PINKS

Humble Blush

#E3CDC2

RGB 227, 205, 194 · HSL 20°, 37%, 83% · CMYK 0, 10, 15, 11

Humble Blush is #E3CDC2 in HEX — rgb(227, 205, 194), hsl(20°, 37%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 15%, 11%).

Humble Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 37%, 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#E3CDC2

RGB227, 205, 194

HSL20°, 37%, 83%

HSV20°, 15%, 89%

CMYK0, 10, 15, 11

Decimal14929346

CSS RGBrgb(227, 205, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 37%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Belle Of The Ball 1061-3

ΔE 1 · #E3CBC0

Benjamin Moore

Rose 1177

ΔE 1.3 · #E7D0C6

Vista Paint

Pout C-124

ΔE 1.3 · #E4CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 1.3 · #E4CCC3

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.7 · #E1CBC3

Sherwin-Williams

Malted Milk SW6057

ΔE 1.8 · #DECABD

Dulux

Blossom Time S08D1

ΔE 2 · #E5D0C8

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2 · #DECDC3

Valspar

March Ice 1001-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #E7D1C2

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 3 · #E6D1CB

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 3 · #E3D3C6

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 3.1 · #E2CCC7

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.1 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E3CDC2

#C4D9E4

Analogous

#E4C4C9

#E3CDC2

#E4DEC4

Triadic

#E3CDC2

#C4E4CE

#CEC4E4

Split-Complementary

#E3CDC2

#C4E4DE

#C4C9E4

Tetradic

#E3CDC2

#C9E4C4

#C4D9E4

#DEC4E4

Monochromatic

#B3785B

#CCA38F

#E3CDC2

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#E3CDC2

#D9E4C4

#C4D9E4

#CEC4E4

Compound

#E3CDC2

#E4DEC4

#C4D9E4

#C4C9E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9D8CF

#EDE2DD

#F4EFEC

Darker

#CB9E88

#A46545

#613A27

Saturation

#D8D2CF

#E4CEC4

#F1CAB6

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3CDC2

#D8D4C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3CDC2

#D1D1C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3CDC2

#E3CCCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Humble Blush 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

#EAC6AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3CDC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CBD1

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.

#9CBCCC

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: #E3CDC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3CDC2;

CSS Variable

--color-humble-blush: #E3CDC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'humble-blush': '#E3CDC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3CDC2] text-[#E3CDC2]

SCSS

$humble-blush: #E3CDC2;

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#DFCBC2 · ΔE 1.6

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#E0CBC3 · ΔE 1.8

Malted Milk

#DECAC2 · ΔE 2.1

Acapulco Sand

#DDC9C1 · ΔE 2.3

Misty Blush

#DDCBC3 · ΔE 2.4

Coastal Cottage

#E7D1C2 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3CDC2?

#E3CDC2 is Humble Blush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3CDC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Humble Blush?

Humble Blush 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 Humble Blush?

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

Where can I download Humble Blush?

You can download Humble Blush 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 Humble Blush?

The hex code is #E3CDC2. In RGB it's 227, 205, 194, and in HSL it's 20°, 37%, 83%.

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