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Crushed Peony

#E3DCDA

RGB 227, 220, 218 · HSL 13°, 14%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 4, 11

Crushed Peony is #E3DCDA in HEX — rgb(227, 220, 218), hsl(13°, 14%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 11%).

Crushed Peony pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 14%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E3DCDA

RGB227, 220, 218

HSL13°, 14%, 87%

HSV13°, 4%, 89%

CMYK0, 3, 4, 11

Decimal14933210

CSS RGBrgb(227, 220, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 14%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Antique Lace Quarter S04B1Q

Exact match

Behr

Crushed Peony PPU17-6

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Smart White SW6007

ΔE 0.9 · #E4DBD8

PPG

Fall Chill 1003-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E1DDDB

Benjamin Moore

Antique 2113-70

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Peak DE6386

ΔE 1.2 · #E0DCDB

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DEDB

Valspar

Napa Dawn 1003-10C

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D9D8

Vista Paint

Clytemnestra C-1306

ΔE 1.7 · #E7E0DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Clytemnestra 1307

ΔE 2.1 · #E8E2E0

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E9E2E2

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.2 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 3.4 · #EBE0D9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5.5 · #EAE9E1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E3DCDA

#D9E0E2

Analogous

#E2D9DC

#E3DCDA

#E2E0D9

Triadic

#E3DCDA

#D9E2DB

#DBD9E2

Split-Complementary

#E3DCDA

#D9E2E0

#D9DCE2

Tetradic

#E3DCDA

#DCE2D9

#D9E0E2

#E0D9E2

Monochromatic

#A18982

#C2B2AE

#E3DCDA

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#E3DCDA

#E0E2D9

#D9E0E2

#DBD9E2

Compound

#E3DCDA

#E2E0D9

#D9E0E2

#D9DCE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8E2E1

#EDEAE9

#F5F3F2

Darker

#BDABA6

#8D6F67

#52413C

Saturation

#DFDDDC

#E2DBD9

#F1D3CB

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3DCDA

#DFDEDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3DCDA

#DDDDDA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3DCDA

#E3DCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crushed Peony 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

#EAD2BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3DCDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D7E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#ACC6CD

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: #E3DCDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3DCDA;

CSS Variable

--color-crushed-peony: #E3DCDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crushed-peony': '#E3DCDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3DCDA] text-[#E3DCDA]

SCSS

$crushed-peony: #E3DCDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3DCDA?

#E3DCDA is Crushed Peony, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E3DCDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crushed Peony?

Crushed Peony 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 Crushed Peony?

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

Where can I download Crushed Peony?

You can download Crushed Peony 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 Crushed Peony?

The hex code is #E3DCDA. In RGB it's 227, 220, 218, and in HSL it's 13°, 14%, 87%.

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