PINKS

Crewelwork

#E9DABF

RGB 233, 218, 191 · HSL 39°, 49%, 83% · CMYK 0, 6, 18, 9

Crewelwork is #E9DABF in HEX — rgb(233, 218, 191), hsl(39°, 49%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 18%, 9%).

Crewelwork pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 49%, 83%. 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#E9DABF

RGB233, 218, 191

HSL39°, 49%, 83%

HSV39°, 18%, 91%

CMYK0, 6, 18, 9

Decimal15325887

CSS RGBrgb(233, 218, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 49%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Crewelwork SW1A9

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lighthouse 1044

ΔE 0.4 · #E8DABF

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Vellum SW2833

ΔE 0.6 · #E8D9BD

Vista Paint

Shortbread C-256

ΔE 0.8 · #EAD9BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Golden Weave 888

ΔE 0.9 · #EADCC0

Valspar

Hidden Path 3008-8C

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DBC0

PPG

Deserted Beach 1104-3

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DBBF

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 1.6 · #EDDDC4

Dunn-Edwards

Jakarta DEC737

ΔE 1.8 · #EFDDC3

Behr

Light Incense UL150-7

ΔE 1.8 · #EEDBBF

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 2 · #E4D5BC

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.3 · #E1D6BB

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 2.8 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2.8 · #EBD9C3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 6.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.3 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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 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

#E9DABF

#BECDE9

Analogous

#E9C5BE

#E9DABF

#E3E9BE

Triadic

#E9DABF

#BEE9DA

#DABEE9

Split-Complementary

#E9DABF

#BEE3E9

#C5BEE9

Tetradic

#E9DABF

#BEE9C5

#BECDE9

#E9BEE3

Monochromatic

#C2994C

#D5B985

#E9DABF

#F8F4EC

Rectangle

#E9DABF

#CDE9BE

#BECDE9

#DABEE9

Compound

#E9DABF

#E3E9BE

#BECDE9

#C5BEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE1CB

#F0E8DA

#F5F1EB

Darker

#D5B77D

#B38736

#6A4F1E

Saturation

#DAD6CD

#E9DABE

#F4DDB3

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DABF

#E4DDC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DABF

#DDDDC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DABF

#EAD6D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crewelwork 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

#EED0AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DABF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD5CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#95ABD3

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: #E9DABF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DABF;

CSS Variable

--color-crewelwork: #E9DABF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crewelwork': '#E9DABF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DABF] text-[#E9DABF]

SCSS

$crewelwork: #E9DABF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DABF?

#E9DABF is Crewelwork, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DABF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crewelwork?

Crewelwork 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 Crewelwork?

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

Where can I download Crewelwork?

You can download Crewelwork 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 Crewelwork?

The hex code is #E9DABF. In RGB it's 233, 218, 191, and in HSL it's 39°, 49%, 83%.

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