PINKS

Pianissimo

#E5CEC9

RGB 229, 206, 201 · HSL 11°, 35%, 84% · CMYK 0, 10, 12, 10

Pianissimo is #E5CEC9 in HEX — rgb(229, 206, 201), hsl(11°, 35%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 10%).

Pianissimo pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 35%, 84%. 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#E5CEC9

RGB229, 206, 201

HSL11°, 35%, 84%

HSV11°, 12%, 90%

CMYK0, 10, 12, 10

Decimal15060681

CSS RGBrgb(229, 206, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 35%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pianissimo S06D1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 0.9 · #E2CCC7

Benjamin Moore

Honey 2102-60

ΔE 1 · #E2CCC8

Vista Paint

Mohican Mist K-1134

ΔE 1.1 · #E5CDCA

PPG

Whirligig 1054-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E6CDCA

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 1.3 · #E6D1CB

Behr

Sand Dance S190-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E3CAC5

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 2 · #EBD1CA

Valspar

Rosy Glow 1008-8C

ΔE 2.1 · #ECD2CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 2.3 · #E4CCC3

Sherwin-Williams

Innocence SW6302

ΔE 2.3 · #EBD1CF

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 2.8 · #E4CBCB

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.2 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.2 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E5CEC9

#C8DFE4

Analogous

#E4C8D1

#E5CEC9

#E4DBC8

Triadic

#E5CEC9

#C8E4CD

#CDC8E4

Split-Complementary

#E5CEC9

#C8E4DB

#C8D1E4

Tetradic

#E5CEC9

#D1E4C8

#C8DFE4

#DBC8E4

Monochromatic

#B37061

#CC9E94

#E5CEC9

#F7EFEE

Rectangle

#E5CEC9

#DFE4C8

#C8DFE4

#CDC8E4

Compound

#E5CEC9

#E4DBC8

#C8DFE4

#C8D1E4

Variations

Lighter

#EAD7D3

#EEE2DF

#F4EFED

Darker

#CA988D

#A35948

#603329

Saturation

#DAD3D2

#E4CDC8

#F2C5BB

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5CEC9

#D9D6C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5CEC9

#D2D2CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5CEC9

#E5CECF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pianissimo 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

#EBC7B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5CEC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CCD6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#A0C4CC

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: #E5CEC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5CEC9;

CSS Variable

--color-pianissimo: #E5CEC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pianissimo': '#E5CEC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5CEC9] text-[#E5CEC9]

SCSS

$pianissimo: #E5CEC9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5CEC9?

#E5CEC9 is Pianissimo, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5CEC9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pianissimo?

Pianissimo 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 Pianissimo?

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

Where can I download Pianissimo?

You can download Pianissimo 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 Pianissimo?

The hex code is #E5CEC9. In RGB it's 229, 206, 201, and in HSL it's 11°, 35%, 84%.

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