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Pale

#E1CCC6

RGB 225, 204, 198 · HSL 13°, 31%, 83% · CMYK 0, 9, 12, 12

Pale is #E1CCC6 in HEX — rgb(225, 204, 198), hsl(13°, 31%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 12%, 12%).

Pale pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#E1CCC6

RGB225, 204, 198

HSL13°, 31%, 83%

HSV13°, 12%, 88%

CMYK0, 9, 12, 12

Decimal14798022

CSS RGBrgb(225, 204, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 31%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2101-60

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 0.6 · #E2CCC7

PPG

Kangaroo Paw 1060-3

ΔE 1 · #DECAC5

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.2 · #E1CBC3

Dulux

Pianissimo S06D1

ΔE 1.3 · #E5CEC9

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 1.8 · #E6D1CB

Vista Paint

Pout C-124

ΔE 2 · #E4CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 2 · #E4CCC3

Valspar

Tender Shell 1006-10C

ΔE 2.2 · #E2D1CA

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.5 · #DECDC3

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 2.9 · #EBD1CA

Sherwin-Williams

Abalone Shell SW6050

ΔE 2.9 · #DBC7BD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.6 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.7 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#E1CCC6

#C6DBE1

Analogous

#E1C6CE

#E1CCC6

#E1D9C6

Triadic

#E1CCC6

#C6E1CC

#CCC6E1

Split-Complementary

#E1CCC6

#C6E1D9

#C6CEE1

Tetradic

#E1CCC6

#CEE1C6

#C6DBE1

#D9C6E1

Monochromatic

#AC7262

#C79F94

#E1CCC6

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#E1CCC6

#DBE1C6

#C6DBE1

#CCC6E1

Compound

#E1CCC6

#E1D9C6

#C6DBE1

#C6CEE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7D6D2

#ECE1DE

#F3EEED

Darker

#C59A8D

#9C5E4D

#5C362C

Saturation

#D8D1D0

#E1CCC6

#F0C4B7

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1CCC6

#D6D3C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1CCC6

#D0D0C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1CCC6

#E1CCCD

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

#E8C6B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1CCC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CBD4

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.

#A0BFC8

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: #E1CCC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1CCC6;

CSS Variable

--color-pale: #E1CCC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale': '#E1CCC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1CCC6] text-[#E1CCC6]

SCSS

$pale: #E1CCC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1CCC6?

#E1CCC6 is Pale, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1CCC6 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 #E1CCC6. In RGB it's 225, 204, 198, and in HSL it's 13°, 31%, 83%.

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