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Paris Romance

#E0CACB

RGB 224, 202, 203 · HSL 357°, 26%, 84% · CMYK 0, 10, 9, 12

Paris Romance is #E0CACB in HEX — rgb(224, 202, 203), hsl(357°, 26%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 9%, 12%).

Paris Romance pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 357°, 26%, 84%. 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#E0CACB

RGB224, 202, 203

HSL357°, 26%, 84%

HSV357°, 10%, 88%

CMYK0, 10, 9, 12

Decimal14731979

CSS RGBrgb(224, 202, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(357, 26%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Paris1262

ΔE 0.4 · #E1CBCC

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ΔE 1.6 · #DFCCCB

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ΔE 1.9 · #DECCCF

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ΔE 2.2 · #E0CDD1

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ΔE 2.3 · #DDC9C6

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ΔE 2.3 · #E2C9CE

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ΔE 2.5 · #E5CDCA

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Fantastic Pink76

ΔE 3.1 · #E6C8C9

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Sweet BlushLA230-01

ΔE 3.8 · #EDD1D1

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Calamine230

ΔE 4.3 · #E6D1CB

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ΔE 5.5 · #CEC4C5

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Dutch Boy

So DaintyDCP-1309

ΔE 6.2 · #D4CAD3

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RAL

Telegrey 47047

ΔE 8.2 · #D0D0D0

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Kobra

Silver47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

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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 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

#E0CACB

#CCE1E0

Analogous

#E1CCD7

#E0CACB

#E1D5CC

Triadic

#E0CACB

#CDE1CC

#CCCDE1

Split-Complementary

#E0CACB

#CCE1D5

#CCD7E1

Tetradic

#E0CACB

#D7E1CC

#CCE1E0

#D5CCE1

Monochromatic

#A86B6E

#C59B9D

#E0CACB

#F6EFEF

Rectangle

#E0CACB

#E1E0CC

#CCE1E0

#CCCDE1

Compound

#E0CACB

#E1D5CC

#CCE1E0

#CCD7E1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Paris Romance run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F4ECEC

Tint #EFE4E4

Tint #EADCDC

Tint #E6D4D5

Base #E0CACB

Shade #BF9294

Shade #9A5B5E

Shade #60393B

Shade #271717

Variations

Lighter

#E7D6D7

#ECE1E2

#F3EEEE

Darker

#C29597

#985457

#593032

Saturation

#D9D3D3

#E1CCCD

#F0BCBF

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0CACB

#D4D2CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0CACB

#CECECB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0CACB

#DFCBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Paris Romance 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

#E7C4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0CACB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C9D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#A4C8C6

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: #E0CACB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0CACB;

CSS Variable

--color-paris-romance: #E0CACB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'paris-romance': '#E0CACB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0CACB] text-[#E0CACB]

SCSS

$paris-romance: #E0CACB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0CACB?

#E0CACB is Paris Romance, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0CACB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Paris Romance?

Paris Romance 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 Paris Romance?

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

Where can I download Paris Romance?

You can download Paris Romance 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 Paris Romance?

The hex code is #E0CACB. In RGB it's 224, 202, 203, and in HSL it's 357°, 26%, 84%.

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