PINKS

Prim

#E2CDD5

RGB 226, 205, 213 · HSL 337°, 27%, 85% · CMYK 0, 9, 6, 11

Prim is #E2CDD5 in HEX — rgb(226, 205, 213), hsl(337°, 27%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 6%, 11%).

Prim pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 27%, 85%. 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#E2CDD5

RGB226, 205, 213

HSL337°, 27%, 85%

HSV337°, 9%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 6, 11

Decimal14863829

CSS RGBrgb(226, 205, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 27%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baby Tone Half S48F1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E4CFD7

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 1.4 · #DFCCD6

Hallman-Lindsay

French Lavender 1210

ΔE 1.4 · #DFC9D1

Behr

Pink Water 160E-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E5CDD7

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D0D5

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 2.2 · #E0CDD1

Benjamin Moore

Misty 1360

ΔE 2.8 · #EACED7

Vista Paint

Easterville K-1158

ΔE 2.8 · #EAD2D7

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

ΔE 2.8 · #E8D2D6

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.5 · #DDCBCD

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 4.4 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.5 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.8 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E2CDD5

#CEE3DB

Analogous

#E3CEE1

#E2CDD5

#E3D1CE

Triadic

#E2CDD5

#D6E3CE

#CED6E3

Split-Complementary

#E2CDD5

#CEE3D1

#CEE1E3

Tetradic

#E2CDD5

#E1E3CE

#CEE3DB

#D1CEE3

Monochromatic

#AB6D85

#C79EAE

#E2CDD5

#F6EFF1

Rectangle

#E2CDD5

#E3DBCE

#CEE3DB

#CED6E3

Compound

#E2CDD5

#E3D1CE

#CEE3DB

#CEE1E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9D8DE

#EDE3E7

#F4EFF1

Darker

#C596A8

#9B546F

#5B3040

Saturation

#DCD6D8

#E3CED6

#F1C0D3

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2CDD5

#D5D5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2CDD5

#D1D1D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2CDD5

#E1CFCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Prim 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

#E9C6BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2CDD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CBDF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#A7CABC

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: #E2CDD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2CDD5;

CSS Variable

--color-prim: #E2CDD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prim': '#E2CDD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2CDD5] text-[#E2CDD5]

SCSS

$prim: #E2CDD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2CDD5?

#E2CDD5 is Prim, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2CDD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prim?

Prim 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 Prim?

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

Where can I download Prim?

You can download Prim 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 Prim?

The hex code is #E2CDD5. In RGB it's 226, 205, 213, and in HSL it's 337°, 27%, 85%.

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