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Fragrant Orchid

#E2C7D0

RGB 226, 199, 208 · HSL 340°, 32%, 83% · CMYK 0, 12, 8, 11

Fragrant Orchid is #E2C7D0 in HEX — rgb(226, 199, 208), hsl(340°, 32%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 8%, 11%).

Fragrant Orchid pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 32%, 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#E2C7D0

RGB226, 199, 208

HSL340°, 32%, 83%

HSV340°, 12%, 89%

CMYK0, 12, 8, 11

Decimal14862288

CSS RGBrgb(226, 199, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 32%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fragrant Orchid 1006-6B

Exact match

PPG

Tinted Rosewood 1044-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E1C8D1

Behr

Rosewater S170-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E6C9D1

Vista Paint

French Lavender C-1209

ΔE 1.9 · #DCC5CD

Hallman-Lindsay

French Lavender 1210

ΔE 2 · #DFC9D1

Dulux

Bunny Pink S01E1

ΔE 2.1 · #DEC2C9

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2082-60

ΔE 2.5 · #EACDD5

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 3.6 · #EBD1DB

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 4.6 · #D4C0C5

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 4.9 · #E4CBCB

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 5.8 · #EDD1D1

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.3 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 8.5 · #E6D1CB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2C7D0

#C6E2D8

Analogous

#E2C6DD

#E2C7D0

#E2CAC6

Triadic

#E2C7D0

#CFE2C6

#C6CFE2

Split-Complementary

#E2C7D0

#C6E2CA

#C6DDE2

Tetradic

#E2C7D0

#DDE2C6

#C6E2D8

#CAC6E2

Monochromatic

#AE617A

#C893A5

#E2C7D0

#F6EEF1

Rectangle

#E2C7D0

#E2D8C6

#C6E2D8

#C6CFE2

Compound

#E2C7D0

#E2CAC6

#C6E2D8

#C6DDE2

Variations

Lighter

#E7D1D9

#ECDEE3

#F3ECEF

Darker

#C68DA0

#9D4B67

#5D2B3B

Saturation

#D8CFD2

#E2C6CF

#F0B7CA

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2C7D0

#D2D1D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2C7D0

#CCCCCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2C7D0

#E1C9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Fragrant Orchid 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

#E9C2B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2C7D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6C7DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#9FC8BB

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: #E2C7D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2C7D0;

CSS Variable

--color-fragrant-orchid: #E2C7D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fragrant-orchid': '#E2C7D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2C7D0] text-[#E2C7D0]

SCSS

$fragrant-orchid: #E2C7D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2C7D0?

#E2C7D0 is Fragrant Orchid, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2C7D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fragrant Orchid?

Fragrant Orchid 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 Fragrant Orchid?

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

Where can I download Fragrant Orchid?

You can download Fragrant Orchid 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 Fragrant Orchid?

The hex code is #E2C7D0. In RGB it's 226, 199, 208, and in HSL it's 340°, 32%, 83%.

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