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Light Perk Up

#E0D5CD

RGB 224, 213, 205 · HSL 25°, 23%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 8, 12

Light Perk Up is #E0D5CD in HEX — rgb(224, 213, 205), hsl(25°, 23%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 12%).

Light Perk Up pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 25°, 23%, 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#E0D5CD

RGB224, 213, 205

HSL25°, 23%, 84%

HSV25°, 8%, 88%

CMYK0, 5, 8, 12

Decimal14734797

CSS RGBrgb(224, 213, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(25, 23%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Miguel Angel K-1175

ΔE 0.4 · #DFD5CD

Valspar

Warm Fog 1002-10C

ΔE 0.6 · #DED4CC

Behr

Stonewashed Brown N190-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD4CD

Dulux

Perk Up Half S09C1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E0D4CD

Benjamin Moore

Kitten 1003

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD4CB

PPG

Steel Me 1018-1

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD5CE

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 1.7 · #DFD6CB

Kilz

Conch Pink TB-22

ΔE 1.8 · #E5D7CD

Dunn-Edwards

Thick Fog DE6058

ΔE 1.9 · #DCD3CE

Sherwin-Williams

Windfresh White SW7628

ΔE 2 · #DED8CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Mossy Shade 195

ΔE 2.2 · #DBD2C7

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 3.5 · #DECDC3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.5 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.8 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 6.1 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.6 · #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

#E0D5CD

#CDD8E0

Analogous

#E0CDCE

#E0D5CD

#E0DECD

Triadic

#E0D5CD

#CDE0D5

#D5CDE0

Split-Complementary

#E0D5CD

#CDE0DE

#CDCEE0

Tetradic

#E0D5CD

#CEE0CD

#CDD8E0

#DECDE0

Monochromatic

#A5856F

#C2AD9E

#E0D5CD

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#E0D5CD

#D8E0CD

#CDD8E0

#D5CDE0

Compound

#E0D5CD

#E0DECD

#CDD8E0

#CDCEE0

Variations

Lighter

#E6DDD7

#EBE6E2

#F3F0EE

Darker

#C0A897

#947158

#574232

Saturation

#D9D6D3

#E0D5CD

#EFD2BD

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0D5CD

#DBD8CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0D5CD

#D7D7CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0D5CD

#E0D4D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light Perk Up 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

#E7CCB5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0D5CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D1D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A4B9C8

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: #E0D5CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0D5CD;

CSS Variable

--color-light-perk-up: #E0D5CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-perk-up': '#E0D5CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0D5CD] text-[#E0D5CD]

SCSS

$light-perk-up: #E0D5CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0D5CD?

#E0D5CD is Light Perk Up, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E0D5CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Perk Up?

Light Perk Up 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 Perk Up?

Light Perk Up 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 Perk Up?

You can download Light Perk Up 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 Perk Up?

The hex code is #E0D5CD. In RGB it's 224, 213, 205, and in HSL it's 25°, 23%, 84%.

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