PINKS

Semi-Precious

#E0BCB2

RGB 224, 188, 178 · HSL 13°, 43%, 79% · CMYK 0, 16, 21, 12

Semi-Precious is #E0BCB2 in HEX — rgb(224, 188, 178), hsl(13°, 43%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 21%, 12%).

Semi-Precious pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 43%, 79%. 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#E0BCB2

RGB224, 188, 178

HSL13°, 43%, 79%

HSV13°, 21%, 88%

CMYK0, 16, 21, 12

Decimal14728370

CSS RGBrgb(224, 188, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 43%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Semi-Precious 2001-8B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 0.7 · #E2BEB4

PPG

Sweet Peach 1065-4

ΔE 0.9 · #E2BCB3

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.1 · #E2BAAE

Benjamin Moore

Desert 2094-50

ΔE 2.2 · #DEB7AF

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E2BCAE

Dulux

Fair Maiden S07E2

ΔE 2.5 · #E8C2B9

Behr

Cinnamon Tea S200-2

ΔE 2.8 · #DFC1B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Antoinette Pink 42

ΔE 3 · #E7C2B4

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 3.6 · #DCB8A8

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 3.8 · #E3B7B1

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5.5 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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 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

#E0BCB2

#B2D6E0

Analogous

#E0B2BF

#E0BCB2

#E0D3B2

Triadic

#E0BCB2

#B2E0BC

#BCB2E0

Split-Complementary

#E0BCB2

#B2E0D3

#B2BFE0

Tetradic

#E0BCB2

#BFE0B2

#B2D6E0

#D3B2E0

Monochromatic

#B35F47

#CB8D7C

#E0BCB2

#F6ECE9

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#E0BCB2

#D6E0B2

#B2D6E0

#BCB2E0

Compound

#E0BCB2

#E0D3B2

#B2D6E0

#B2BFE0

Variations

Lighter

#E7CAC2

#EBD8D3

#F2E9E7

Darker

#CC8977

#A3513A

#602E21

Saturation

#D0C6C3

#E0BCB2

#F0B4A3

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0BCB2

#CEC8B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0BCB2

#C3C3B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0BCB2

#E0BBBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Semi-Precious 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

#E7BAA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0BCB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5BFC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#8DBDCA

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: #E0BCB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0BCB2;

CSS Variable

--color-semi-precious: #E0BCB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'semi-precious': '#E0BCB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0BCB2] text-[#E0BCB2]

SCSS

$semi-precious: #E0BCB2;

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#E8C5B8 · ΔE 3.5

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#DEB4AA · ΔE 3.5

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#E3C1BD · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0BCB2?

#E0BCB2 is Semi-Precious, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0BCB2 warm or cool?

Semi-Precious reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Semi-Precious?

Semi-Precious 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 Semi-Precious?

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

Where can I download Semi-Precious?

You can download Semi-Precious 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 Semi-Precious?

The hex code is #E0BCB2. In RGB it's 224, 188, 178, and in HSL it's 13°, 43%, 79%.

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