PINKS

Congo

#E8C2BE

RGB 232, 194, 190 · HSL 6°, 48%, 83% · CMYK 0, 16, 18, 9

Congo is #E8C2BE in HEX — rgb(232, 194, 190), hsl(6°, 48%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 18%, 9%).

Congo pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 6°, 48%, 83%. 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#E8C2BE

RGB232, 194, 190

HSL6°, 48%, 83%

HSV6°, 18%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 18, 9

Decimal15254206

CSS RGBrgb(232, 194, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(6, 48%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Congo S06E2

Exact match

PPG

Rose Petal 1057-3

ΔE 1.2 · #E6C1BB

Benjamin Moore

Heather 2091-60

ΔE 1.2 · #E8C0BB

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 1.3 · #ECC3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Miniature Posey 118

ΔE 1.4 · #E5BEBA

Vista Paint

Miniature Posey C-117

ΔE 1.7 · #E3BEB9

Sherwin-Williams

Lotus Flower SW6310

ΔE 2.7 · #E6BDBD

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 2.8 · #DFBBB8

Behr

Sunwashed Brick S180-2

ΔE 2.8 · #E5C0C1

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 3.6 · #E2BEB4

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 4.2 · #EDCDC7

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.8 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.9 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 10.7 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 14.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#E8C2BE

#BFE4E8

Analogous

#E8BFCF

#E8C2BE

#E8D8BF

Triadic

#E8C2BE

#BFE8C3

#C3BFE8

Split-Complementary

#E8C2BE

#BFE8D8

#BFCFE8

Tetradic

#E8C2BE

#CFE8BF

#BFE4E8

#D8BFE8

Monochromatic

#C1594E

#D58E86

#E8C2BE

#F8EDEC

Rectangle

#E8C2BE

#E4E8BF

#BFE4E8

#C3BFE8

Compound

#E8C2BE

#E8D8BF

#BFE4E8

#BFCFE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDCFCC

#F0DDDA

#F5ECEB

Darker

#D5877E

#B24337

#69261E

Saturation

#DACFCD

#E8C3BF

#F4BAB4

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8C2BE

#D4D0BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8C2BE

#C9C9BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8C2BE

#E7C2C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Congo 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

#EDBEAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8C2BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC3CE

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.

#95CCD3

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: #E8C2BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8C2BE;

CSS Variable

--color-congo: #E8C2BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'congo': '#E8C2BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8C2BE] text-[#E8C2BE]

SCSS

$congo: #E8C2BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8C2BE?

#E8C2BE is Congo, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8C2BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Congo?

Congo 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 Congo?

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

Where can I download Congo?

You can download Congo 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 Congo?

The hex code is #E8C2BE. In RGB it's 232, 194, 190, and in HSL it's 6°, 48%, 83%.

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