PINKS

Parma

#E2BAAE

RGB 226, 186, 174 · HSL 14°, 47%, 78% · CMYK 0, 18, 23, 11

Parma is #E2BAAE in HEX — rgb(226, 186, 174), hsl(14°, 47%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 23%, 11%).

Parma pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 14°, 47%, 78%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E2BAAE

RGB226, 186, 174

HSL14°, 47%, 78%

HSV14°, 23%, 89%

CMYK0, 18, 23, 11

Decimal14858926

CSS RGBrgb(226, 186, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 47%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

Exact match

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 1.4 · #E2BCAE

PPG

Adorable 1066-4 · 18-28

ΔE 1.9 · #E3BEB0

Benjamin Moore

Rosetta 038

ΔE 2 · #DFB5AB

Valspar

Semi-Precious 2001-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #E0BCB2

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 2.3 · #E2BEB4

Sherwin-Williams

Smoky Salmon SW6331

ΔE 2.7 · #E2B6A7

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 2.8 · #DCB8A8

Dulux

Piglet S08E3

ΔE 2.9 · #DDB5A5

Hallman-Lindsay

Antoinette Pink 42

ΔE 3 · #E7C2B4

Behr

One To Remember MQ1-23

ΔE 3.3 · #DAB8A8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 5.8 · #DFC2AF

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 7.4 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 13.9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 14 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 14.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E2BAAE

#ADD5E1

Analogous

#E1ADBB

#E2BAAE

#E1D3AD

Triadic

#E2BAAE

#ADE1B9

#B9ADE1

Split-Complementary

#E2BAAE

#ADE1D3

#ADBBE1

Tetradic

#E2BAAE

#BBE1AD

#ADD5E1

#D3ADE1

Monochromatic

#B45C41

#CD8974

#E2BAAE

#F6E9E5

#F8EFEC

Rectangle

#E2BAAE

#D5E1AD

#ADD5E1

#B9ADE1

Compound

#E2BAAE

#E1D3AD

#ADD5E1

#ADBBE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7C7BD

#EBD6D0

#F2E8E5

Darker

#CE8670

#A64F35

#622D1D

Saturation

#CFC3BF

#E1B9AD

#F0B19E

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2BAAE

#CEC8AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2BAAE

#C2C2B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2BAAE

#E2B9BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Parma 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

#E9B89E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2BAAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6BDC2

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.

#87BBCB

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: #E2BAAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2BAAE;

CSS Variable

--color-parma: #E2BAAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parma': '#E2BAAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2BAAE] text-[#E2BAAE]

SCSS

$parma: #E2BAAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2BAAE?

#E2BAAE is Parma, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2BAAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parma?

Parma 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 Parma?

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

Where can I download Parma?

You can download Parma 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 Parma?

The hex code is #E2BAAE. In RGB it's 226, 186, 174, and in HSL it's 14°, 47%, 78%.

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