PINKS

Manila

#E7C9A9

RGB 231, 201, 169 · HSL 31°, 56%, 78% · CMYK 0, 13, 27, 9

Manila is #E7C9A9 in HEX — rgb(231, 201, 169), hsl(31°, 56%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 27%, 9%).

Manila pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 56%, 78%. 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#E7C9A9

RGB231, 201, 169

HSL31°, 56%, 78%

HSV31°, 27%, 91%

CMYK0, 13, 27, 9

Decimal15190441

CSS RGBrgb(231, 201, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 56%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pumpkin Cream 1080-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E6C8A9

Dulux

Manila S10F2

ΔE 1.3 · #E7C7A9

Behr

Craft Juggler MQ2-45

ΔE 1.6 · #E2C5A6

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2161-50

ΔE 1.7 · #E4CAAB

Hallman-Lindsay

October Bounty 252

ΔE 2 · #E3C6A3

Vista Paint

Flan C-236

ΔE 2.2 · #E2C9AA

Sherwin-Williams

Interactive Cream SW6113

ΔE 2.3 · #E4CAAD

Kilz

Eggnog Latte LD240-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E6CDAB

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.6 · #E6CDAA

Dunn-Edwards

Gourmet Honey DE6150

ΔE 2.8 · #E3CBA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 3.6 · #E6C9A2

Valspar

Southern Peach 2006-6B

ΔE 3.9 · #E6C1A4

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.7 · #F3D3AD

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.7 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 5.2 · #D8C4A8

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 12.1 · #CAC4B0

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

#E7C9A9

#A7C6E6

Analogous

#E6A9A7

#E7C9A9

#E5E6A7

Triadic

#E7C9A9

#A7E6C8

#C8A7E6

Split-Complementary

#E7C9A9

#A7E5E6

#A9A7E6

Tetradic

#E7C9A9

#A7E6A9

#A7C6E6

#E6A7E5

Monochromatic

#BF7D36

#D5A26C

#E7C9A9

#F7EDE3

#F9F2EB

Rectangle

#E7C9A9

#C6E6A7

#A7C6E6

#C8A7E6

Compound

#E7C9A9

#E5E6A7

#A7C6E6

#A9A7E6

Variations

Lighter

#EBD3B9

#EDDECD

#F3ECE4

Darker

#D7A167

#B1702A

#694117

Saturation

#D0C7BD

#E6C8A7

#F3C89B

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C9A9

#DAD1A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C9A9

#CFCFAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C9A9

#E8C5C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Manila 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

#EDC39A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C9A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC8BE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#80A8D2

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: #E7C9A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C9A9;

CSS Variable

--color-manila: #E7C9A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'manila': '#E7C9A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C9A9] text-[#E7C9A9]

SCSS

$manila: #E7C9A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C9A9?

#E7C9A9 is Manila, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C9A9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Manila?

Manila 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 Manila?

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

Where can I download Manila?

You can download Manila 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 Manila?

The hex code is #E7C9A9. In RGB it's 231, 201, 169, and in HSL it's 31°, 56%, 78%.

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