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Chenille

#E2D1D6

RGB 226, 209, 214 · HSL 342°, 23%, 85% · CMYK 0, 8, 5, 11

Chenille is #E2D1D6 in HEX — rgb(226, 209, 214), hsl(342°, 23%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 5%, 11%).

Chenille pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 23%, 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#E2D1D6

RGB226, 209, 214

HSL342°, 23%, 85%

HSV342°, 8%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 5, 11

Decimal14864854

CSS RGBrgb(226, 209, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 23%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Chenille 700A-2

Exact match

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E3D0D5

Dulux

Sprig Muslin Half S02E1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E0CFD3

Valspar

Pretty Orchid 1002-8B

ΔE 1 · #DFCFD3

Benjamin Moore

Orleans 1374

ΔE 1.5 · #E5D4D7

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 1.6 · #E0CDD1

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Blush 1217

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D5D8

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

ΔE 2.1 · #E8D2D6

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E2D6DB

Vista Paint

Velvet Blush C-1216

ΔE 2.5 · #E2D4D5

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 2.7 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.3 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 6 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E2D1D6

#D0E2DC

Analogous

#E2D0DE

#E2D1D6

#E2D3D0

Triadic

#E2D1D6

#D5E2D0

#D0D5E2

Split-Complementary

#E2D1D6

#D0E2D3

#D0DEE2

Tetradic

#E2D1D6

#DEE2D0

#D0E2DC

#D3D0E2

Monochromatic

#A77282

#C4A1AB

#E2D1D6

#F5EFF1

Rectangle

#E2D1D6

#E2DCD0

#D0E2DC

#D0D5E2

Compound

#E2D1D6

#E2D3D0

#D0E2DC

#D0DEE2

Variations

Lighter

#E7D9DE

#EDE4E6

#F4EFF1

Darker

#C19AA6

#95596B

#58333E

Saturation

#DBD6D8

#E2D0D5

#F0C1CF

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D1D6

#D8D7D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D1D6

#D4D4D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D1D6

#E1D2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Chenille 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

#E9C9BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D1D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6CEE0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A7CABF

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: #E2D1D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D1D6;

CSS Variable

--color-chenille: #E2D1D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chenille': '#E2D1D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D1D6] text-[#E2D1D6]

SCSS

$chenille: #E2D1D6;

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#E4D3D6 · ΔE 1.2

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#DFD1D0 · ΔE 3.3

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#E0CACB · ΔE 3.6

New Age

#D6CED1 · ΔE 3.9

Paisley Pink

#E8D7D5 · ΔE 4.1

Touch of Gray

#DCD6DD · ΔE 4.3

Primrose Petals

#EED5DF · ΔE 4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D1D6?

#E2D1D6 is Chenille, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D1D6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chenille?

Chenille 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 Chenille?

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

Where can I download Chenille?

You can download Chenille 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 Chenille?

The hex code is #E2D1D6. In RGB it's 226, 209, 214, and in HSL it's 342°, 23%, 85%.

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