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Peppermint Stick

#E8B9BE

RGB 232, 185, 190 · HSL 354°, 51%, 82% · CMYK 0, 20, 18, 9

Peppermint Stick is #E8B9BE in HEX — rgb(232, 185, 190), hsl(354°, 51%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 18%, 9%).

Peppermint Stick pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 354°, 51%, 82%. 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#E8B9BE

RGB232, 185, 190

HSL354°, 51%, 82%

HSV354°, 20%, 91%

CMYK0, 20, 18, 9

Decimal15251902

CSS RGBrgb(232, 185, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 51%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Morning 89

ΔE 1.4 · #EBBBBE

Vista Paint

Acadia Bloom C-110

ΔE 1.6 · #E3B7BD

Dulux

Seven Veils S02G2

ΔE 1.8 · #E3B8BE

Valspar

Sweety Pie 1008-4B

ΔE 2.1 · #E7B8C1

Benjamin Moore

Tara 1270

ΔE 2.2 · #E6B7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Loveable SW6590

ΔE 2.9 · #F0C1C6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 3.4 · #ECB7B8

PPG

Rose Melody 1183-3

ΔE 3.5 · #ECBFC9

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Reminder DE5093

ΔE 3.5 · #F4C0C6

Behr

Bridal Bouquet HDC-CT-09

ΔE 3.9 · #ECBDBB

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 5.9 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 5.9 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 12.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 13.8 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 18.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E8B9BE

#BAE9E4

Analogous

#E9BAD6

#E8B9BE

#E9CCBA

Triadic

#E8B9BE

#BEE9BA

#BABEE9

Split-Complementary

#E8B9BE

#BAE9CC

#BAD6E9

Tetradic

#E8B9BE

#D6E9BA

#BAE9E4

#CCBAE9

Monochromatic

#C34653

#D68089

#E8B9BE

#F9ECED

Rectangle

#E8B9BE

#E9E4BA

#BAE9E4

#BABEE9

Compound

#E8B9BE

#E9CCBA

#BAE9E4

#BAD6E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDC8CB

#EFD8DA

#F5E9EA

Darker

#D67882

#B4323F

#6A1C24

Saturation

#D8CACB

#E9BABE

#F4AEB5

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8B9BE

#CECBBE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8B9BE

#C2C2BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8B9BE

#E6BBBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Peppermint Stick 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

#EDB7AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8B9BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBBCCE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#90D3CD

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: #E8B9BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8B9BE;

CSS Variable

--color-peppermint-stick: #E8B9BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peppermint-stick': '#E8B9BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8B9BE] text-[#E8B9BE]

SCSS

$peppermint-stick: #E8B9BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8B9BE?

#E8B9BE is Peppermint Stick, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8B9BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peppermint Stick?

Peppermint Stick 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 Peppermint Stick?

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

Where can I download Peppermint Stick?

You can download Peppermint Stick 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 Peppermint Stick?

The hex code is #E8B9BE. In RGB it's 232, 185, 190, and in HSL it's 354°, 51%, 82%.

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