PINKS

Cool Pink

#E5CCD1

RGB 229, 204, 209 · HSL 348°, 32%, 85% · CMYK 0, 11, 9, 10

Cool Pink is #E5CCD1 in HEX — rgb(229, 204, 209), hsl(348°, 32%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 9%, 10%).

Cool Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 348°, 32%, 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#E5CCD1

RGB229, 204, 209

HSL348°, 32%, 85%

HSV348°, 11%, 90%

CMYK0, 11, 9, 10

Decimal15060177

CSS RGBrgb(229, 204, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 32%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rose Cloud 1048-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E2C9CE

Dulux

Bunny Pink Half S01E1H

ΔE 1.6 · #E3CED3

Vista Paint

Easterville K-1158

ΔE 2.1 · #EAD2D7

Behr

Rosewater S170-2

ΔE 2.2 · #E6C9D1

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2082-60

ΔE 2.3 · #EACDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

ΔE 2.3 · #E8D2D6

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 2.3 · #E0CDD1

Hallman-Lindsay

French Lavender 1210

ΔE 2.3 · #DFC9D1

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 2.7 · #E4CBCB

Valspar

Fragrant Orchid 1006-6B

ΔE 2.7 · #E2C7D0

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 3.4 · #EDD1D1

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 6 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.2 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.3 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#E5CCD1

#CDE5E0

Analogous

#E5CDDE

#E5CCD1

#E5D4CD

Triadic

#E5CCD1

#D1E5CD

#CDD1E5

Split-Complementary

#E5CCD1

#CDE5D4

#CDDEE5

Tetradic

#E5CCD1

#DEE5CD

#CDE5E0

#D4CDE5

Monochromatic

#B16876

#CB9AA4

#E5CCD1

#F6EEF0

Rectangle

#E5CCD1

#E5E0CD

#CDE5E0

#CDD1E5

Compound

#E5CCD1

#E5D4CD

#CDE5E0

#CDDEE5

Variations

Lighter

#EAD7DB

#EEE2E4

#F5EFF0

Darker

#C9929D

#A14D5E

#5F2C36

Saturation

#DCD5D7

#E5CDD1

#F2C0CA

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5CCD1

#D7D5D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5CCD1

#D1D1D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5CCD1

#E4CDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cool Pink 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

#EBC6B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5CCD1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CBDC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#A5CBC4

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: #E5CCD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5CCD1;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-pink: #E5CCD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-pink': '#E5CCD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5CCD1] text-[#E5CCD1]

SCSS

$cool-pink: #E5CCD1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5CCD1?

#E5CCD1 is Cool Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5CCD1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Pink?

Cool Pink 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 Cool Pink?

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

Where can I download Cool Pink?

You can download Cool Pink 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 Cool Pink?

The hex code is #E5CCD1. In RGB it's 229, 204, 209, and in HSL it's 348°, 32%, 85%.

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