PINKS

Almond Willow

#E6C9BC

RGB 230, 201, 188 · HSL 19°, 46%, 82% · CMYK 0, 13, 18, 10

Almond Willow is #E6C9BC in HEX — rgb(230, 201, 188), hsl(19°, 46%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 18%, 10%).

Almond Willow pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 19°, 46%, 82%. 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#E6C9BC

RGB230, 201, 188

HSL19°, 46%, 82%

HSV19°, 18%, 90%

CMYK0, 13, 18, 10

Decimal15124924

CSS RGBrgb(230, 201, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 46%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lyman Camellia historic-lyman-camellia

ΔE 1 · #E5C7B9

Behr

Tapestry Beige S210-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E5C8BD

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1172

ΔE 1.3 · #E3C9BB

Vista Paint

Almond Kiss K-1102

ΔE 1.3 · #EACCC0

PPG

Sultan Sand 1068-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E3C9BE

Dulux

Ellen S09F1

ΔE 1.6 · #E2C6B7

Kilz

Nouveau Apricot LB160-01

ΔE 1.6 · #EBCBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Quaint Peche SW6330

ΔE 1.6 · #EACDC1

Dunn-Edwards

Galveston Tan DE6101

ΔE 2 · #E8C8B8

Valspar

Rodeo Dust 1008-10B

ΔE 2.5 · #DEC4B9

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 4.1 · #F4D0C2

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 4.2 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 4.2 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 10.2 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 10.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E6C9BC

#BCD9E6

Analogous

#E6BCC4

#E6C9BC

#E6DEBC

Triadic

#E6C9BC

#BCE6C9

#C9BCE6

Split-Complementary

#E6C9BC

#BCE6DE

#BCC4E6

Tetradic

#E6C9BC

#C4E6BC

#BCD9E6

#DEBCE6

Monochromatic

#BD704C

#D29D84

#E6C9BC

#F8F0EC

Rectangle

#E6C9BC

#D9E6BC

#BCD9E6

#C9BCE6

Compound

#E6C9BC

#E6DEBC

#BCD9E6

#BCC4E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBD4C9

#EEE0D9

#F4EDEA

Darker

#D2987D

#AD5E39

#663620

Saturation

#D7CFCB

#E6C9BC

#F3C5B0

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

1.56:1

Fail

vs Black

13.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6C9BC

#D8D2BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6C9BC

#CECEBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6C9BC

#E6C8CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Almond Willow 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

#ECC3A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6C9BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9C8CC

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.

#94BDD0

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: #E6C9BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6C9BC;

CSS Variable

--color-almond-willow: #E6C9BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'almond-willow': '#E6C9BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6C9BC] text-[#E6C9BC]

SCSS

$almond-willow: #E6C9BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6C9BC?

#E6C9BC is Almond Willow, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6C9BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Almond Willow?

Almond Willow 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 Almond Willow?

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

Where can I download Almond Willow?

You can download Almond Willow 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 Almond Willow?

The hex code is #E6C9BC. In RGB it's 230, 201, 188, and in HSL it's 19°, 46%, 82%.

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