PURPLES

Pink Gems

#E6B5D7

RGB 230, 181, 215 · HSL 318°, 49%, 81% · CMYK 0, 21, 7, 10

Pink Gems is #E6B5D7 in HEX — rgb(230, 181, 215), hsl(318°, 49%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 7%, 10%).

Pink Gems pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 49%, 81%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#E6B5D7

RGB230, 181, 215

HSL318°, 49%, 81%

HSV318°, 21%, 90%

CMYK0, 21, 7, 10

Decimal15119831

CSS RGBrgb(230, 181, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 49%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 1.8 · #EBBADC

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 1.9 · #E9BADD

Behr

Cafe Pink 130C-2

ΔE 3.1 · #F0B9DD

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Cashmere DE5009

ΔE 3.2 · #EFB6D8

Vista Paint

Rosy Cheeks C-1176

ΔE 3.3 · #E6BCDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Heath 1156

ΔE 3.5 · #F2BDDF

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 4 · #DDADD4

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 5.2 · #E3BDDA

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 6.5 · #E7C2DE

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 9.8 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12.9 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 17 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 17.6 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 18.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.7 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 23.5 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#E6B5D7

#B7E6C5

Analogous

#DDB7E6

#E6B5D7

#E6B7C0

Triadic

#E6B5D7

#D8E6B7

#B7D8E6

Split-Complementary

#E6B5D7

#C0E6B7

#B7E6DD

Tetradic

#E6B5D7

#E6DDB7

#B7E6C5

#B7C0E6

Monochromatic

#BF459B

#D37EB9

#E6B5D7

#F8ECF5

Rectangle

#E6B5D7

#E6C5B7

#B7E6C5

#B7D8E6

Compound

#E6B5D7

#E6B7C0

#B7E6C5

#B7E6DD

Variations

Lighter

#EBC5E0

#EED6E7

#F4E8F0

Darker

#D377B8

#AF348A

#671D51

Saturation

#D6C7D1

#E6B7D8

#F3AADD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6B5D7

#C7CAD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6B5D7

#BFBFD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6B5D7

#E2BCBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Gems carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#ECB4BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6B5D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9B9E1

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.

#8ED1A2

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: #E6B5D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6B5D7;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-gems: #E6B5D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-gems': '#E6B5D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6B5D7] text-[#E6B5D7]

SCSS

$pink-gems: #E6B5D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6B5D7?

#E6B5D7 is Pink Gems, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E6B5D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Gems?

Pink Gems works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Pink Gems?

Pink Gems pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Gems?

You can download Pink Gems 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 Pink Gems?

The hex code is #E6B5D7. In RGB it's 230, 181, 215, and in HSL it's 318°, 49%, 81%.

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