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Pearly White

#E8E3D9

RGB 232, 227, 217 · HSL 40°, 25%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 9

Pearly White is #E8E3D9 in HEX — rgb(232, 227, 217), hsl(40°, 25%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 9%).

Pearly White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 25%, 88%. 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#E8E3D9

RGB232, 227, 217

HSL40°, 25%, 88%

HSV40°, 6%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 9

Decimal15262681

CSS RGBrgb(232, 227, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 25%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pearly White SW7009

Exact match

Dulux

Modern White SW1E5

ΔE 0.4 · #E7E3D9

Vista Paint

Eskimo Boot C-564

ΔE 0.5 · #E8E3D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove White 18

ΔE 0.6 · #E6E2D8

Behr

Cinnamon Cake (w-f-220) W-F-220

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E2D7

Kilz

Antique White LJ220

ΔE 0.8 · #E9E2D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E1D8

Dunn-Edwards

Whisper Gray DEC785

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E5DA

PPG

Indian Muslin 1075-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE3D8

Benjamin Moore

Etiquette AF-50

ΔE 0.9 · #E6E1D6

Valspar

Wispy White 7006-1

ΔE 1 · #E5E2D9

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

School House White 291

ΔE 2.6 · #E6DFD1

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.6 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.2 · #E7EBDA

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

#E8E3D9

#D9DEE8

Analogous

#E8DBD9

#E8E3D9

#E5E8D9

Triadic

#E8E3D9

#D9E8E3

#E3D9E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E3D9

#D9E5E8

#DBD9E8

Tetradic

#E8E3D9

#D9E8DB

#D9DEE8

#E8D9E5

Monochromatic

#AF9D79

#CBC0A9

#E8E3D9

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E8E3D9

#DEE8D9

#D9DEE8

#E3D9E8

Compound

#E8E3D9

#E5E8D9

#D9DEE8

#DBD9E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE9E0

#F1EEE9

#F6F5F2

Darker

#C7BAA0

#9D8759

#5C4F33

Saturation

#E3E1DE

#E8E3D9

#F4E7CD

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

16.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E3D9

#E7E4DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E3D9

#E4E4DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E3D9

#E9E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pearly White 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

#EDD7BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E3D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDCE2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#AFB9CF

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: #E8E3D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E3D9;

CSS Variable

--color-pearly-white: #E8E3D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearly-white': '#E8E3D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E3D9] text-[#E8E3D9]

SCSS

$pearly-white: #E8E3D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E3D9?

#E8E3D9 is Pearly White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8E3D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearly White?

Pearly White 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 Pearly White?

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

Where can I download Pearly White?

You can download Pearly White 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 Pearly White?

The hex code is #E8E3D9. In RGB it's 232, 227, 217, and in HSL it's 40°, 25%, 88%.

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