PINKS

Parchment Paper Half

#E6DCD2

RGB 230, 220, 210 · HSL 30°, 29%, 86% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 10

Parchment Paper Half is #E6DCD2 in HEX — rgb(230, 220, 210), hsl(30°, 29%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 10%).

Parchment Paper Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 29%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E6DCD2

RGB230, 220, 210

HSL30°, 29%, 86%

HSV30°, 9%, 90%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 10

Decimal15129810

CSS RGBrgb(230, 220, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 29%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Parchment Paper Half S11C1H

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Modest White SW6084

ΔE 0.7 · #E6DDD4

Valspar

Bungalow White 2005-10C

ΔE 0.9 · #E9DED4

Benjamin Moore

Bride 1009

ΔE 1 · #E9DDD2

Vista Paint

Southern Sand K-1199

ΔE 1.2 · #E9DFD4

Dunn-Edwards

Linen White DEC749

ΔE 1.3 · #E9DCD1

Behr

Pale Cashmere PPU2-4

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DED6

PPG

Ash 1076-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E4DED5

Kilz

Old Lace LJ160

ΔE 1.7 · #E8DED1

Hallman-Lindsay

Cliffswallow 131

ΔE 2.1 · #ECDDD4

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.2 · #E7E1D8

Farrow & Ball

Skimming Stone 241

ΔE 2.3 · #DFD6CB

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.8 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4.1 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.8 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E6DCD2

#D1DBE6

Analogous

#E6D1D1

#E6DCD2

#E6E6D1

Triadic

#E6DCD2

#D1E6DB

#DBD1E6

Split-Complementary

#E6DCD2

#D1E6E6

#D1D1E6

Tetradic

#E6DCD2

#D1E6D1

#D1DBE6

#E6D1E6

Monochromatic

#AF8F6E

#CAB5A0

#E6DCD2

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#E6DCD2

#DBE6D1

#D1DBE6

#DBD1E6

Compound

#E6DCD2

#E6E6D1

#D1DBE6

#D1D1E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE2DA

#EFEAE4

#F5F3F0

Darker

#C8AF97

#9F7952

#5E462F

Saturation

#DEDBD8

#E6DBD1

#F2DBC4

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DCD2

#E2DFD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DCD2

#DEDED3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DCD2

#E6DBDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Parchment Paper Half 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

#ECD2B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DCD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D7DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#A9BACC

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: #E6DCD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DCD2;

CSS Variable

--color-parchment-paper-half: #E6DCD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parchment-paper-half': '#E6DCD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DCD2] text-[#E6DCD2]

SCSS

$parchment-paper-half: #E6DCD2;

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#E7DDCF · ΔE 2.1

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#E5E0D5 · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DCD2?

#E6DCD2 is Parchment Paper Half, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6DCD2 warm or cool?

Parchment Paper Half reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Parchment Paper Half?

Parchment Paper Half 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 Parchment Paper Half?

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

Where can I download Parchment Paper Half?

You can download Parchment Paper Half 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 Parchment Paper Half?

The hex code is #E6DCD2. In RGB it's 230, 220, 210, and in HSL it's 30°, 29%, 86%.

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