PURPLES

Rosy Cheeks

#E6BCDE

RGB 230, 188, 222 · HSL 311°, 46%, 82% · CMYK 0, 18, 3, 10

Rosy Cheeks is #E6BCDE in HEX — rgb(230, 188, 222), hsl(311°, 46%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 3%, 10%).

Rosy Cheeks pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 311°, 46%, 82%. 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#E6BCDE

RGB230, 188, 222

HSL311°, 46%, 82%

HSV311°, 18%, 90%

CMYK0, 18, 3, 10

Decimal15121630

CSS RGBrgb(230, 188, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 46%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rosy Cheeks C-1176

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosy Cheeks 1177

ΔE 0.6 · #E7BDE0

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 1.9 · #E9BADD

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 1.9 · #E1BBDB

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 2.3 · #DFB9D9

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 2.6 · #EBBADC

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 3 · #E3BDDA

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 4 · #E7C2DE

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 5.9 · #DDADD4

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 8.4 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.9 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.3 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 15.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 18.3 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 23.6 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E6BCDE

#BCE6C4

Analogous

#D9BCE6

#E6BCDE

#E6BCC9

Triadic

#E6BCDE

#DEE6BC

#BCDEE6

Split-Complementary

#E6BCDE

#C9E6BC

#BCE6D9

Tetradic

#E6BCDE

#E6D9BC

#BCE6C4

#BCC9E6

Monochromatic

#BD4CA8

#D284C3

#E6BCDE

#F8ECF6

Rectangle

#E6BCDE

#E6C4BC

#BCE6C4

#BCDEE6

Compound

#E6BCDE

#E6BCC9

#BCE6C4

#BCE6D9

Variations

Lighter

#EBC9E5

#EED9EA

#F4EAF2

Darker

#D27DC2

#AD3998

#662059

Saturation

#D7CBD5

#E6BCDE

#F3B0E6

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6BCDE

#CACFDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6BCDE

#C4C4DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6BCDE

#E3C3C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Rosy Cheeks 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

#ECBAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6BCDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9BFE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#94D09F

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: #E6BCDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6BCDE;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-cheeks: #E6BCDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-cheeks': '#E6BCDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6BCDE] text-[#E6BCDE]

SCSS

$rosy-cheeks: #E6BCDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6BCDE?

#E6BCDE is Rosy Cheeks, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E6BCDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Cheeks?

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

What colors pair well with Rosy Cheeks?

Rosy Cheeks 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 Rosy Cheeks?

You can download Rosy Cheeks 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 Rosy Cheeks?

The hex code is #E6BCDE. In RGB it's 230, 188, 222, and in HSL it's 311°, 46%, 82%.

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