Careless Whispers

Careless Whispers by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Careless Whispers sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 24°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 61%. Saturation is around 55%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 24°. The hex value is #e8c6b0. The RGB value is 232, 198, 176.

Careless Whispers has brightness around 61%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Careless Whispers with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Careless Whispers works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Careless Whispers is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.