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Light Blush

#E9C4CC

RGB 233, 196, 204 · HSL 347°, 46%, 84% · CMYK 0, 16, 12, 9

Light Blush is #E9C4CC in HEX — rgb(233, 196, 204), hsl(347°, 46%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 12%, 9%).

Light Blush pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 347°, 46%, 84%. 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#E9C4CC

RGB233, 196, 204

HSL347°, 46%, 84%

HSV347°, 16%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 12, 9

Decimal15320268

CSS RGBrgb(233, 196, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 46%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Light Blush S01F1

ΔE 0.5 · #E9C4CD

Valspar

Sweet Baby's Breath 1007-6B

ΔE 1.8 · #E6C3C8

PPG

Pale Primrose 1182-3

ΔE 2.2 · #EEC8D3

Behr

Iced Cherry S160-1

ΔE 2.3 · #ECC6D2

Vista Paint

Baby Bunting C-109

ΔE 2.5 · #ECC8CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Bunting 110

ΔE 2.7 · #EDC9CD

Benjamin Moore

Petunia 1276

ΔE 3.4 · #ECC8CA

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 3.9 · #E8C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Pencil Eraser DE6024

ΔE 5.3 · #DBB7BB

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 5.8 · #F4C9C8

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 6.2 · #E4CBCB

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.4 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 9.3 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10.2 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 14.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E9C4CC

#C3E9E1

Analogous

#E9C3DE

#E9C4CC

#E9CEC3

Triadic

#E9C4CC

#CCE9C3

#C3CCE9

Split-Complementary

#E9C4CC

#C3E9CE

#C3DEE9

Tetradic

#E9C4CC

#DEE9C3

#C3E9E1

#CEC3E9

Monochromatic

#C0546B

#D48C9B

#E9C4CC

#F8ECEF

Rectangle

#E9C4CC

#E9E1C3

#C3E9E1

#C3CCE9

Compound

#E9C4CC

#E9CEC3

#C3E9E1

#C3DEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDCFD6

#F0DDE1

#F5ECEE

Darker

#D48394

#B13A54

#692030

Saturation

#DCD1D3

#E9C3CC

#F4B8C5

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9C4CC

#D4D2CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9C4CC

#CBCBCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9C4CC

#E7C6C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light Blush 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

#EEC0B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9C4CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC5D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#9AD3C6

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: #E9C4CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9C4CC;

CSS Variable

--color-light-blush: #E9C4CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-blush': '#E9C4CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9C4CC] text-[#E9C4CC]

SCSS

$light-blush: #E9C4CC;

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#F2CCCF · ΔE 3.9

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#EFCDD9 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9C4CC?

#E9C4CC is Light Blush, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9C4CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Blush?

Light Blush 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 Light Blush?

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

Where can I download Light Blush?

You can download Light Blush 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 Light Blush?

The hex code is #E9C4CC. In RGB it's 233, 196, 204, and in HSL it's 347°, 46%, 84%.

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