PURPLES

Flamingo Run

#E5B0D7

RGB 229, 176, 215 · HSL 316°, 50%, 79% · CMYK 0, 23, 6, 10

Flamingo Run is #E5B0D7 in HEX — rgb(229, 176, 215), hsl(316°, 50%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 6%, 10%).

Flamingo Run pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 50%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#E5B0D7

RGB229, 176, 215

HSL316°, 50%, 79%

HSV316°, 23%, 90%

CMYK0, 23, 6, 10

Decimal15053015

CSS RGBrgb(229, 176, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 50%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Flamingo Run S49H3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-50

ΔE 1.8 · #E0ABD2

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

ΔE 3.3 · #DBA8D1

Behr

Cafe Pink 130C-2

ΔE 3.8 · #F0B9DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 3.9 · #DAA6CF

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Cashmere DE5009

ΔE 4 · #EFB6D8

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 4.4 · #EBBADC

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 5 · #DBA3CE

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 8.2 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 11.4 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 13.9 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 17.5 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 20.1 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 22.8 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 23.5 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5B0D7

#AFE4BD

Analogous

#D8AFE4

#E5B0D7

#E4AFBB

Triadic

#E5B0D7

#D6E4AF

#AFD6E4

Split-Complementary

#E5B0D7

#BBE4AF

#AFE4D8

Tetradic

#E5B0D7

#E4D8AF

#AFE4BD

#AFBBE4

Monochromatic

#BB3E9A

#D175B9

#E5B0D7

#F7E8F3

#F9ECF5

Rectangle

#E5B0D7

#E4BDAF

#AFE4BD

#AFD6E4

Compound

#E5B0D7

#E4AFBB

#AFE4BD

#AFE4D8

Variations

Lighter

#EABFDE

#EDD1E5

#F3E6EF

Darker

#D270B8

#AC328B

#661B52

Saturation

#D1C1CD

#E4AFD6

#F2A1DC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5B0D7

#C3C8D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5B0D7

#BABAD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5B0D7

#E1B8B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Flamingo Run carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#EBB1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5B0D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B6E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#88CF9B

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E5B0D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5B0D7;

CSS Variable

--color-flamingo-run: #E5B0D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flamingo-run': '#E5B0D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5B0D7] text-[#E5B0D7]

SCSS

$flamingo-run: #E5B0D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5B0D7?

#E5B0D7 is Flamingo Run, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E5B0D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flamingo Run?

Flamingo Run works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Flamingo Run?

Flamingo Run pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Flamingo Run?

You can download Flamingo Run 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 Flamingo Run?

The hex code is #E5B0D7. In RGB it's 229, 176, 215, and in HSL it's 316°, 50%, 79%.

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