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Rub Elbows

#E2D0B0

RGB 226, 208, 176 · HSL 38°, 46%, 79% · CMYK 0, 8, 22, 11

Rub Elbows is #E2D0B0 in HEX — rgb(226, 208, 176), hsl(38°, 46%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 22%, 11%).

Rub Elbows pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 46%, 79%. 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#E2D0B0

RGB226, 208, 176

HSL38°, 46%, 79%

HSV38°, 22%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 22, 11

Decimal14864560

CSS RGBrgb(226, 208, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 46%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rub Elbows C-293

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rub Elbows 294

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lady 1045

ΔE 0.6 · #E0CFAF

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 0.8 · #E0CFB0

Dunn-Edwards

Boutique Beige DE6178

ΔE 1 · #E1CEAD

PPG

Assateague Sand 12-26

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D0B2

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 1.5 · #DDCDAE

Behr

Yellowstone UL180-18

ΔE 2.1 · #E8D5B3

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #E1D2B6

Dulux

Sand Blast S12E2

ΔE 2.7 · #DEC9AB

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3.1 · #E6CDAB

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.4 · #E6CDAA

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 3.7 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.3 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E2D0B0

#B1C3E2

Analogous

#E2B7B1

#E2D0B0

#DCE2B1

Triadic

#E2D0B0

#B1E2D0

#D0B1E2

Split-Complementary

#E2D0B0

#B1DCE2

#B7B1E2

Tetradic

#E2D0B0

#B1E2B7

#B1C3E2

#E2B1DC

Monochromatic

#B68C43

#CDAE79

#E2D0B0

#F7F2E9

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#E2D0B0

#C3E2B1

#B1C3E2

#D0B1E2

Compound

#E2D0B0

#DCE2B1

#B1C3E2

#B7B1E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D9C0

#EBE2D2

#F2EEE6

Darker

#CEAD74

#A77E37

#634A1E

Saturation

#D1CBC2

#E2D0B1

#F1D4A2

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

13.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D0B0

#DCD4B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D0B0

#D3D3B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D0B0

#E4CCCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rub Elbows 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

#E9C99F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D0B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CEC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8AA2CC

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: #E2D0B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D0B0;

CSS Variable

--color-rub-elbows: #E2D0B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rub-elbows': '#E2D0B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D0B0] text-[#E2D0B0]

SCSS

$rub-elbows: #E2D0B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D0B0?

#E2D0B0 is Rub Elbows, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D0B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rub Elbows?

Rub Elbows 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 Rub Elbows?

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

Where can I download Rub Elbows?

You can download Rub Elbows 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 Rub Elbows?

The hex code is #E2D0B0. In RGB it's 226, 208, 176, and in HSL it's 38°, 46%, 79%.

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