PINKS

Pink

#E2C5B6

RGB 226, 197, 182 · HSL 20°, 43%, 80% · CMYK 0, 13, 19, 11

Pink is #E2C5B6 in HEX — rgb(226, 197, 182), hsl(20°, 43%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 19%, 11%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 43%, 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#E2C5B6

RGB226, 197, 182

HSL20°, 43%, 80%

HSV20°, 19%, 89%

CMYK0, 13, 19, 11

Decimal14861750

CSS RGBrgb(226, 197, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 43%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ellen S09F1

ΔE 0.5 · #E2C6B7

Vista Paint

Lyman Camellia C-1351

ΔE 0.8 · #E1C6B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lyman Camellia historic-lyman-camellia

ΔE 1 · #E5C7B9

PPG

Birthday Suit 1071-3

ΔE 1.4 · #E2C7B6

Benjamin Moore

Pale 1178

ΔE 1.6 · #E1C5B9

Dunn-Edwards

Galveston Tan DE6101

ΔE 1.8 · #E8C8B8

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 2.4 · #DFC2AF

Behr

Tapestry Beige S210-2

ΔE 2.4 · #E5C8BD

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #DEC4B9

Kilz

Nouveau Apricot LB160-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EBCBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Shadow SW0070

ΔE 2.9 · #DEC3B9

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 5.1 · #DCB8A8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.3 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.5 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 9.9 · #CBC6B1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

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

#E2C5B6

#B6D3E2

Analogous

#E2B6BD

#E2C5B6

#E2DBB6

Triadic

#E2C5B6

#B6E2C5

#C5B6E2

Split-Complementary

#E2C5B6

#B6E2DB

#B6BDE2

Tetradic

#E2C5B6

#BDE2B6

#B6D3E2

#DBB6E2

Monochromatic

#B66D49

#CC997F

#E2C5B6

#F8F0ED

Rectangle

#E2C5B6

#D3E2B6

#B6D3E2

#C5B6E2

Compound

#E2C5B6

#E2DBB6

#B6D3E2

#B6BDE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D0C5

#ECDDD5

#F3EBE8

Darker

#CD957A

#A55F3B

#623721

Saturation

#D3CAC5

#E2C5B6

#F0C0A8

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

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2C5B6

#D4CEB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2C5B6

#CACAB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2C5B6

#E2C3C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink 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

#E9C0A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2C5B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C5C8

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.

#90B7CB

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: #E2C5B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2C5B6;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #E2C5B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#E2C5B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2C5B6] text-[#E2C5B6]

SCSS

$pink: #E2C5B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C5B6?

#E2C5B6 is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2C5B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

Pink 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 Pink?

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

Where can I download Pink?

You can download Pink 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 Pink?

The hex code is #E2C5B6. In RGB it's 226, 197, 182, and in HSL it's 20°, 43%, 80%.

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