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English Rosebud

#E9C9CB

RGB 233, 201, 203 · HSL 356°, 42%, 85% · CMYK 0, 14, 13, 9

English Rosebud is #E9C9CB in HEX — rgb(233, 201, 203), hsl(356°, 42%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 13%, 9%).

English Rosebud pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 356°, 42%, 85%. 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#E9C9CB

RGB233, 201, 203

HSL356°, 42%, 85%

HSV356°, 14%, 91%

CMYK0, 14, 13, 9

Decimal15321547

CSS RGBrgb(233, 201, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 42%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pink Coral C-82

ΔE 0.4 · #EAC9CB

Dulux

Petite Pink S03F1

ΔE 0.4 · #EACACC

Behr

Almond Willow 210E-3

ΔE 0.4 · #EAC9CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Coral 83

ΔE 0.9 · #ECCACC

PPG

Pink Cardoon 1051-2

ΔE 1.3 · #ECC9CA

Benjamin Moore

Petunia 1276

ΔE 1.5 · #ECC8CA

Valspar

Sweet Baby's Breath 1007-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #E6C3C8

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 2.8 · #E4CBCB

Dunn-Edwards

Short and Sweet DE6023

ΔE 3 · #EDD1D3

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 3.1 · #EDD1D1

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 3.1 · #EBCECB

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 6.1 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.1 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 8.9 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#E9C9CB

#C9E9E7

Analogous

#E9C9DB

#E9C9CB

#E9D7C9

Triadic

#E9C9CB

#CBE9C9

#C9CBE9

Split-Complementary

#E9C9CB

#C9E9D7

#C9DBE9

Tetradic

#E9C9CB

#DBE9C9

#C9E9E7

#D7C9E9

Monochromatic

#BC5C62

#D39297

#E9C9CB

#F8EDEE

Rectangle

#E9C9CB

#E9E7C9

#C9E9E7

#C9CBE9

Compound

#E9C9CB

#E9D7C9

#C9E9E7

#C9DBE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDD4D5

#F0E0E1

#F6EEEE

Darker

#D1898E

#AE4047

#672428

Saturation

#DED4D5

#E9C9CB

#F4BEC1

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9C9CB

#D7D5CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9C9CB

#CFCFCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9C9CB

#E8CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

English Rosebud 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

#EEC3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9C9CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBC8D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#9FD1CE

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: #E9C9CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9C9CB;

CSS Variable

--color-english-rosebud: #E9C9CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-rosebud': '#E9C9CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9C9CB] text-[#E9C9CB]

SCSS

$english-rosebud: #E9C9CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9C9CB?

#E9C9CB is English Rosebud, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9C9CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with English Rosebud?

English Rosebud 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 English Rosebud?

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

Where can I download English Rosebud?

You can download English Rosebud 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 English Rosebud?

The hex code is #E9C9CB. In RGB it's 233, 201, 203, and in HSL it's 356°, 42%, 85%.

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