PINKS

Ancient Ruins

#E0CAC0

RGB 224, 202, 192 · HSL 19°, 34%, 82% · CMYK 0, 10, 14, 12

Ancient Ruins is #E0CAC0 in HEX — rgb(224, 202, 192), hsl(19°, 34%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 14%, 12%).

Ancient Ruins pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 19°, 34%, 82%. 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#E0CAC0

RGB224, 202, 192

HSL19°, 34%, 82%

HSV19°, 14%, 88%

CMYK0, 10, 14, 12

Decimal14731968

CSS RGBrgb(224, 202, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 34%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Belle Of The Ball 1061-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E3CBC0

Benjamin Moore

Southern 2095-60

ΔE 1.1 · #E0CCC3

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.1 · #E1CBC3

Vista Paint

Pout C-124

ΔE 1.3 · #E4CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 1.3 · #E4CCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Abalone Shell SW6050

ΔE 1.5 · #DBC7BD

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2 · #DECDC3

Dulux

Mornington S09E1

ΔE 2.1 · #DCC5B9

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #DEC4B9

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 2.8 · #E2CCC7

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 3.3 · #D9C2B5

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 3.3 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.7 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E0CAC0

#C1D7E1

Analogous

#E1C1C7

#E0CAC0

#E1DBC1

Triadic

#E0CAC0

#C1E1CB

#CBC1E1

Split-Complementary

#E0CAC0

#C1E1DB

#C1C7E1

Tetradic

#E0CAC0

#C7E1C1

#C1D7E1

#DBC1E1

Monochromatic

#AE755B

#C7A08E

#E0CAC0

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#E0CAC0

#D7E1C1

#C1D7E1

#CBC1E1

Compound

#E0CAC0

#E1DBC1

#C1D7E1

#C1C7E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D6CE

#EBE1DC

#F3EEEB

Darker

#C79C88

#9E6348

#5D3929

Saturation

#D6CFCC

#E1CBC1

#F0C6B2

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0CAC0

#D5D1C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0CAC0

#CECEC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0CAC0

#E0C9CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ancient Ruins 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

#E7C4AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0CAC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C9CF

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.

#9BBAC8

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: #E0CAC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0CAC0;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-ruins: #E0CAC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-ruins': '#E0CAC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0CAC0] text-[#E0CAC0]

SCSS

$ancient-ruins: #E0CAC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0CAC0?

#E0CAC0 is Ancient Ruins, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0CAC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ancient Ruins?

Ancient Ruins 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 Ruins?

Ancient Ruins 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 Ruins?

You can download Ancient Ruins 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 Ruins?

The hex code is #E0CAC0. In RGB it's 224, 202, 192, and in HSL it's 19°, 34%, 82%.

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