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Pale Chamois

#EFE5D7

RGB 239, 229, 215 · HSL 35°, 43%, 89% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 6

Pale Chamois is #EFE5D7 in HEX — rgb(239, 229, 215), hsl(35°, 43%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 6%).

Pale Chamois pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 43%, 89%. 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#EFE5D7

RGB239, 229, 215

HSL35°, 43%, 89%

HSV35°, 10%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 6

Decimal15721943

CSS RGBrgb(239, 229, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 43%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bread Crumb Quarter S11D1Q

ΔE 0.4 · #F0E6D8

Dunn-Edwards

Finest Silk DE6127

ΔE 0.8 · #F1E5D7

Behr

Artist's Canvas UL150-8

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE3D4

Kilz

Champagne White TB-06

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE3D6

PPG

Pearl 1087-2

ΔE 1 · #EFE5D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Linen 180

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE2D4

Vista Paint

Bare Necessity K-1296

ΔE 1.2 · #EBE3D6

Sherwin-Williams

Ivory Lace SW7013

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE5D8

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.3 · #EEE3D3

Valspar

Antique White 7002-20

ΔE 1.4 · #EFE8DA

Benjamin Moore

Beautiful 1170

ΔE 1.5 · #F1E3D5

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 1.6 · #EFE4D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.6 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.4 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.3 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#EFE5D7

#D7E1EF

Analogous

#EFD9D7

#EFE5D7

#EDEFD7

Triadic

#EFE5D7

#D7EFE5

#E5D7EF

Split-Complementary

#EFE5D7

#D7EDEF

#D9D7EF

Tetradic

#EFE5D7

#D7EFD9

#D7E1EF

#EFD7ED

Monochromatic

#C39E69

#D9C1A0

#EFE5D7

#F8F3ED

Rectangle

#EFE5D7

#E1EFD7

#D7E1EF

#E5D7EF

Compound

#EFE5D7

#EDEFD7

#D7E1EF

#D9D7EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2EADF

#F4EFE8

#F8F6F2

Darker

#D7BB94

#B88742

#6D4F25

Saturation

#E7E4DF

#EFE5D7

#F7E6CF

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE5D7

#EBE7D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE5D7

#E7E7D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE5D7

#F0E3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Chamois 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

#F3D8BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE5D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0DDE1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#A8BBD7

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: #EFE5D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE5D7;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-chamois: #EFE5D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-chamois': '#EFE5D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE5D7] text-[#EFE5D7]

SCSS

$pale-chamois: #EFE5D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE5D7?

#EFE5D7 is Pale Chamois, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE5D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Chamois?

Pale Chamois 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 Pale Chamois?

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

Where can I download Pale Chamois?

You can download Pale Chamois 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 Pale Chamois?

The hex code is #EFE5D7. In RGB it's 239, 229, 215, and in HSL it's 35°, 43%, 89%.

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