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Tender Shell

#E2D1CA

RGB 226, 209, 202 · HSL 18°, 29%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 11, 11

Tender Shell is #E2D1CA in HEX — rgb(226, 209, 202), hsl(18°, 29%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 11%).

Tender Shell pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 29%, 84%. 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#E2D1CA

RGB226, 209, 202

HSL18°, 29%, 84%

HSV18°, 11%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 11, 11

Decimal14864842

CSS RGBrgb(226, 209, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 29%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Tender Shell 1006-10C

Exact match

PPG

China Silk 1060-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E3D1CC

Benjamin Moore

Morristown 1241

ΔE 1.2 · #E1CFCA

Dulux

Christobel Half S09D1H

ΔE 1.6 · #DFD2CA

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 1.6 · #E6D1CB

Behr

Vision Of Light MQ3-7

ΔE 1.9 · #DDD1CA

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2.2 · #DECDC3

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 2.3 · #DBCCC7

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 2.5 · #E2CCC7

Kilz

Conch Pink TB-22

ΔE 2.6 · #E5D7CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Truffles 146

ΔE 2.8 · #EAD7CD

Sherwin-Williams

Reticence SW6064

ΔE 3.1 · #D9CDC3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 7 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E2D1CA

#CADBE2

Analogous

#E2CACF

#E2D1CA

#E2DDCA

Triadic

#E2D1CA

#CAE2D1

#D1CAE2

Split-Complementary

#E2D1CA

#CAE2DD

#CACFE2

Tetradic

#E2D1CA

#CFE2CA

#CADBE2

#DDCAE2

Monochromatic

#AC7C68

#C7A799

#E2D1CA

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#E2D1CA

#DBE2CA

#CADBE2

#D1CAE2

Compound

#E2D1CA

#E2DDCA

#CADBE2

#CACFE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8DBD5

#EDE4E0

#F4F0EE

Darker

#C5A192

#9B6750

#5B3B2E

Saturation

#DAD5D3

#E2D1CA

#F1CCBC

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D1CA

#DAD6CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D1CA

#D4D4CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D1CA

#E2D0D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Tender Shell 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

#E9C9B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D1CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CED7

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.

#A4BDC8

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: #E2D1CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D1CA;

CSS Variable

--color-tender-shell: #E2D1CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tender-shell': '#E2D1CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D1CA] text-[#E2D1CA]

SCSS

$tender-shell: #E2D1CA;

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#E0CEC9 · ΔE 1.4

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#DDCBC3 · ΔE 2.2

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#E2CFC4 · ΔE 2.4

Pale Cherry Blossom

#E0CBC5 · ΔE 2.4

Bermuda Sands

#E0CBC3 · ΔE 2.5

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#DFCBC2 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D1CA?

#E2D1CA is Tender Shell, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D1CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tender Shell?

Tender Shell 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 Tender Shell?

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

Where can I download Tender Shell?

You can download Tender Shell 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 Tender Shell?

The hex code is #E2D1CA. In RGB it's 226, 209, 202, and in HSL it's 18°, 29%, 84%.

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