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Honeysweet

#E9CFC8

RGB 233, 207, 200 · HSL 13°, 43%, 85% · CMYK 0, 11, 14, 9

Honeysweet is #E9CFC8 in HEX — rgb(233, 207, 200), hsl(13°, 43%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 14%, 9%).

Honeysweet pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 13°, 43%, 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#E9CFC8

RGB233, 207, 200

HSL13°, 43%, 85%

HSV13°, 14%, 91%

CMYK0, 11, 14, 9

Decimal15323080

CSS RGBrgb(233, 207, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 43%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Honeysweet 1065-3

Exact match

Kilz

Cameo Coral LB180-02

ΔE 0.7 · #EBD1CA

Dulux

Alexandra NZ10D1

ΔE 1.4 · #EED2CB

Valspar

Harmony 2001-8C

ΔE 1.7 · #EACDC4

Vista Paint

Pout C-124

ΔE 1.8 · #E4CCC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Pout 125

ΔE 1.8 · #E4CCC3

Behr

Conch Shell S200-1

ΔE 1.8 · #ECD4CD

Benjamin Moore

Rose 1177

ΔE 1.9 · #E7D0C6

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 2 · #E6D1CB

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Berries DE6051

ΔE 2.3 · #E2CCC7

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 2.3 · #EBCECB

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 2.4 · #EDCDC7

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 5.6 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.4 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E9CFC8

#C8E2E9

Analogous

#E9C8D2

#E9CFC8

#E9E0C8

Triadic

#E9CFC8

#C8E9CF

#CFC8E9

Split-Complementary

#E9CFC8

#C8E9E0

#C8D2E9

Tetradic

#E9CFC8

#D2E9C8

#C8E2E9

#E0C8E9

Monochromatic

#BE705B

#D3A092

#E9CFC8

#F8EFED

Rectangle

#E9CFC8

#E2E9C8

#C8E2E9

#CFC8E9

Compound

#E9CFC8

#E9E0C8

#C8E2E9

#C8D2E9

Variations

Lighter

#EED9D3

#F0E3E0

#F6EFEE

Darker

#D29989

#B0573F

#683223

Saturation

#DED6D4

#E9CFC8

#F4C9BD

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9CFC8

#DCD8C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9CFC8

#D4D4C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9CFC8

#E9CED0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Honeysweet 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

#EEC8B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9CFC8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCDD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#9EC7D2

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: #E9CFC8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9CFC8;

CSS Variable

--color-honeysweet: #E9CFC8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'honeysweet': '#E9CFC8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9CFC8] text-[#E9CFC8]

SCSS

$honeysweet: #E9CFC8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9CFC8?

#E9CFC8 is Honeysweet, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9CFC8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Honeysweet?

Honeysweet 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 Honeysweet?

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

Where can I download Honeysweet?

You can download Honeysweet 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 Honeysweet?

The hex code is #E9CFC8. In RGB it's 233, 207, 200, and in HSL it's 13°, 43%, 85%.

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