PINKS

Pink

#E3C9BB

RGB 227, 201, 187 · HSL 21°, 42%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 18, 11

Pink is #E3C9BB in HEX — rgb(227, 201, 187), hsl(21°, 42%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 18%, 11%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 42%, 81%. 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#E3C9BB

RGB227, 201, 187

HSL21°, 42%, 81%

HSV21°, 18%, 89%

CMYK0, 11, 18, 11

Decimal14928315

CSS RGBrgb(227, 201, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 42%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1172

Exact match

PPG

Peach Brick 18-26

ΔE 1.2 · #E5CCBD

Vista Paint

Lyman Camellia C-1351

ΔE 1.2 · #E1C6B7

Dulux

Ellen S09F1

ΔE 1.4 · #E2C6B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lyman Camellia historic-lyman-camellia

ΔE 1.6 · #E5C7B9

Behr

Mesquite Powder S230-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CCBB

Dunn-Edwards

Canyon Dusk DE6094

ΔE 2.3 · #DDC3B7

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 2.3 · #DEC4B9

Sherwin-Williams

Quaint Peche SW6330

ΔE 2.3 · #EACDC1

Kilz

Nouveau Apricot LB160-01

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCBBD

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.8 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 4.2 · #DECDC3

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.1 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 9.2 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.4 · #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

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

#E3C9BB

#BAD5E3

Analogous

#E3BAC0

#E3C9BB

#E3DDBA

Triadic

#E3C9BB

#BAE3C8

#C8BAE3

Split-Complementary

#E3C9BB

#BAE3DD

#BAC0E3

Tetradic

#E3C9BB

#C0E3BA

#BAD5E3

#DDBAE3

Monochromatic

#B7724E

#CD9D84

#E3C9BB

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#E3C9BB

#D5E3BA

#BAD5E3

#C8BAE3

Compound

#E3C9BB

#E3DDBA

#BAD5E3

#BAC0E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9D3C8

#ECDFD8

#F3EDE9

Darker

#CD997E

#A6623D

#623922

Saturation

#D5CDC8

#E3C8BA

#F1C4AC

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3C9BB

#D7D1BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3C9BB

#CECEBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3C9BB

#E3C7CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#EAC3A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3C9BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7C8CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#93B8CC

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: #E3C9BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3C9BB;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #E3C9BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#E3C9BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3C9BB] text-[#E3C9BB]

SCSS

$pink: #E3C9BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3C9BB?

#E3C9BB is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3C9BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #E3C9BB. In RGB it's 227, 201, 187, and in HSL it's 21°, 42%, 81%.

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