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Pale

#E1C5B9

RGB 225, 197, 185 · HSL 18°, 40%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 18, 12

Pale is #E1C5B9 in HEX — rgb(225, 197, 185), hsl(18°, 40%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 18%, 12%).

Pale pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 40%, 80%. 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#E1C5B9

RGB225, 197, 185

HSL18°, 40%, 80%

HSV18°, 18%, 88%

CMYK0, 12, 18, 12

Decimal14796217

CSS RGBrgb(225, 197, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 40%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 1178

Exact match

PPG

Spice Beige 18-14

ΔE 0.8 · #DFC4B9

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 1.1 · #DEC4B9

Dunn-Edwards

Canyon Dusk DE6094

ΔE 1.2 · #DDC3B7

Behr

Coral Stone PPU2-7

ΔE 1.3 · #DDC2B7

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 1.4 · #DEC3B9

Vista Paint

Lyman Camellia C-1351

ΔE 1.6 · #E1C6B7

Dulux

Ellen S09F1

ΔE 1.6 · #E2C6B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lyman Camellia historic-lyman-camellia

ΔE 1.6 · #E5C7B9

Kilz

Wool Stockings LB170-02

ΔE 2.5 · #D9C2B5

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.9 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 4.8 · #EDCDC7

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.6 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.7 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E1C5B9

#B8D4E0

Analogous

#E0B8C0

#E1C5B9

#E0D8B8

Triadic

#E1C5B9

#B8E0C4

#C4B8E0

Split-Complementary

#E1C5B9

#B8E0D8

#B8C0E0

Tetradic

#E1C5B9

#C0E0B8

#B8D4E0

#D8B8E0

Monochromatic

#B36B4D

#C99782

#E1C5B9

#F7F0ED

Rectangle

#E1C5B9

#D4E0B8

#B8D4E0

#C4B8E0

Compound

#E1C5B9

#E0D8B8

#B8D4E0

#B8C0E0

Variations

Lighter

#E7D0C6

#EBDCD6

#F2EBE8

Darker

#CA947D

#A25C3F

#5F3523

Saturation

#D2CAC6

#E0C4B8

#F0BEA8

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C5B9

#D3CEB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C5B9

#CACABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C5B9

#E1C4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale 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

#E8C0A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C5B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C5CA

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.

#92B8C9

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 · 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 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: #E1C5B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C5B9;

CSS Variable

--color-pale: #E1C5B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale': '#E1C5B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C5B9] text-[#E1C5B9]

SCSS

$pale: #E1C5B9;

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#E5C8BF · ΔE 2.0

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#E8C5B8 · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C5B9?

#E1C5B9 is Pale, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C5B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale?

Pale 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 Pale?

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

Where can I download Pale?

You can download Pale 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 Pale?

The hex code is #E1C5B9. In RGB it's 225, 197, 185, and in HSL it's 18°, 40%, 80%.

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