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Bee’s Knees

#E8D9D2

RGB 232, 217, 210 · HSL 19°, 32%, 87% · CMYK 0, 6, 9, 9

Bee’s Knees is #E8D9D2 in HEX — rgb(232, 217, 210), hsl(19°, 32%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 9%).

Bee’s Knees pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 19°, 32%, 87%. 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#E8D9D2

RGB232, 217, 210

HSL19°, 32%, 87%

HSV19°, 9%, 91%

CMYK0, 6, 9, 9

Decimal15260114

CSS RGBrgb(232, 217, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 32%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sandy Beach 1072-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E9DAD2

Valspar

Mosaic Pink 7001-13

ΔE 1 · #EBDAD4

Benjamin Moore

Proposal AF-260

ΔE 1.1 · #E9DAD5

Dunn-Edwards

Gallery Gray DE6072

ΔE 1.1 · #E8DAD1

Vista Paint

Cliffswallow C-130

ΔE 1.2 · #EADBD2

Dulux

Blossom Time Half S08D1H

ΔE 1.2 · #ECDCD5

Behr

Ballerina Beauty MQ3-8

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DBD4

Sherwin-Williams

Gorgeous White SW6049

ΔE 1.3 · #E7DBD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Cliffswallow 131

ΔE 1.7 · #ECDDD4

Kilz

Conch Pink TB-22

ΔE 1.8 · #E5D7CD

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 2.6 · #EBE0D9

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 3.3 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 5.6 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 6.6 · #E4E2D3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E8D9D2

#D3E2E8

Analogous

#E8D3D7

#E8D9D2

#E8E5D3

Triadic

#E8D9D2

#D3E8DA

#DAD3E8

Split-Complementary

#E8D9D2

#D3E8E5

#D3D7E8

Tetradic

#E8D9D2

#D7E8D3

#D3E2E8

#E5D3E8

Monochromatic

#B4846E

#CEAFA1

#E8D9D2

#F6F1EE

Rectangle

#E8D9D2

#E2E8D3

#D3E2E8

#DAD3E8

Compound

#E8D9D2

#E8E5D3

#D3E2E8

#D3D7E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE1DC

#F1E9E6

#F6F2F1

Darker

#CCA897

#A56A4F

#613D2D

Saturation

#E1DDDB

#E8DAD3

#F4D6C8

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D9D2

#E1DED3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D9D2

#DCDCD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D9D2

#E8D8DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Bee’s Knees 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

#EDCFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D9D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD4DD

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.

#ABC3CF

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: #E8D9D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D9D2;

CSS Variable

--color-bee’s-knees: #E8D9D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bee’s-knees': '#E8D9D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D9D2] text-[#E8D9D2]

SCSS

$bee’s-knees: #E8D9D2;

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#E8D9D4 · ΔE 1.0

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#E2D8CF · ΔE 2.3

Bride To Be

#E8DCD1 · ΔE 2.4

Strawberry Yogurt

#ECDCD9 · ΔE 2.4

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#ECDDDA · ΔE 2.6

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#F0DBD2 · ΔE 2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D9D2?

#E8D9D2 is Bee’s Knees, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D9D2 warm or cool?

Bee’s Knees reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Bee’s Knees?

Bee’s Knees 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 Bee’s Knees?

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

Where can I download Bee’s Knees?

You can download Bee’s Knees 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 Bee’s Knees?

The hex code is #E8D9D2. In RGB it's 232, 217, 210, and in HSL it's 19°, 32%, 87%.

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