PINKS

Philanthropist Pink

#E2D9DD

RGB 226, 217, 221 · HSL 333°, 13%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 2, 11

Philanthropist Pink is #E2D9DD in HEX — rgb(226, 217, 221), hsl(333°, 13%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 11%).

Philanthropist Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 13%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E2D9DD

RGB226, 217, 221

HSL333°, 13%, 87%

HSV333°, 4%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 2, 11

Decimal14866909

CSS RGBrgb(226, 217, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 13%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Smoky Orchid 1179-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E1D9DC

Dulux

Puffball Quarter S45C1Q

ΔE 0.7 · #E2DADF

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 0.9 · #E0D7DC

Behr

Pearls And Lace N130-1

ΔE 1 · #DFD7DA

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 1.2 · #E0DADF

Benjamin Moore

Majestic 2115-60

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD9DB

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 1.5 · #E2D6DB

Vista Paint

He Loves Me C-1278

ΔE 1.6 · #E0DBE0

Valspar

Gentle Violet 4002-3A

ΔE 1.8 · #E2DDE1

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 1.8 · #E8DDE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bikini 1301

ΔE 1.9 · #E5D9DA

Dunn-Edwards

Billowing Clouds DE6009

ΔE 2.1 · #E7D9DB

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 4 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.6 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.8 · #F7DDE0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E2D9DD

#DAE2DE

Analogous

#E2DAE2

#E2D9DD

#E2DADA

Triadic

#E2D9DD

#DDE2DA

#DADDE2

Split-Complementary

#E2D9DD

#DAE2DA

#DAE2E2

Tetradic

#E2D9DD

#E2E2DA

#DAE2DE

#DADAE2

Monochromatic

#A08390

#C1AEB7

#E2D9DD

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#E2D9DD

#E2DEDA

#DAE2DE

#DADDE2

Compound

#E2D9DD

#E2DADA

#DAE2DE

#DAE2E2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1E4

#EDE9EB

#F4F2F3

Darker

#BCA7B0

#8B6978

#523C46

Saturation

#DFDDDE

#E2DADD

#F1CBDC

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D9DD

#DCDCDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D9DD

#DBDBDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D9DD

#E1DADA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Philanthropist Pink 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

#E9CFC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D9DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D4E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#ACCDBE

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: #E2D9DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D9DD;

CSS Variable

--color-philanthropist-pink: #E2D9DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'philanthropist-pink': '#E2D9DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D9DD] text-[#E2D9DD]

SCSS

$philanthropist-pink: #E2D9DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D9DD?

#E2D9DD is Philanthropist Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E2D9DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Philanthropist Pink?

Philanthropist Pink 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 Philanthropist Pink?

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

Where can I download Philanthropist Pink?

You can download Philanthropist Pink 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 Philanthropist Pink?

The hex code is #E2D9DD. In RGB it's 226, 217, 221, and in HSL it's 333°, 13%, 87%.

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