PINKS

China Silk

#E3D1CC

RGB 227, 209, 204 · HSL 13°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 0, 8, 10, 11

China Silk is #E3D1CC in HEX — rgb(227, 209, 204), hsl(13°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 10%, 11%).

China Silk pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 29%, 85%. 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#E3D1CC

RGB227, 209, 204

HSL13°, 29%, 85%

HSV13°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 8, 10, 11

Decimal14930380

CSS RGBrgb(227, 209, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

China Silk 1060-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Morristown 1241

ΔE 0.7 · #E1CFCA

Valspar

Tender Shell 1006-10C

ΔE 1.1 · #E2D1CA

Dulux

Watermelon Milk S07D1

ΔE 1.3 · #DFCECA

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 1.3 · #E6D1CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 2.1 · #E2CCC7

Vista Paint

Natalia K-1166

ΔE 2.3 · #DBCCC7

Behr

Vision Of Light MQ3-7

ΔE 2.5 · #DDD1CA

IKEA

IKEA135 135

ΔE 3.1 · #DECDC3

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 3.3 · #EBD1CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Truffles 146

ΔE 3.4 · #EAD7CD

Sherwin-Williams

Innocence SW6302

ΔE 3.4 · #EBD1CF

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6.5 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E3D1CC

#CEDFE4

Analogous

#E4CED4

#E3D1CC

#E4DECE

Triadic

#E3D1CC

#CEE4D2

#D2CEE4

Split-Complementary

#E3D1CC

#CEE4DE

#CED4E4

Tetradic

#E3D1CC

#D4E4CE

#CEDFE4

#DECEE4

Monochromatic

#AE796B

#C9A69C

#E3D1CC

#F6F0EF

Rectangle

#E3D1CC

#DFE4CE

#CEDFE4

#D2CEE4

Compound

#E3D1CC

#E4DECE

#CEDFE4

#CED4E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9DBD8

#EEE5E2

#F4F0EF

Darker

#C69F95

#9D6251

#5C382E

Saturation

#DCD7D5

#E4D2CE

#F1CBC0

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D1CC

#DAD7CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D1CC

#D4D4CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D1CC

#E3D1D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

China Silk 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

#EAC9B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D1CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7CED8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#A7C2CA

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: #E3D1CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D1CC;

CSS Variable

--color-china-silk: #E3D1CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china-silk': '#E3D1CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D1CC] text-[#E3D1CC]

SCSS

$china-silk: #E3D1CC;

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#E0CEC9 · ΔE 1.1

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#E0CBC5 · ΔE 2.3

Honey Hut

#E1CBC7 · ΔE 2.4

Soft Sand

#DCCDC5 · ΔE 2.6

Organdy

#DFD1D0 · ΔE 2.6

Paisley Pink

#E8D7D5 · ΔE 2.7

Misty Blush

#DDCBC3 · ΔE 2.7

Bermuda Sands

#E0CBC3 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D1CC?

#E3D1CC is China Silk, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D1CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with China Silk?

China Silk 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 China Silk?

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

Where can I download China Silk?

You can download China Silk 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 China Silk?

The hex code is #E3D1CC. In RGB it's 227, 209, 204, and in HSL it's 13°, 29%, 85%.

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