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China Doll Half

#E7D6C7

RGB 231, 214, 199 · HSL 28°, 40%, 84% · CMYK 0, 7, 14, 9

China Doll Half is #E7D6C7 in HEX — rgb(231, 214, 199), hsl(28°, 40%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 14%, 9%).

China Doll Half pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 28°, 40%, 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#E7D6C7

RGB231, 214, 199

HSL28°, 40%, 84%

HSV28°, 14%, 91%

CMYK0, 7, 14, 9

Decimal15193799

CSS RGBrgb(231, 214, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 40%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

China Doll Half S10E1H

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Soft 2164-60

ΔE 0.7 · #E7D5C5

Valspar

Simply Subtle Pink 2006-8C

ΔE 0.7 · #E7D5C7

Sherwin-Williams

Fragile Beauty SW7553

ΔE 1.1 · #E7D7C6

PPG

Shoreland 1082-2

ΔE 1.2 · #EAD9CB

Vista Paint

Truffles C-145

ΔE 1.6 · #E7D5C9

Kilz

Dried Plaster LJ140

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D3C6

Behr

Adobe Sand N240-2

ΔE 1.9 · #E3D7C8

Dunn-Edwards

Cashmere DEC758

ΔE 2 · #EBDBCA

Hallman-Lindsay

Ageless 181

ΔE 2.1 · #E0D2C2

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.1 · #EFD6C7

IKEA

IKEA171 171

ΔE 3.8 · #E0D3BE

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 3.8 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 5.8 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 8.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.9 · #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

#E7D6C7

#C6D7E7

Analogous

#E7C6C7

#E7D6C7

#E7E5C6

Triadic

#E7D6C7

#C6E7D5

#D5C6E7

Split-Complementary

#E7D6C7

#C6E7E5

#C6C7E7

Tetradic

#E7D6C7

#C7E7C6

#C6D7E7

#E5C6E7

Monochromatic

#B9875B

#D0AE90

#E7D6C7

#F7F2ED

Rectangle

#E7D6C7

#D7E7C6

#C6D7E7

#D5C6E7

Compound

#E7D6C7

#E7E5C6

#C6D7E7

#C6C7E7

Variations

Lighter

#EBDDD1

#EFE6DE

#F5F0ED

Darker

#CEA988

#AA7242

#644225

Saturation

#DBD6D1

#E7D5C6

#F3D4BA

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7D6C7

#E0DBC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7D6C7

#D9D9C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7D6C7

#E8D4D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

China Doll 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

#EDCDB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7D6C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD2D5

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.

#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: #E7D6C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7D6C7;

CSS Variable

--color-china-doll-half: #E7D6C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'china-doll-half': '#E7D6C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7D6C7] text-[#E7D6C7]

SCSS

$china-doll-half: #E7D6C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7D6C7?

#E7D6C7 is China Doll Half, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7D6C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with China Doll Half?

China Doll 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 China Doll Half?

China Doll 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 China Doll Half?

You can download China Doll 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 China Doll Half?

The hex code is #E7D6C7. In RGB it's 231, 214, 199, and in HSL it's 28°, 40%, 84%.

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