PINKS

Ancient Scroll

#E0CAAB

RGB 224, 202, 171 · HSL 35°, 46%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 24, 12

Ancient Scroll is #E0CAAB in HEX — rgb(224, 202, 171), hsl(35°, 46%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 24%, 12%).

Ancient Scroll pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 46%, 77%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E0CAAB

RGB224, 202, 171

HSL35°, 46%, 77%

HSV35°, 24%, 88%

CMYK0, 10, 24, 12

Decimal14731947

CSS RGBrgb(224, 202, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 46%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ancient Scroll MQ3-44

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Marshmallow Mist 265

ΔE 0.5 · #E0CAAA

Dulux

Sand Blast S12E2

ΔE 0.8 · #DEC9AB

Vista Paint

Timothy Tan K-1013

ΔE 0.9 · #E3CBAC

Sherwin-Williams

Sundew SW7688

ΔE 1.2 · #E1CDAE

Valspar

Wheat Toast 3002-10B

ΔE 1.3 · #DDC8AB

Benjamin Moore

Yosemite AC-4

ΔE 1.4 · #DECAAD

Dunn-Edwards

Boutique Beige DE6178

ΔE 1.9 · #E1CEAD

PPG

Cookie Dough 1096-3

ΔE 2.2 · #DCCAA8

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.3 · #E6CDAB

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.5 · #DDCDAE

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.7 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.8 · #E1C9A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.2 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.3 · #EED9BA

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 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

#E0CAAB

#A9C0DF

Analogous

#DFAEA9

#E0CAAB

#DBDFA9

Triadic

#E0CAAB

#A9DFC9

#C9A9DF

Split-Complementary

#E0CAAB

#A9DBDF

#AEA9DF

Tetradic

#E0CAAB

#A9DFAE

#A9C0DF

#DFA9DB

Monochromatic

#AF8141

#CBA672

#E0CAAB

#F4ECE1

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#E0CAAB

#C0DFA9

#A9C0DF

#C9A9DF

Compound

#E0CAAB

#DBDFA9

#A9C0DF

#AEA9DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6D4BA

#EADECE

#F1ECE4

Darker

#CCA56E

#A37535

#60441E

Saturation

#CCC6BC

#DFC9A9

#EFCB9A

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0CAAB

#D8CFAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0CAAB

#CECEAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0CAAB

#E1C6CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ancient Scroll 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

#E7C49B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0CAAB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C9C0

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.

#84A1C9

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E0CAAB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0CAAB;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-scroll: #E0CAAB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-scroll': '#E0CAAB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0CAAB] text-[#E0CAAB]

SCSS

$ancient-scroll: #E0CAAB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0CAAB?

#E0CAAB is Ancient Scroll, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0CAAB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Scroll?

Ancient Scroll 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 Ancient Scroll?

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

Where can I download Ancient Scroll?

You can download Ancient Scroll 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 Ancient Scroll?

The hex code is #E0CAAB. In RGB it's 224, 202, 171, and in HSL it's 35°, 46%, 77%.

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