PINKS

Pinkham

#E8C5AE

RGB 232, 197, 174 · HSL 24°, 56%, 80% · CMYK 0, 15, 25, 9

Pinkham is #E8C5AE in HEX — rgb(232, 197, 174), hsl(24°, 56%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 25%, 9%).

Pinkham pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 24°, 56%, 80%. 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#E8C5AE

RGB232, 197, 174

HSL24°, 56%, 80%

HSV24°, 25%, 91%

CMYK0, 15, 25, 9

Decimal15254958

CSS RGBrgb(232, 197, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 56%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Tantalizing Tan 1070-3

ΔE 0.8 · #E7C3AC

Vista Paint

Weekend Retreat C-34

ΔE 0.9 · #E7C3AD

Benjamin Moore

Careless 1214

ΔE 1 · #E9C7B1

Valspar

Colorado Skyline 2003-8B

ΔE 1 · #E5C3AD

Dulux

Pinkham S09G2

ΔE 1.4 · #E8C3AE

Behr

Cockleshell MQ1-31

ΔE 1.8 · #E2C1AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Weekend Retreat 35

ΔE 2 · #E9C2AD

Dunn-Edwards

Adobe South DEC709

ΔE 2.2 · #E5C1A7

Kilz

Wassail LB220-01

ΔE 2.4 · #E0BFA8

Sherwin-Williams

Sweet Orange SW6351

ΔE 2.8 · #EBCCB3

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 3.1 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 3.6 · #DFC2AF

IKEA

IKEA034 34

ΔE 5.7 · #DCB8A8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9.5 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#E8C5AE

#AFD2E9

Analogous

#E9AFB5

#E8C5AE

#E9E3AF

Triadic

#E8C5AE

#AFE9C6

#C6AFE9

Split-Complementary

#E8C5AE

#AFE9E3

#AFB5E9

Tetradic

#E8C5AE

#B5E9AF

#AFD2E9

#E3AFE9

Monochromatic

#C77138

#D89C74

#E8C5AE

#F9F1EB

Rectangle

#E8C5AE

#D2E9AF

#AFD2E9

#C6AFE9

Compound

#E8C5AE

#E9E3AF

#AFD2E9

#AFB5E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDD2BF

#EFDDD2

#F4ECE6

Darker

#D9986D

#B5622B

#6B3917

Saturation

#D5CAC3

#E9C6AF

#F4C4A4

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8C5AE

#D8D0AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8C5AE

#CCCCB1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8C5AE

#E8C2C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinkham 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

#EDC09E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8C5AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC5C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#87B5D4

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: #E8C5AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8C5AE;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkham: #E8C5AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkham': '#E8C5AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8C5AE] text-[#E8C5AE]

SCSS

$pinkham: #E8C5AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8C5AE?

#E8C5AE is Pinkham, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8C5AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinkham?

Pinkham 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 Pinkham?

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

Where can I download Pinkham?

You can download Pinkham 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 Pinkham?

The hex code is #E8C5AE. In RGB it's 232, 197, 174, and in HSL it's 24°, 56%, 80%.

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