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Ginger Shortbread

#E3CEC6

RGB 227, 206, 198 · HSL 17°, 34%, 83% · CMYK 0, 9, 13, 11

Ginger Shortbread is #E3CEC6 in HEX — rgb(227, 206, 198), hsl(17°, 34%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 13%, 11%).

Ginger Shortbread pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 17°, 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#E3CEC6

RGB227, 206, 198

HSL17°, 34%, 83%

HSV17°, 13%, 89%

CMYK0, 9, 13, 11

Decimal14929606

CSS RGBrgb(227, 206, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 34%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Ginger Shortbread 1062-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Bermuda 2100-60

ΔE 0.7 · #E1CCC4

Dulux

Blossom Time S08D1

ΔE 0.7 · #E5D0C8

Behr

Victorian Cameo HDC-NT-10

ΔE 1.1 · #E1CBC3

Vista Paint

Pout C-124

ΔE 1.4 · #E4CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 1.4 · #E4CCC3

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 1.5 · #E6D1CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 1.7 · #E2CCC7

Valspar

Tender Shell 1006-10C

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D1CA

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 2 · #DECDC3

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 2.5 · #EBD1CA

Sherwin-Williams

Abalone Shell SW6050

ΔE 2.9 · #DBC7BD

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.6 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E3CEC6

#C5DAE2

Analogous

#E2C5CB

#E3CEC6

#E2DCC5

Triadic

#E3CEC6

#C5E2CD

#CDC5E2

Split-Complementary

#E3CEC6

#C5E2DC

#C5CBE2

Tetradic

#E3CEC6

#CBE2C5

#C5DAE2

#DCC5E2

Monochromatic

#B0755E

#C9A192

#E3CEC6

#F7F0EE

Rectangle

#E3CEC6

#DAE2C5

#C5DAE2

#CDC5E2

Compound

#E3CEC6

#E2DCC5

#C5DAE2

#C5CBE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8D7D1

#EDE2DD

#F3EEEC

Darker

#C89C8B

#A06249

#5E3829

Saturation

#D8D2CF

#E2CDC5

#F1C7B7

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3CEC6

#D8D5C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3CEC6

#D2D2C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3CEC6

#E3CDCF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Ginger Shortbread 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

#EAC7B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3CEC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CCD4

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.

#9EBDCA

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: #E3CEC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3CEC6;

CSS Variable

--color-ginger-shortbread: #E3CEC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ginger-shortbread': '#E3CEC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3CEC6] text-[#E3CEC6]

SCSS

$ginger-shortbread: #E3CEC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3CEC6?

#E3CEC6 is Ginger Shortbread, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3CEC6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ginger Shortbread?

Ginger Shortbread 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 Ginger Shortbread?

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

Where can I download Ginger Shortbread?

You can download Ginger Shortbread 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 Ginger Shortbread?

The hex code is #E3CEC6. In RGB it's 227, 206, 198, and in HSL it's 17°, 34%, 83%.

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