PINKS

Pocketful of Promise

#E1C7C6

RGB 225, 199, 198 · HSL 2°, 31%, 83% · CMYK 0, 12, 12, 12

Pocketful of Promise is #E1C7C6 in HEX — rgb(225, 199, 198), hsl(2°, 31%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 12%, 12%).

Pocketful of Promise pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 31%, 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#E1C7C6

RGB225, 199, 198

HSL2°, 31%, 83%

HSV2°, 12%, 88%

CMYK0, 12, 12, 12

Decimal14796742

CSS RGBrgb(225, 199, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 31%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rose 1254

ΔE 0.4 · #E2C7C6

Dulux

Youth S03E1

ΔE 0.7 · #E2C8C8

PPG

Powdered Petals 1053-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E3C7C6

Valspar

Embroidery Rose 1005-8B

ΔE 1.3 · #DDC6C5

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 1.5 · #E4CBCB

Vista Paint

Fantastic Pink C-75

ΔE 1.8 · #E7C9C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Fantastic Pink 76

ΔE 2 · #E6C8C9

Behr

Sand Dance S190-2

ΔE 2.3 · #E3CAC5

Dunn-Edwards

Misty Blush DE6044

ΔE 2.5 · #DDC9C6

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 3.1 · #EBCECB

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 3.9 · #EDD1D1

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 4.4 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.6 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.1 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E1C7C6

#C6E0E1

Analogous

#E1C6D3

#E1C7C6

#E1D5C6

Triadic

#E1C7C6

#C6E1C7

#C7C6E1

Split-Complementary

#E1C7C6

#C6E1D5

#C6D3E1

Tetradic

#E1C7C6

#D3E1C6

#C6E0E1

#D5C6E1

Monochromatic

#AC6462

#C79694

#E1C7C6

#F6EFEE

Rectangle

#E1C7C6

#E0E1C6

#C6E0E1

#C7C6E1

Compound

#E1C7C6

#E1D5C6

#C6E0E1

#C6D3E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D2D2

#ECDFDE

#F3EDED

Darker

#C58F8D

#9C4F4D

#5C2D2C

Saturation

#D8D0D0

#E1C7C6

#F0B9B7

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C7C6

#D3D0C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C7C6

#CCCCC6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C7C6

#E0C7C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pocketful of Promise 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

#E8C2B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C7C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C7D4

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.

#A0C6C8

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: #E1C7C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C7C6;

CSS Variable

--color-pocketful-of-promise: #E1C7C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pocketful-of-promise': '#E1C7C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C7C6] text-[#E1C7C6]

SCSS

$pocketful-of-promise: #E1C7C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C7C6?

#E1C7C6 is Pocketful of Promise, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C7C6 warm or cool?

Pocketful of Promise reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pocketful of Promise?

Pocketful of Promise 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 Pocketful of Promise?

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

Where can I download Pocketful of Promise?

You can download Pocketful of Promise 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 Pocketful of Promise?

The hex code is #E1C7C6. In RGB it's 225, 199, 198, and in HSL it's 2°, 31%, 83%.

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