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Canton Cotton

#E2D6C8

RGB 226, 214, 200 · HSL 32°, 31%, 84% · CMYK 0, 5, 12, 11

Canton Cotton is #E2D6C8 in HEX — rgb(226, 214, 200), hsl(32°, 31%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 11%).

Canton Cotton pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 31%, 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#E2D6C8

RGB226, 214, 200

HSL32°, 31%, 84%

HSV32°, 12%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 12, 11

Decimal14866120

CSS RGBrgb(226, 214, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 31%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Canton Cotton K-1198

Exact match

Behr

Adobe Sand N240-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E3D7C8

Sherwin-Williams

Kestrel White SW7516

ΔE 0.8 · #E0D6C8

PPG

Casual Elegance 1075-3

ΔE 1 · #DFD5C8

Benjamin Moore

Frosted 988

ΔE 1 · #DFD4C7

Dulux

Clay Pipe Half S10D1H

ΔE 1.2 · #E3D4C6

Valspar

Coconut Milk 2007-10C

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D7C7

Kilz

October Mist LK220

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD6C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Powder Cake 202

ΔE 1.6 · #DFD7CA

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 2 · #DFD6CB

Dunn-Edwards

Sandcastle DEC740

ΔE 2.7 · #E5D7C4

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 3.3 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Bisque .05 Bisque-05

ΔE 4.7 · #D9D9C8

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 4.8 · #E9DEC8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E2D6C8

#CAD5E3

Analogous

#E3CACA

#E2D6C8

#E2E3CA

Triadic

#E2D6C8

#CAE3D7

#D7CAE3

Split-Complementary

#E2D6C8

#CAE2E3

#CACAE3

Tetradic

#E2D6C8

#CAE3CA

#CAD5E3

#E3CAE2

Monochromatic

#AE8C65

#C8B297

#E2D6C8

#F6F3EE

Rectangle

#E2D6C8

#D5E3CA

#CAD5E3

#D7CAE3

Compound

#E2D6C8

#E2E3CA

#CAD5E3

#CACAE3

Variations

Lighter

#E8DFD4

#EDE7E0

#F4F1EE

Darker

#C7AD90

#9E784E

#5D462C

Saturation

#DAD6D2

#E3D7CA

#F1D8BB

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D6C8

#DDD9C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D6C8

#D8D8CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D6C8

#E3D4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Canton Cotton 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

#E9CDB1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D6C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D2D5

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.

#A3B5C9

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: #E2D6C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D6C8;

CSS Variable

--color-canton-cotton: #E2D6C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'canton-cotton': '#E2D6C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D6C8] text-[#E2D6C8]

SCSS

$canton-cotton: #E2D6C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D6C8?

#E2D6C8 is Canton Cotton, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D6C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Canton Cotton?

Canton Cotton 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 Canton Cotton?

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

Where can I download Canton Cotton?

You can download Canton Cotton 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 Canton Cotton?

The hex code is #E2D6C8. In RGB it's 226, 214, 200, and in HSL it's 32°, 31%, 84%.

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