PINKS

Proposal

#E9DAD5

RGB 233, 218, 213 · HSL 15°, 31%, 87% · CMYK 0, 6, 9, 9

Proposal is #E9DAD5 in HEX — rgb(233, 218, 213), hsl(15°, 31%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 9%, 9%).

Proposal pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 15°, 31%, 87%. 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#E9DAD5

RGB233, 218, 213

HSL15°, 31%, 87%

HSV15°, 9%, 91%

CMYK0, 6, 9, 9

Decimal15325909

CSS RGBrgb(233, 218, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 31%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Proposal AF-260

Exact match

PPG

Sea Anemone 1056-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DAD6

Behr

Vienna Lace PPU17-7

ΔE 0.7 · #E9D9D5

Dulux

Pink Marble Half S07E1H

ΔE 0.8 · #EBDBD7

Valspar

Mosaic Pink 7001-13

ΔE 0.9 · #EBDAD4

Vista Paint

Soft Sunrise K-1135

ΔE 1.4 · #ECDBD8

Dunn-Edwards

Studio White DE6065

ΔE 1.6 · #E8DCD5

Sherwin-Williams

Hush White SW6042

ΔE 1.6 · #E5DAD4

Kilz

Peach Glamour LB180-01

ΔE 1.6 · #EEDEDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Cliffswallow 131

ΔE 2.3 · #ECDDD4

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 2.5 · #EBE0D9

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 2.7 · #E7DEDB

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 5.6 · #E9E6DF

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.1 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E9DAD5

#D4E3E8

Analogous

#E8D4D9

#E9DAD5

#E8E3D4

Triadic

#E9DAD5

#D4E8D9

#D9D4E8

Split-Complementary

#E9DAD5

#D4E8E3

#D4D9E8

Tetradic

#E9DAD5

#D9E8D4

#D4E3E8

#E3D4E8

Monochromatic

#B3806F

#CEADA1

#E9DAD5

#F6F0EE

Rectangle

#E9DAD5

#E3E8D4

#D4E3E8

#D9D4E8

Compound

#E9DAD5

#E8E3D4

#D4E3E8

#D4D9E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE0DC

#F0E8E6

#F6F2F1

Darker

#CBA598

#A46550

#603A2E

Saturation

#E1DCDB

#E8D9D4

#F4D3C8

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DAD5

#E1DFD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DAD5

#DDDDD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DAD5

#E9DADB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Proposal 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

#EED0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DAD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD5DF

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.

#ABC5CE

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: #E9DAD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DAD5;

CSS Variable

--color-proposal: #E9DAD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'proposal': '#E9DAD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DAD5] text-[#E9DAD5]

SCSS

$proposal: #E9DAD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DAD5?

#E9DAD5 is Proposal, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DAD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Proposal?

Proposal 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 Proposal?

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

Where can I download Proposal?

You can download Proposal 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 Proposal?

The hex code is #E9DAD5. In RGB it's 233, 218, 213, and in HSL it's 15°, 31%, 87%.

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