PINKS

Dog Rose

#E5C1D9

RGB 229, 193, 217 · HSL 320°, 41%, 83% · CMYK 0, 16, 5, 10

Dog Rose is #E5C1D9 in HEX — rgb(229, 193, 217), hsl(320°, 41%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 5%, 10%).

Dog Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 41%, 83%. 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#E5C1D9

RGB229, 193, 217

HSL320°, 41%, 83%

HSV320°, 16%, 90%

CMYK0, 16, 5, 10

Decimal15057369

CSS RGBrgb(229, 193, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 41%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cranapple Cream S140-2

ΔE 1.9 · #EBC3DC

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 2 · #E1BED9

Vista Paint

Venetian Rose C-1161

ΔE 2.9 · #EFC7E0

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 3 · #E3BDDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Rose 1162

ΔE 3.3 · #EFC6E1

Dulux

Pink Ladies S49G1

ΔE 3.4 · #EDCAE4

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 3.7 · #E0C4E0

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2075-60

ΔE 4.2 · #EECDE5

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 4.6 · #E1BBDB

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 4.8 · #E3C0CF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 12.4 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 12.4 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.5 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.8 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 18.3 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E5C1D9

#C2E5CE

Analogous

#DFC2E5

#E5C1D9

#E5C2C8

Triadic

#E5C1D9

#DAE5C2

#C2DAE5

Split-Complementary

#E5C1D9

#C8E5C2

#C2E5DF

Tetradic

#E5C1D9

#E5DFC2

#C2E5CE

#C2C8E5

Monochromatic

#B85698

#CF8CB9

#E5C1D9

#F7EDF4

Rectangle

#E5C1D9

#E5CEC2

#C2E5CE

#C2DAE5

Compound

#E5C1D9

#E5C2C8

#C2E5CE

#C2E5DF

Variations

Lighter

#EBCEE1

#EEDCE8

#F4EBF1

Darker

#CE84B6

#A94086

#64244E

Saturation

#D9CED5

#E5C2DA

#F2B5DE

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5C1D9

#CED0D9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5C1D9

#C8C8D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5C1D9

#E2C6C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dog Rose 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

#EBBDBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5C1D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C2E2

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9ACEAB

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: #E5C1D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5C1D9;

CSS Variable

--color-dog-rose: #E5C1D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dog-rose': '#E5C1D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5C1D9] text-[#E5C1D9]

SCSS

$dog-rose: #E5C1D9;

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#EDCDE6 · ΔE 4.3

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#F4CBE5 · ΔE 4.5

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#F5C5DC · ΔE 5.1

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#D8B2CA · ΔE 5.3

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#ECCBDA · ΔE 5.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5C1D9?

#E5C1D9 is Dog Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5C1D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dog Rose?

Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose?

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

Where can I download Dog Rose?

You can download Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose?

The hex code is #E5C1D9. In RGB it's 229, 193, 217, and in HSL it's 320°, 41%, 83%.

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