PINKS

Powder

#E5CDB2

RGB 229, 205, 178 · HSL 32°, 50%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 22, 10

Powder is #E5CDB2 in HEX — rgb(229, 205, 178), hsl(32°, 50%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 22%, 10%).

Powder pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 50%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E5CDB2

RGB229, 205, 178

HSL32°, 50%, 80%

HSV32°, 22%, 90%

CMYK0, 10, 22, 10

Decimal15060402

CSS RGBrgb(229, 205, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 50%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Powder 1143

Exact match

Vista Paint

Regina Beach K-1037

ΔE 0.6 · #E7CEB3

Behr

Pumpkin Seed S260-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E3CAAF

PPG

Malibu Dune 1083-4

ΔE 1.2 · #E7CEB5

Sherwin-Williams

Interactive Cream SW6113

ΔE 1.7 · #E4CAAD

Hallman-Lindsay

First Date 167

ΔE 1.8 · #E7CFB7

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 1.9 · #EBD2B6

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 1.9 · #E9CDB4

Dulux

Skip To S11E2

ΔE 2.1 · #DEC8AE

Dunn-Edwards

Verona Beach DE6135

ΔE 2.5 · #E9D3BA

IKEA

IKEA143 143

ΔE 3.5 · #D9C6AB

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.8 · #DDCDAE

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.5 · #EED9BA

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 5.6 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.2 · #CAC4B0

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 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

#E5CDB2

#B3CAE6

Analogous

#E6B4B3

#E5CDB2

#E4E6B3

Triadic

#E5CDB2

#B3E6CE

#CEB3E6

Split-Complementary

#E5CDB2

#B3E4E6

#B4B3E6

Tetradic

#E5CDB2

#B3E6B4

#B3CAE6

#E6B3E4

Monochromatic

#BF8440

#D2A979

#E5CDB2

#F9F3EC

Rectangle

#E5CDB2

#CAE6B3

#B3CAE6

#CEB3E6

Compound

#E5CDB2

#E4E6B3

#B3CAE6

#B4B3E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBD8C2

#EDE1D3

#F3EEE7

Darker

#D3A673

#AE7432

#67441C

Saturation

#D4CDC4

#E6CEB3

#F2CFA6

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5CDB2

#DBD3B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5CDB2

#D1D1B6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5CDB2

#E6CACD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Powder 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

#EBC6A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5CDB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CBC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8BABD0

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: #E5CDB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5CDB2;

CSS Variable

--color-powder: #E5CDB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder': '#E5CDB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5CDB2] text-[#E5CDB2]

SCSS

$powder: #E5CDB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5CDB2?

#E5CDB2 is Powder, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5CDB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powder?

Powder 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 Powder?

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

Where can I download Powder?

You can download Powder 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 Powder?

The hex code is #E5CDB2. In RGB it's 229, 205, 178, and in HSL it's 32°, 50%, 80%.

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