PINKS

Modest White

#E6DDD4

RGB 230, 221, 212 · HSL 30°, 26%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 8, 10

Modest White is #E6DDD4 in HEX — rgb(230, 221, 212), hsl(30°, 26%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 8%, 10%).

Modest White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 26%, 87%. 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#E6DDD4

RGB230, 221, 212

HSL30°, 26%, 87%

HSV30°, 8%, 90%

CMYK0, 4, 8, 10

Decimal15130068

CSS RGBrgb(230, 221, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 26%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Modest White SW6084

Exact match

Dulux

Chintz Quarter S10C1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DED5

Behr

Pale Cashmere PPU2-4

ΔE 0.8 · #E8DED6

Valspar

Bungalow White 2005-10C

ΔE 1 · #E9DED4

PPG

Ash 1076-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E4DED5

Vista Paint

Southern Sand K-1199

ΔE 1.3 · #E9DFD4

Benjamin Moore

Featherstone 1002

ΔE 1.4 · #E3D9D0

Dunn-Edwards

Studio White DE6065

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DCD5

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E1D8

Kilz

Antique White LJ220

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E2D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Wall 544

ΔE 1.8 · #E3DCD6

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 2.5 · #DDD8CF

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.4 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 4.2 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.3 · #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

#E6DDD4

#D5DEE6

Analogous

#E6D5D5

#E6DDD4

#E6E6D5

Triadic

#E6DDD4

#D5E6DE

#DED5E6

Split-Complementary

#E6DDD4

#D5E6E6

#D5D5E6

Tetradic

#E6DDD4

#D5E6D5

#D5DEE6

#E6D5E6

Monochromatic

#AE9175

#CAB8A5

#E6DDD4

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#E6DDD4

#DEE6D5

#D5DEE6

#DED5E6

Compound

#E6DDD4

#E6E6D5

#D5DEE6

#D5D5E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBE4DE

#F0EBE7

#F6F3F1

Darker

#C7B19C

#9D7A57

#5C4732

Saturation

#E0DEDB

#E6DED5

#F3DEC9

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DDD4

#E2DFD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DDD4

#DFDFD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DDD4

#E6DCDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Modest 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

#ECD2BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DDD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D7DE

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.

#ACBDCD

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: #E6DDD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DDD4;

CSS Variable

--color-modest-white: #E6DDD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modest-white': '#E6DDD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DDD4] text-[#E6DDD4]

SCSS

$modest-white: #E6DDD4;

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#E5E0D5 · ΔE 1.9

Grandma's China

#E3DFD5 · ΔE 1.9

Savory Cream

#ECE1DA · ΔE 2.1

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#E8DDD8 · ΔE 2.2

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#EDE1DA · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DDD4?

#E6DDD4 is Modest White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E6DDD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modest White?

Modest 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 Modest White?

Modest 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 Modest White?

You can download Modest 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 Modest White?

The hex code is #E6DDD4. In RGB it's 230, 221, 212, and in HSL it's 30°, 26%, 87%.

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