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Placid Pink

#E8DDDE

RGB 232, 221, 222 · HSL 355°, 19%, 89% · CMYK 0, 5, 4, 9

Placid Pink is #E8DDDE in HEX — rgb(232, 221, 222), hsl(355°, 19%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 4%, 9%).

Placid Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 355°, 19%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E8DDDE

RGB232, 221, 222

HSL355°, 19%, 89%

HSV355°, 5%, 91%

CMYK0, 5, 4, 9

Decimal15261150

CSS RGBrgb(232, 221, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 19%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Placid Pink K-758

Exact match

Dulux

Aroma Quarter S02D1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #E6DBDD

Valspar

Pressed Blossoms 1004-8C

ΔE 1.1 · #E7DCDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bikini 1301

ΔE 1.4 · #E5D9DA

Benjamin Moore

Raindrops 1443

ΔE 1.5 · #E5DEDF

Behr

Kangaroo Tan 770A-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E4DAD9

Dunn-Edwards

Billowing Clouds DE6009

ΔE 1.7 · #E7D9DB

PPG

Mauve Wisp 1044-2

ΔE 1.7 · #EADDE1

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.1 · #E8DDE2

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E2E2

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 2.2 · #E7DEDB

Sherwin-Williams

Smart White SW6007

ΔE 2.4 · #E4DBD8

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.1 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.7 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#E8DDDE

#DEE8E7

Analogous

#E8DEE4

#E8DDDE

#E8E2DE

Triadic

#E8DDDE

#DFE8DE

#DEDFE8

Split-Complementary

#E8DDDE

#DEE8E2

#DEE4E8

Tetradic

#E8DDDE

#E4E8DE

#DEE8E7

#E2DEE8

Monochromatic

#AA8386

#C9B0B2

#E8DDDE

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#E8DDDE

#E8E7DE

#DEE8E7

#DEDFE8

Compound

#E8DDDE

#E8E2DE

#DEE8E7

#DEE4E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE4E5

#F1EBEC

#F6F4F4

Darker

#C4A7A9

#976367

#58393B

Saturation

#E5E1E2

#E8DEDF

#F4D2D5

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8DDDE

#E2E1DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8DDDE

#DFDFDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8DDDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Placid Pink 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

#EDD2C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8DDDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD7E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFCFCD

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: #E8DDDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8DDDE;

CSS Variable

--color-placid-pink: #E8DDDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'placid-pink': '#E8DDDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8DDDE] text-[#E8DDDE]

SCSS

$placid-pink: #E8DDDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8DDDE?

#E8DDDE is Placid Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8DDDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Placid Pink?

Placid Pink 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 Placid Pink?

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

Where can I download Placid Pink?

You can download Placid Pink 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 Placid Pink?

The hex code is #E8DDDE. In RGB it's 232, 221, 222, and in HSL it's 355°, 19%, 89%.

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