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

August 030

Exact match

PPG

New Clay 1192-4

ΔE 1.2 · #EFC1B5

Dulux

Pale Blush S07F2

ΔE 1.2 · #F0C6BB

Behr

Peach Bud 240E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F2C7BB

Dunn-Edwards

Brilliant Beige DE5184

ΔE 2.7 · #EFC5B5

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 2.7 · #EBBCB3

Vista Paint

Coral Bells K-1125

ΔE 3 · #F2BFB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Antoinette Pink 42

ΔE 3.2 · #E7C2B4

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 3.2 · #F1BFB1

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 4 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.2 · #F4D0C2

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6 · #DFB5B0

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 7.2 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 13.3 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.2 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFC3B8

#B8E4EF

Analogous

#EFB8C9

#EFC3B8

#EFDFB8

Triadic

#EFC3B8

#B8EFC3

#C3B8EF

Split-Complementary

#EFC3B8

#B8EFDF

#B8C9EF

Tetradic

#EFC3B8

#C9EFB8

#B8E4EF

#DFB8EF

Monochromatic

#D35A3C

#E18F7A

#EFC3B8

#FAEDEA

Rectangle

#EFC3B8

#E4EFB8

#B8E4EF

#C3B8EF

Compound

#EFC3B8

#EFDFB8

#B8E4EF

#B8C9EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2CFC6

#F3DDD7

#F7ECE9

Darker

#E28771

#C54424

#752613

Saturation

#DCCFCB

#EFC3B8

#F7BEB0

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC3B8

#D9D2B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC3B8

#CBCBB9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC3B8

#EEC2C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

August 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

#F3BFA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC3B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C4C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#8CCCDC

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: #EFC3B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC3B8;

CSS Variable

--color-august: #EFC3B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'august': '#EFC3B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC3B8] text-[#EFC3B8]

SCSS

$august: #EFC3B8;

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#EEC2B7 · ΔE 0.4

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#EDC0B9 · ΔE 2.3

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#EEC0BA · ΔE 2.8

Blushing Brilliance

#F8C9C0 · ΔE 2.9

Pink Hibiscus

#EABFB9 · ΔE 3.0

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#ECBDB7 · ΔE 3.3

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#ECC8BE · ΔE 3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC3B8?

#EFC3B8 is August, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC3B8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with August?

August 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 August?

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

Where can I download August?

You can download August 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 August?

The hex code is #EFC3B8. In RGB it's 239, 195, 184, and in HSL it's 12°, 63%, 83%.

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