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Pretty Pale

#E3C6D7

RGB 227, 198, 215 · HSL 325°, 34%, 83% · CMYK 0, 13, 5, 11

Pretty Pale is #E3C6D7 in HEX — rgb(227, 198, 215), hsl(325°, 34%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 5%, 11%).

Pretty Pale pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 34%, 83%. 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#E3C6D7

RGB227, 198, 215

HSL325°, 34%, 83%

HSV325°, 13%, 89%

CMYK0, 13, 5, 11

Decimal14927575

CSS RGBrgb(227, 198, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 34%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pretty Pale S46H1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Baby's 1368

ΔE 0.5 · #E3C5D6

Vista Paint

Marvelous Magic C-1167

ΔE 0.7 · #E1C4D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Marvelous Magic 1168

ΔE 0.9 · #E1C6D6

Valspar

Simple Violet 1004-6B

ΔE 1.1 · #E1C7D8

Behr

Cherubic S150-1

ΔE 2.9 · #ECC8D9

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 3.1 · #E3C0CF

PPG

Summer Clover 1180-3

ΔE 3.8 · #E5CFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Minimal Rose DE5015

ΔE 4.3 · #F2CFE0

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 5.5 · #DEC2DD

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.1 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.2 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#E3C6D7

#C5E2D1

Analogous

#E0C5E2

#E3C6D7

#E2C5C7

Triadic

#E3C6D7

#D6E2C5

#C5D6E2

Split-Complementary

#E3C6D7

#C7E2C5

#C5E2E0

Tetradic

#E3C6D7

#E2E0C5

#C5E2D1

#C5C7E2

Monochromatic

#B05E8E

#C992B2

#E3C6D7

#F7EEF3

Rectangle

#E3C6D7

#E2D1C5

#C5E2D1

#C5D6E2

Compound

#E3C6D7

#E2C5C7

#C5E2D1

#C5E2E0

Variations

Lighter

#E8D1DE

#EDDDE6

#F3ECF0

Darker

#C88BAE

#A0497C

#5E2948

Saturation

#D8CFD4

#E2C5D6

#F1B7D8

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C6D7

#D1D2D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C6D7

#CBCBD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C6D7

#E1C9C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pretty Pale 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

#EAC1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C6D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C6E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#9ECAB0

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: #E3C6D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C6D7;

CSS Variable

--color-pretty-pale: #E3C6D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pretty-pale': '#E3C6D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C6D7] text-[#E3C6D7]

SCSS

$pretty-pale: #E3C6D7;

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#D6BFCE · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C6D7?

#E3C6D7 is Pretty Pale, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C6D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pretty Pale?

Pretty Pale 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 Pretty Pale?

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

Where can I download Pretty Pale?

You can download Pretty Pale 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 Pretty Pale?

The hex code is #E3C6D7. In RGB it's 227, 198, 215, and in HSL it's 325°, 34%, 83%.

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