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Amazon River Dolphin

#E6B2B8

RGB 230, 178, 184 · HSL 353°, 51%, 80% · CMYK 0, 23, 20, 10

Amazon River Dolphin is #E6B2B8 in HEX — rgb(230, 178, 184), hsl(353°, 51%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 20%, 10%).

Amazon River Dolphin pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 353°, 51%, 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#E6B2B8

RGB230, 178, 184

HSL353°, 51%, 80%

HSV353°, 23%, 90%

CMYK0, 23, 20, 10

Decimal15119032

CSS RGBrgb(230, 178, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 51%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2005-50

ΔE 1.5 · #E2AEB4

Valspar

Champagne Blush 1008-6B

ΔE 1.7 · #E4B2B5

Vista Paint

Sweet Heart K-700

ΔE 2.1 · #E6AEB6

Dulux

Perfect Pink S04E3

ΔE 2.2 · #E4B1B3

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 2.9 · #E9B3B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Acadia Bloom 111

ΔE 2.9 · #E5B7BE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 3.2 · #ECB7B8

Behr

Pink Quartz S160-2

ΔE 4.2 · #E2B4C0

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Reminder DE5093

ΔE 5 · #F4C0C6

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 5.3 · #F0BCC9

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.7 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 8.2 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.3 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.8 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 19.7 · #FAA495

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 20.3 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#E6B2B8

#B2E6E0

Analogous

#E6B2D2

#E6B2B8

#E6C6B2

Triadic

#E6B2B8

#B8E6B2

#B2B8E6

Split-Complementary

#E6B2B8

#B2E6C6

#B2D2E6

Tetradic

#E6B2B8

#D2E6B2

#B2E6E0

#C6B2E6

Monochromatic

#C13E4E

#D37883

#E6B2B8

#F9ECED

Rectangle

#E6B2B8

#E6E0B2

#B2E6E0

#B2B8E6

Compound

#E6B2B8

#E6C6B2

#B2E6E0

#B2D2E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBC1C6

#EED3D6

#F4E7E8

Darker

#D4727E

#AF3140

#681B24

Saturation

#D4C4C6

#E6B2B8

#F3A5AE

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6B2B8

#CAC6B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6B2B8

#BCBCB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6B2B8

#E4B4B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Amazon River Dolphin 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

#ECB2A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6B2B8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9B7C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#8AD1C9

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: #E6B2B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6B2B8;

CSS Variable

--color-amazon-river-dolphin: #E6B2B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amazon-river-dolphin': '#E6B2B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6B2B8] text-[#E6B2B8]

SCSS

$amazon-river-dolphin: #E6B2B8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6B2B8?

#E6B2B8 is Amazon River Dolphin, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6B2B8 warm or cool?

Amazon River Dolphin reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amazon River Dolphin?

Amazon River Dolphin 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 Amazon River Dolphin?

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

Where can I download Amazon River Dolphin?

You can download Amazon River Dolphin 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 Amazon River Dolphin?

The hex code is #E6B2B8. In RGB it's 230, 178, 184, and in HSL it's 353°, 51%, 80%.

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