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Journal White

#E6D3B2

RGB 230, 211, 178 · HSL 38°, 51%, 80% · CMYK 0, 8, 23, 10

Journal White is #E6D3B2 in HEX — rgb(230, 211, 178), hsl(38°, 51%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 23%, 10%).

Journal White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 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#E6D3B2

RGB230, 211, 178

HSL38°, 51%, 80%

HSV38°, 23%, 90%

CMYK0, 8, 23, 10

Decimal15127474

CSS RGBrgb(230, 211, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 51%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Bisque Tan DE6157

ΔE 0.7 · #E5D2B0

Behr

Yellowstone UL180-18

ΔE 0.8 · #E8D5B3

Vista Paint

Simply Tan K-1005

ΔE 1 · #E3D1B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Rub Elbows 294

ΔE 1.3 · #E2D0B0

Benjamin Moore

Cable CC-306

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D3B4

PPG

Ivory Beauty 12-29

ΔE 1.6 · #E2D0AD

Valspar

Hazy Yellow 3004-8B

ΔE 1.9 · #ECD8B6

Sherwin-Williams

Netsuke SW6134

ΔE 2 · #E0CFB0

Dulux

Porcelain Pink S11F1

ΔE 2.2 · #EBD6B8

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 2.7 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 2.8 · #DDCDAE

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 3 · #E6CDAB

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.2 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.6 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.5 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#E6D3B2

#B2C5E6

Analogous

#E6B9B2

#E6D3B2

#DFE6B2

Triadic

#E6D3B2

#B2E6D3

#D3B2E6

Split-Complementary

#E6D3B2

#B2DFE6

#B9B2E6

Tetradic

#E6D3B2

#B2E6B9

#B2C5E6

#E6B2DF

Monochromatic

#C1913E

#D3B278

#E6D3B2

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#E6D3B2

#C5E6B2

#B2C5E6

#D3B2E6

Compound

#E6D3B2

#DFE6B2

#B2C5E6

#B9B2E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBDCC1

#EEE4D3

#F4EFE7

Darker

#D4B072

#AF8131

#684B1B

Saturation

#D4CEC4

#E6D3B2

#F3D6A5

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6D3B2

#E0D7B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6D3B2

#D6D6B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6D3B2

#E8CFD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Journal White 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

#ECCBA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6D3B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D0C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#8AA4D1

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: #E6D3B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6D3B2;

CSS Variable

--color-journal-white: #E6D3B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'journal-white': '#E6D3B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6D3B2] text-[#E6D3B2]

SCSS

$journal-white: #E6D3B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6D3B2?

#E6D3B2 is Journal White, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6D3B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Journal White?

Journal White 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 Journal White?

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

Where can I download Journal White?

You can download Journal White 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 Journal White?

The hex code is #E6D3B2. In RGB it's 230, 211, 178, and in HSL it's 38°, 51%, 80%.

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