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Light Chintz

#E0D5C9

RGB 224, 213, 201 · HSL 31°, 27%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 10, 12

Light Chintz is #E0D5C9 in HEX — rgb(224, 213, 201), hsl(31°, 27%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 10%, 12%).

Light Chintz pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 27%, 83%. 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#E0D5C9

RGB224, 213, 201

HSL31°, 27%, 83%

HSV31°, 10%, 88%

CMYK0, 5, 10, 12

Decimal14734793

CSS RGBrgb(224, 213, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 27%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Translucent Silk MQ3-36

ΔE 0.5 · #E0D5CA

PPG

Casual Elegance 1075-3

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD5C8

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD4C7

Vista Paint

Pink Fluff K-1190

ΔE 0.7 · #DED3C7

Dulux

Chintz Half S10C1H

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD3C8

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1 · #DFD6CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Moon Drop 26

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD5C9

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D6C8

Valspar

Clay Angel 7002-1

ΔE 1.2 · #DFD7CB

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.7 · #DFD6C7

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 2.3 · #DBD6CB

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 4.9 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.1 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E0D5C9

#C8D3DF

Analogous

#DFC8C8

#E0D5C9

#DFDFC8

Triadic

#E0D5C9

#C8DFD4

#D4C8DF

Split-Complementary

#E0D5C9

#C8DFDF

#C8C8DF

Tetradic

#E0D5C9

#C8DFC8

#C8D3DF

#DFC8DF

Monochromatic

#A88867

#C3AE97

#E0D5C9

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#E0D5C9

#D3DFC8

#C8D3DF

#D4C8DF

Compound

#E0D5C9

#DFDFC8

#C8D3DF

#C8C8DF

Variations

Lighter

#E6DDD3

#EBE5DF

#F3F0ED

Darker

#C2AA91

#977652

#59442F

Saturation

#D7D4D0

#DFD4C8

#EFD5B8

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D5C9

#DBD8CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D5C9

#D7D7CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D5C9

#E1D3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light Chintz 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

#E7CCB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D5C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A1B3C7

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: #E0D5C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D5C9;

CSS Variable

--color-light-chintz: #E0D5C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-chintz': '#E0D5C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D5C9] text-[#E0D5C9]

SCSS

$light-chintz: #E0D5C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D5C9?

#E0D5C9 is Light Chintz, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D5C9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Chintz?

Light Chintz 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 Light Chintz?

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

Where can I download Light Chintz?

You can download Light Chintz 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 Light Chintz?

The hex code is #E0D5C9. In RGB it's 224, 213, 201, and in HSL it's 31°, 27%, 83%.

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