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Crescent Moon

#EFE8E9

RGB 239, 232, 233 · HSL 351°, 18%, 92% · CMYK 0, 3, 3, 6

Crescent Moon is #EFE8E9 in HEX — rgb(239, 232, 233), hsl(351°, 18%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 6%).

Crescent Moon pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 351°, 18%, 92%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#EFE8E9

RGB239, 232, 233

HSL351°, 18%, 92%

HSV351°, 3%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 3, 6

Decimal15722729

CSS RGBrgb(239, 232, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 18%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Crescent Moon 1230

Exact match

Behr

Cave Pearl RD-W7

ΔE 0.7 · #F0E7E8

Vista Paint

Crescent Moon C-1229

ΔE 0.8 · #EDE7E7

PPG

Love Bird 1044-1

ΔE 1.4 · #F1EBEA

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Clear DE6008

ΔE 1.6 · #F4E9EA

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 2114-70

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE8E6

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.7 · #EEE9E7

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE7E5

Valspar

Fair Maiden 7001-10

ΔE 1.8 · #F5EAEB

Dulux

Dalmation SP2A5

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E7E8

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.4 · #E7E3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 3.4 · #EDEAE5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.7 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.4 · #F4F4F4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 4.4 · #F0F2F1

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 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

#EFE8E9

#E7EEED

Analogous

#EEE7EC

#EFE8E9

#EEE9E7

Triadic

#EFE8E9

#E8EEE7

#E7E8EE

Split-Complementary

#EFE8E9

#E7EEE9

#E7ECEE

Tetradic

#EFE8E9

#ECEEE7

#E7EEED

#E9E7EE

Monochromatic

#B08D92

#CFBABD

#EFE8E9

#F5F0F1

Rectangle

#EFE8E9

#EEEDE7

#E7EEED

#E7E8EE

Compound

#EFE8E9

#EEE9E7

#E7EEED

#E7ECEE

Variations

Lighter

#F2ECED

#F5F1F1

#F9F7F7

Darker

#C8AFB3

#9A6870

#5B3C40

Saturation

#ECE9EA

#EEE7E8

#F7DFE2

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

17.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE8E9

#EBEBEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE8E9

#E9E9E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE8E9

#EFE8E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crescent Moon 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

#F3DBCA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE8E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E0EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFCFCA

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: #EFE8E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE8E9;

CSS Variable

--color-crescent-moon: #EFE8E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crescent-moon': '#EFE8E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE8E9] text-[#EFE8E9]

SCSS

$crescent-moon: #EFE8E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE8E9?

#EFE8E9 is Crescent Moon, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE8E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crescent Moon?

Crescent Moon 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 Crescent Moon?

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

Where can I download Crescent Moon?

You can download Crescent Moon 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 Crescent Moon?

The hex code is #EFE8E9. In RGB it's 239, 232, 233, and in HSL it's 351°, 18%, 92%.

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