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Red Emulsion

#E9DBDE

RGB 233, 219, 222 · HSL 347°, 24%, 89% · CMYK 0, 6, 5, 9

Red Emulsion is #E9DBDE in HEX — rgb(233, 219, 222), hsl(347°, 24%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 5%, 9%).

Red Emulsion pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 347°, 24%, 89%. 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#E9DBDE

RGB233, 219, 222

HSL347°, 24%, 89%

HSV347°, 6%, 91%

CMYK0, 6, 5, 9

Decimal15326174

CSS RGBrgb(233, 219, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 24%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Princess Irene 1209

ΔE 0.4 · #EADBDE

Dulux

Sprig Muslin Quarter S02E1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E8DBDD

Valspar

Winter Sunrise 1002-8C

ΔE 0.7 · #EADDE0

Dunn-Edwards

Billowing Clouds DE6009

ΔE 0.9 · #E7D9DB

PPG

Mauve Wisp 1044-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EADDE1

Behr

Sentimental 710A-2

ΔE 1 · #E9DBE0

Vista Paint

Dream State C-1166

ΔE 1.2 · #EDDCDF

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 1.6 · #E8DDE2

Benjamin Moore

Rosemist 1366

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE1E3

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.7 · #E0D7DC

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 3.2 · #E0DADF

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 3.6 · #E7DEDB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 4.7 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E9DBDE

#DCEAE7

Analogous

#EADCE6

#E9DBDE

#EAE0DC

Triadic

#E9DBDE

#DFEADC

#DCDFEA

Split-Complementary

#E9DBDE

#DCEAE0

#DCE6EA

Tetradic

#E9DBDE

#E6EADC

#DCEAE7

#E0DCEA

Monochromatic

#B07D88

#CDADB4

#E9DBDE

#F5EFF1

Rectangle

#E9DBDE

#EAE7DC

#DCEAE7

#DCDFEA

Compound

#E9DBDE

#EAE0DC

#DCEAE7

#DCE6EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE3E6

#F2EBEC

#F7F4F4

Darker

#C8A3AB

#9E5C6A

#5D353D

Saturation

#E5E1E2

#EADCDF

#F4D2D9

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DBDE

#E1E0DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DBDE

#DDDDDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DBDE

#E8DCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Red Emulsion 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

#EED1C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DBDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD6E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFCFC8

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: #E9DBDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DBDE;

CSS Variable

--color-red-emulsion: #E9DBDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-emulsion': '#E9DBDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DBDE] text-[#E9DBDE]

SCSS

$red-emulsion: #E9DBDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DBDE?

#E9DBDE is Red Emulsion, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DBDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Emulsion?

Red Emulsion 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 Red Emulsion?

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

Where can I download Red Emulsion?

You can download Red Emulsion 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 Red Emulsion?

The hex code is #E9DBDE. In RGB it's 233, 219, 222, and in HSL it's 347°, 24%, 89%.

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