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Sonnet

#E4DCCE

RGB 228, 220, 206 · HSL 38°, 29%, 85% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 11

Sonnet is #E4DCCE in HEX — rgb(228, 220, 206), hsl(38°, 29%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 11%).

Sonnet pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 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#E4DCCE

RGB228, 220, 206

HSL38°, 29%, 85%

HSV38°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 11

Decimal14998734

CSS RGBrgb(228, 220, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 29%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sonnet AF-55

Exact match

Behr

Vintage Linen PPU7-16

ΔE 0.6 · #E3DBCC

Sherwin-Williams

Pacer White SW6098

ΔE 0.6 · #E5DDD0

Dulux

Buff It Half S11B1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E3DACC

Valspar

Cream in my Coffee 3003-10C

ΔE 0.9 · #E6DECF

Vista Paint

Herare White C-214

ΔE 1.1 · #E7DFD1

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 1.1 · #E6DFD1

PPG

Scotch Mist 14-07

ΔE 1.3 · #E0DBCD

Kilz

Old Lace LJ160

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DED1

Dunn-Edwards

Stucco Tan DE6205

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DECE

Hallman-Lindsay

Herare White 215

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E0D3

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 2.2 · #E4DECC

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 2.8 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 4.3 · #DDDDD5

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6.3 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E4DCCE

#CED6E4

Analogous

#E4D1CE

#E4DCCE

#E1E4CE

Triadic

#E4DCCE

#CEE4DC

#DCCEE4

Split-Complementary

#E4DCCE

#CEE1E4

#D1CEE4

Tetradic

#E4DCCE

#CEE4D1

#CED6E4

#E4CEE1

Monochromatic

#AE956B

#C9B89C

#E4DCCE

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#E4DCCE

#D6E4CE

#CED6E4

#DCCEE4

Compound

#E4DCCE

#E1E4CE

#CED6E4

#D1CEE4

Variations

Lighter

#E9E3D8

#EEEAE2

#F4F2EF

Darker

#C6B495

#9D8151

#5C4C2E

Saturation

#DCDAD5

#E4DCCE

#F1DFC0

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DCCE

#E1DECF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DCCE

#DDDDD0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DCCE

#E5DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sonnet 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

#EAD2B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DCCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D7DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A7B4CA

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: #E4DCCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DCCE;

CSS Variable

--color-sonnet: #E4DCCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sonnet': '#E4DCCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DCCE] text-[#E4DCCE]

SCSS

$sonnet: #E4DCCE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DCCE?

#E4DCCE is Sonnet, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4DCCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sonnet?

Sonnet 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 Sonnet?

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

Where can I download Sonnet?

You can download Sonnet 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 Sonnet?

The hex code is #E4DCCE. In RGB it's 228, 220, 206, and in HSL it's 38°, 29%, 85%.

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