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Strawberry Mousse

#E9B3B4

RGB 233, 179, 180 · HSL 359°, 55%, 81% · CMYK 0, 23, 23, 9

Strawberry Mousse is #E9B3B4 in HEX — rgb(233, 179, 180), hsl(359°, 55%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 23%, 9%).

Strawberry Mousse pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 359°, 55%, 81%. 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#E9B3B4

RGB233, 179, 180

HSL359°, 55%, 81%

HSV359°, 23%, 91%

CMYK0, 23, 23, 9

Decimal15315892

CSS RGBrgb(233, 179, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 55%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hearts 1283

ΔE 0.6 · #EAB3B5

Dulux

Pretty Pink S04F3

ΔE 0.8 · #EAB2B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 1.4 · #ECB7B8

Valspar

Faithful Rose 2001-6B

ΔE 1.9 · #EAB6B4

Behr

Pink Abalone M190-3

ΔE 3 · #EEB1B1

Vista Paint

Star of Morning C-88

ΔE 3.2 · #EDBBBD

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 3.2 · #F0B3B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Star Of Morning 89

ΔE 3.7 · #EBBBBE

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 4.1 · #EEB5AF

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 5.5 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 7.3 · #ECC3BF

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 13.3 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 17.5 · #FAA495

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 21 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#E9B3B4

#B4E9E8

Analogous

#E9B4CF

#E9B3B4

#E9CEB4

Triadic

#E9B3B4

#B5E9B4

#B4B5E9

Split-Complementary

#E9B3B4

#B4E9CE

#B4CFE9

Tetradic

#E9B3B4

#CFE9B4

#B4E9E8

#CEB4E9

Monochromatic

#C73D40

#D8797A

#E9B3B4

#F9EBEB

Rectangle

#E9B3B4

#E9E8B4

#B4E9E8

#B4B5E9

Compound

#E9B3B4

#E9CEB4

#B4E9E8

#B4CFE9

Variations

Lighter

#EEC3C4

#F0D4D5

#F5E8E8

Darker

#D97173

#B62D2F

#6C181A

Saturation

#D7C7C7

#E9B4B5

#F4A9AA

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9B3B4

#CCC8B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9B3B4

#BEBEB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9B3B4

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Strawberry Mousse 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

#EEB3A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9B3B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB8C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#8AD5D3

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: #E9B3B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9B3B4;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-mousse: #E9B3B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-mousse': '#E9B3B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9B3B4] text-[#E9B3B4]

SCSS

$strawberry-mousse: #E9B3B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9B3B4?

#E9B3B4 is Strawberry Mousse, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9B3B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Mousse?

Strawberry Mousse 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 Strawberry Mousse?

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

Where can I download Strawberry Mousse?

You can download Strawberry Mousse 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 Strawberry Mousse?

The hex code is #E9B3B4. In RGB it's 233, 179, 180, and in HSL it's 359°, 55%, 81%.

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