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Subpoena Half

#E4D9D3

RGB 228, 217, 211 · HSL 21°, 24%, 86% · CMYK 0, 5, 7, 11

Subpoena Half is #E4D9D3 in HEX — rgb(228, 217, 211), hsl(21°, 24%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 7%, 11%).

Subpoena Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 21°, 24%, 86%. 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#E4D9D3

RGB228, 217, 211

HSL21°, 24%, 86%

HSV21°, 7%, 89%

CMYK0, 5, 7, 11

Decimal14997971

CSS RGBrgb(228, 217, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(21, 24%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Subpoena Half S08C1H

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Hush White SW6042

ΔE 0.4 · #E5DAD4

Valspar

Crushed Out 7001-19

ΔE 0.9 · #E3D7D2

Behr

Ballerina Beauty MQ3-8

ΔE 1 · #E7DBD4

Dunn-Edwards

Studio White DE6065

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DCD5

PPG

Sea Anemone 1056-1

ΔE 1.6 · #E8DAD6

Benjamin Moore

Featherstone 1002

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D9D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Wall 544

ΔE 1.7 · #E3DCD6

Vista Paint

Miguel Angel K-1175

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD5CD

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 2.4 · #E7DEDB

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 2.5 · #EBE0D9

Kilz

Conch Pink TB-22

ΔE 2.5 · #E5D7CD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.2 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.3 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 6.1 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E4D9D3

#D3DEE4

Analogous

#E4D3D5

#E4D9D3

#E4E1D3

Triadic

#E4D9D3

#D3E4D9

#D9D3E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D9D3

#D3E4E1

#D3D5E4

Tetradic

#E4D9D3

#D5E4D3

#D3DEE4

#E1D3E4

Monochromatic

#AA8774

#C7B0A3

#E4D9D3

#F5F1EF

Rectangle

#E4D9D3

#DEE4D3

#D3DEE4

#D9D3E4

Compound

#E4D9D3

#E4E1D3

#D3DEE4

#D3D5E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E0DC

#EEE8E5

#F5F2F0

Darker

#C3A99B

#986F59

#5A4033

Saturation

#DEDBD9

#E4D9D3

#F1D5C5

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D9D3

#DFDCD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D9D3

#DBDBD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D9D3

#E4D8D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Subpoena Half 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

#EACFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D9D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D4DE

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9C0CC

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: #E4D9D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D9D3;

CSS Variable

--color-subpoena-half: #E4D9D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subpoena-half': '#E4D9D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D9D3] text-[#E4D9D3]

SCSS

$subpoena-half: #E4D9D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D9D3?

#E4D9D3 is Subpoena Half, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D9D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subpoena Half?

Subpoena Half 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 Subpoena Half?

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

Where can I download Subpoena Half?

You can download Subpoena Half 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 Subpoena Half?

The hex code is #E4D9D3. In RGB it's 228, 217, 211, and in HSL it's 21°, 24%, 86%.

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