PINKS

Pink Dust

#E3B2B1

RGB 227, 178, 177 · HSL 1°, 47%, 79% · CMYK 0, 22, 22, 11

Pink Dust is #E3B2B1 in HEX — rgb(227, 178, 177), hsl(1°, 47%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 22%, 11%).

Pink Dust pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 1°, 47%, 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#E3B2B1

RGB227, 178, 177

HSL1°, 47%, 79%

HSV1°, 22%, 89%

CMYK0, 22, 22, 11

Decimal14922417

CSS RGBrgb(227, 178, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 47%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Dust S05F3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Brighton 1291

ΔE 1.7 · #E5B3AF

Valspar

Champagne Blush 1008-6B

ΔE 2.1 · #E4B2B5

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E9B3B4

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 2.3 · #E6B4AF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 2.8 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 3.4 · #DFB5B0

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 3.4 · #E3B7B1

Hallman-Lindsay

O Fortuna 70

ΔE 3.6 · #E1B8B5

Vista Paint

Star of Morning C-88

ΔE 3.8 · #EDBBBD

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 4.7 · #EEB5AF

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 6.4 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 12.4 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 18.5 · #FAA495

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 19.2 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E3B2B1

#B0E2E3

Analogous

#E3B0C9

#E3B2B1

#E3CAB0

Triadic

#E3B2B1

#B0E3B1

#B1B0E3

Split-Complementary

#E3B2B1

#B0E3CA

#B0C9E3

Tetradic

#E3B2B1

#C9E3B0

#B0E2E3

#CAB0E3

Monochromatic

#B84442

#CE7978

#E3B2B1

#F7E9E9

#F8ECEC

Rectangle

#E3B2B1

#E2E3B0

#B0E2E3

#B1B0E3

Compound

#E3B2B1

#E3CAB0

#B0E2E3

#B0C9E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8C1C0

#ECD2D2

#F2E6E6

Darker

#CF7473

#A83736

#631F1E

Saturation

#D1C2C2

#E3B1B0

#F1A3A2

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B2B1

#C9C4B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B2B1

#BCBCB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B2B1

#E2B3B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Dust 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

#EAB2A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B2B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B7C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#8ACCCD

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: #E3B2B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B2B1;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-dust: #E3B2B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-dust': '#E3B2B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B2B1] text-[#E3B2B1]

SCSS

$pink-dust: #E3B2B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B2B1?

#E3B2B1 is Pink Dust, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B2B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Dust?

Pink Dust 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 Pink Dust?

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

Where can I download Pink Dust?

You can download Pink Dust 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 Pink Dust?

The hex code is #E3B2B1. In RGB it's 227, 178, 177, and in HSL it's 1°, 47%, 79%.

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