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Melanie

#E0B7C2

RGB 224, 183, 194 · HSL 344°, 40%, 80% · CMYK 0, 18, 13, 12

Melanie is #E0B7C2 in HEX — rgb(224, 183, 194), hsl(344°, 40%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 13%, 12%).

Melanie pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 40%, 80%. 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#E0B7C2

RGB224, 183, 194

HSL344°, 40%, 80%

HSV344°, 18%, 88%

CMYK0, 18, 13, 12

Decimal14727106

CSS RGBrgb(224, 183, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 40%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Love In A Mist 1050-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E1B9C2

Behr

Bridal Rose 170E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #DBB6C1

Dulux

Pentalon S01F2

ΔE 1.8 · #DBB2BD

Benjamin Moore

Tara 1270

ΔE 2.7 · #E6B7C0

Vista Paint

Laureate K-1148

ΔE 2.7 · #E4BCC3

Valspar

Sweety Pie 1008-4B

ΔE 2.8 · #E7B8C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Acadia Bloom 111

ΔE 3 · #E5B7BE

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 3.9 · #E8C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 4.1 · #DBB7BB

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7.5 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 8.6 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 8.8 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 12.5 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.5 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E0B7C2

#B8E0D6

Analogous

#E0B8D7

#E0B7C2

#E0C1B8

Triadic

#E0B7C2

#C2E0B8

#B8C2E0

Split-Complementary

#E0B7C2

#B8E0C1

#B8D7E0

Tetradic

#E0B7C2

#D7E0B8

#B8E0D6

#C1B8E0

Monochromatic

#B34D68

#C98295

#E0B7C2

#F7EDF0

Rectangle

#E0B7C2

#E0D6B8

#B8E0D6

#B8C2E0

Compound

#E0B7C2

#E0C1B8

#B8E0D6

#B8D7E0

Variations

Lighter

#E7C6CF

#EBD6DC

#F2E8EB

Darker

#CA7D91

#A23F59

#5F2333

Saturation

#D2C6C9

#E0B8C2

#F0A8BB

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0B7C2

#C8C7C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0B7C2

#BFBFC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0B7C2

#DEBABA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Melanie 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

#E7B6AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0B7C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5BBD1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#92C9BA

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E0B7C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0B7C2;

CSS Variable

--color-melanie: #E0B7C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melanie': '#E0B7C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0B7C2] text-[#E0B7C2]

SCSS

$melanie: #E0B7C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0B7C2?

#E0B7C2 is Melanie, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0B7C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melanie?

Melanie 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 Melanie?

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

Where can I download Melanie?

You can download Melanie 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 Melanie?

The hex code is #E0B7C2. In RGB it's 224, 183, 194, and in HSL it's 344°, 40%, 80%.

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