PINKS

Soft

#E7D5C5

RGB 231, 213, 197 · HSL 28°, 41%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 15, 9

Soft is #E7D5C5 in HEX — rgb(231, 213, 197), hsl(28°, 41%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 9%).

Soft pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 41%, 84%. 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#E7D5C5

RGB231, 213, 197

HSL28°, 41%, 84%

HSV28°, 15%, 91%

CMYK0, 8, 15, 9

Decimal15193541

CSS RGBrgb(231, 213, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 41%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2164-60

Exact match

Dulux

China Doll Half S10E1H

ΔE 0.7 · #E7D6C7

Valspar

Warm Cappuccino 2004-8C

ΔE 0.9 · #EAD7C7

Sherwin-Williams

Fragile Beauty SW7553

ΔE 1 · #E7D7C6

PPG

Enjoy 1071-2

ΔE 1.5 · #EAD4C4

Dunn-Edwards

Sand Dune DE6128

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D2C0

Vista Paint

Tender Tan K-1022

ΔE 1.7 · #E6D6C3

Behr

Soft Shoe MQ3-37

ΔE 1.7 · #E7D2C4

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D3C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Ageless 181

ΔE 2.1 · #E0D2C2

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 2.9 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 3.3 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 6 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.7 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E7D5C5

#C5D7E7

Analogous

#E7C5C7

#E7D5C5

#E7E6C5

Triadic

#E7D5C5

#C5E7D5

#D5C5E7

Split-Complementary

#E7D5C5

#C5E7E6

#C5C7E7

Tetradic

#E7D5C5

#C7E7C5

#C5D7E7

#E6C5E7

Monochromatic

#BA865A

#D0AE90

#E7D5C5

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#E7D5C5

#D7E7C5

#C5D7E7

#D5C5E7

Compound

#E7D5C5

#E7E6C5

#C5D7E7

#C5C7E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECDDD1

#EFE6DE

#F5F0ED

Darker

#CFA987

#AB7241

#654224

Saturation

#DBD6D1

#E7D5C5

#F3D4B9

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7D5C5

#DFDAC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7D5C5

#D8D8C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7D5C5

#E8D3D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Soft 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

#EDCCAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7D5C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD1D3

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.

#9DB8CF

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: #E7D5C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7D5C5;

CSS Variable

--color-soft: #E7D5C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft': '#E7D5C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7D5C5] text-[#E7D5C5]

SCSS

$soft: #E7D5C5;

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#E6D4C4 · ΔE 0.4

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#E5D5C3 · ΔE 1.3

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#E7D1C2 · ΔE 1.9

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#E2D4C2 · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7D5C5?

#E7D5C5 is Soft, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7D5C5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Soft?

Soft 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 Soft?

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

Where can I download Soft?

You can download Soft 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 Soft?

The hex code is #E7D5C5. In RGB it's 231, 213, 197, and in HSL it's 28°, 41%, 84%.

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