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Buttercream

#EFE0CD

RGB 239, 224, 205 · HSL 34°, 52%, 87% · CMYK 0, 6, 14, 6

Buttercream is #EFE0CD in HEX — rgb(239, 224, 205), hsl(34°, 52%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 6%).

Buttercream pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 52%, 87%. 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#EFE0CD

RGB239, 224, 205

HSL34°, 52%, 87%

HSV34°, 14%, 94%

CMYK0, 6, 14, 6

Decimal15720653

CSS RGBrgb(239, 224, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 52%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Gentle 1149

ΔE 0.4 · #F0E0CD

PPG

Berkshire Lace 1077-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E1CF

Valspar

Apricot Haze 7002-11

ΔE 0.9 · #F0E2D0

Vista Paint

Senior Moment C-158

ΔE 1 · #F2E2D0

Behr

Ivory Stone QE-17

ΔE 1 · #ECDFCB

Kilz

Sugar Beige LJ120

ΔE 1 · #F0DFCB

Dulux

Blended Cream SW1B7

ΔE 1.1 · #EFE1CC

Sherwin-Williams

Intricate Ivory SW6350

ΔE 1.1 · #EDDDCA

Dunn-Edwards

Bone White DEC741

ΔE 1.2 · #EBDECC

Hallman-Lindsay

Senior Moment 159

ΔE 1.3 · #F1E0CF

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE4D3

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 2.4 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2.4 · #E9DEC8

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 3.8 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.9 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#EFE0CD

#CDDCEF

Analogous

#EFCFCD

#EFE0CD

#EDEFCD

Triadic

#EFE0CD

#CDEFE0

#E0CDEF

Split-Complementary

#EFE0CD

#CDEDEF

#CFCDEF

Tetradic

#EFE0CD

#CDEFCF

#CDDCEF

#EFCDED

Monochromatic

#CA9958

#DDBD92

#EFE0CD

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#EFE0CD

#DCEFCD

#CDDCEF

#E0CDEF

Compound

#EFE0CD

#EDEFCD

#CDDCEF

#CFCDEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2E6D7

#F4ECE2

#F8F4EF

Darker

#DCB787

#C08334

#714D1D

Saturation

#E3DFD9

#EFE0CD

#F7E1C5

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE0CD

#E9E4CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE0CD

#E3E3D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE0CD

#F0DDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Buttercream 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

#F3D5B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE0CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0DAD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#9FB9DA

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: #EFE0CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE0CD;

CSS Variable

--color-buttercream: #EFE0CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'buttercream': '#EFE0CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE0CD] text-[#EFE0CD]

SCSS

$buttercream: #EFE0CD;

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#F2E3D0 · ΔE 1.1

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#F1E1CC · ΔE 1.2

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#F0E2D2 · ΔE 1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE0CD?

#EFE0CD is Buttercream, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE0CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Buttercream?

Buttercream 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 Buttercream?

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

Where can I download Buttercream?

You can download Buttercream 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 Buttercream?

The hex code is #EFE0CD. In RGB it's 239, 224, 205, and in HSL it's 34°, 52%, 87%.

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