PINKS

Light

#E3D0C5

RGB 227, 208, 197 · HSL 22°, 35%, 83% · CMYK 0, 8, 13, 11

Light is #E3D0C5 in HEX — rgb(227, 208, 197), hsl(22°, 35%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 11%).

Light pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 35%, 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#E3D0C5

RGB227, 208, 197

HSL22°, 35%, 83%

HSV22°, 13%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 13, 11

Decimal14930117

CSS RGBrgb(227, 208, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 35%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Light 2096-60

Exact match

Dulux

Mornington Half S09E1H

ΔE 0.9 · #E5D2C8

PPG

Pale Taupe 1073-3

ΔE 1.2 · #E3D1C8

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 1.5 · #DECDC3

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 1.7 · #E3D3C6

Vista Paint

Truffles C-145

ΔE 1.8 · #E7D5C9

Behr

Autumn Blush S220-1

ΔE 1.9 · #E7D5CB

Valspar

Champagne Glee 2003-10C

ΔE 2 · #E0D0C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 2.4 · #E4CCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Malted Milk SW6057

ΔE 2.4 · #DECABD

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 2.8 · #E6D1CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 3.4 · #E2CCC7

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 6.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Nourish .01 Nourish-01

ΔE 7.9 · #D5D3BF

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.8 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #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

#E3D0C5

#C4D8E3

Analogous

#E3C4C9

#E3D0C5

#E3DFC4

Triadic

#E3D0C5

#C4E3D0

#D0C4E3

Split-Complementary

#E3D0C5

#C4E3DF

#C4C9E3

Tetradic

#E3D0C5

#C9E3C4

#C4D8E3

#DFC4E3

Monochromatic

#B17C5D

#CAA691

#E3D0C5

#F7F1EE

Rectangle

#E3D0C5

#D8E3C4

#C4D8E3

#D0C4E3

Compound

#E3D0C5

#E3DFC4

#C4D8E3

#C4C9E3

Variations

Lighter

#E8D9D0

#EDE3DD

#F4EFEC

Darker

#C9A18A

#A16848

#5F3C28

Saturation

#D8D2CF

#E3D0C4

#F1CCB6

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D0C5

#DAD6C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D0C5

#D3D3C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D0C5

#E3CFD1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light 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

#EAC9AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D0C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CED3

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.

#9EBACA

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: #E3D0C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D0C5;

CSS Variable

--color-light: #E3D0C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light': '#E3D0C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D0C5] text-[#E3D0C5]

SCSS

$light: #E3D0C5;

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#E0CBC3 · ΔE 2.3

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#DBCCC2 · ΔE 2.4

Misty Blush

#DDCBC3 · ΔE 2.4

Coastal Cottage

#E7D1C2 · ΔE 2.5

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#DECAC2 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D0C5?

#E3D0C5 is Light, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D0C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light?

Light 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 Light?

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

Where can I download Light?

You can download Light 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 Light?

The hex code is #E3D0C5. In RGB it's 227, 208, 197, and in HSL it's 22°, 35%, 83%.

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