PINKS

Clytemnestra

#E8E2E0

RGB 232, 226, 224 · HSL 15°, 15%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 3, 9

Clytemnestra is #E8E2E0 in HEX — rgb(232, 226, 224), hsl(15°, 15%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 3%, 9%).

Clytemnestra pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 15°, 15%, 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#E8E2E0

RGB232, 226, 224

HSL15°, 15%, 89%

HSV15°, 3%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 3, 9

Decimal15262432

CSS RGBrgb(232, 226, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 15%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Clytemnestra 1307

Exact match

Kilz

Collector'S White TB-31

ΔE 0.7 · #E9E4E2

Valspar

Timid Violet 4001-3A

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E3E2

Benjamin Moore

Hampshire 1450

ΔE 0.8 · #E6E1DE

PPG

Milk And Cookies 1046-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E9E1DF

Dulux

Thought Quarter S05C1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE2DF

Behr

Patience PR-W11

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E4E3

Vista Paint

Soothing Spring K-1167

ΔE 1.2 · #EBE2DF

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E0E0

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 1.7 · #E7DEDB

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 1.8 · #E2DEDB

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.4 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 3.2 · #EBE0D9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.7 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 4.1 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 4.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E8E2E0

#DFE5E7

Analogous

#E7DFE1

#E8E2E0

#E7E5DF

Triadic

#E8E2E0

#DFE7E1

#E1DFE7

Split-Complementary

#E8E2E0

#DFE7E5

#DFE1E7

Tetradic

#E8E2E0

#E1E7DF

#DFE5E7

#E5DFE7

Monochromatic

#A68F87

#C7B8B3

#E8E2E0

#F4F1F0

Rectangle

#E8E2E0

#E5E7DF

#DFE5E7

#E1DFE7

Compound

#E8E2E0

#E7E5DF

#DFE5E7

#DFE1E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECE7E5

#F0EDEC

#F6F5F4

Darker

#C1B0AA

#917368

#55423C

Saturation

#E4E2E2

#E7E1DF

#F3DBD3

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E2E0

#E5E4E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E2E0

#E3E3E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E2E0

#E8E2E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Clytemnestra 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

#EDD6C3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E2E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDBE7

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.

#AFC7CF

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: #E8E2E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E2E0;

CSS Variable

--color-clytemnestra: #E8E2E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'clytemnestra': '#E8E2E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E2E0] text-[#E8E2E0]

SCSS

$clytemnestra: #E8E2E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E2E0?

#E8E2E0 is Clytemnestra, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E2E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Clytemnestra?

Clytemnestra 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 Clytemnestra?

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

Where can I download Clytemnestra?

You can download Clytemnestra 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 Clytemnestra?

The hex code is #E8E2E0. In RGB it's 232, 226, 224, and in HSL it's 15°, 15%, 89%.

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