PINKS

Pollinate

#E3D5BB

RGB 227, 213, 187 · HSL 39°, 42%, 81% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 11

Pollinate is #E3D5BB in HEX — rgb(227, 213, 187), hsl(39°, 42%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 11%).

Pollinate pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 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#E3D5BB

RGB227, 213, 187

HSL39°, 42%, 81%

HSV39°, 18%, 89%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 11

Decimal14931387

CSS RGBrgb(227, 213, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 42%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pollinate S15E1

Exact match

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 0.6 · #E4D5BC

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 0.6 · #E4D5BC

Vista Paint

Palest of Lemon C-263

ΔE 0.8 · #E5D6BB

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dollar DE6171

ΔE 1 · #E2D6BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Palest Of Lemon 264

ΔE 1.1 · #E6D6BB

Sherwin-Williams

Echelon Ecru SW7574

ΔE 1.2 · #E7D8BE

Benjamin Moore

Mohair 1058

ΔE 1.2 · #E7D7BD

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 1.3 · #E1D6BB

Behr

Scribe MQ2-31

ΔE 1.4 · #E3D8BE

Valspar

Classic Buff 3006-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #E1D2B6

Kilz

Pale Gold LK240

ΔE 2.3 · #DCD0B8

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 2.7 · #E0D3BE

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.1 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#E3D5BB

#BAC8E3

Analogous

#E3C0BA

#E3D5BB

#DDE3BA

Triadic

#E3D5BB

#BAE3D5

#D5BAE3

Split-Complementary

#E3D5BB

#BADDE3

#C0BAE3

Tetradic

#E3D5BB

#BAE3C0

#BAC8E3

#E3BADD

Monochromatic

#B7924E

#CDB384

#E3D5BB

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#E3D5BB

#C8E3BA

#BAC8E3

#D5BAE3

Compound

#E3D5BB

#DDE3BA

#BAC8E3

#C0BAE3

Variations

Lighter

#E9DDC8

#ECE5D8

#F3F0E9

Darker

#CDB17E

#A6813D

#624C22

Saturation

#D5D0C8

#E3D5BA

#F1D9AC

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D5BB

#DFD8BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D5BB

#D7D7BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D5BB

#E4D1D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pollinate 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

#EACCA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D5BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D1CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#93A7CC

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: #E3D5BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D5BB;

CSS Variable

--color-pollinate: #E3D5BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pollinate': '#E3D5BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D5BB] text-[#E3D5BB]

SCSS

$pollinate: #E3D5BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D5BB?

#E3D5BB is Pollinate, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D5BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pollinate?

Pollinate 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 Pollinate?

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

Where can I download Pollinate?

You can download Pollinate 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 Pollinate?

The hex code is #E3D5BB. In RGB it's 227, 213, 187, and in HSL it's 39°, 42%, 81%.

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