PINKS

Parasol

#E9DFDE

RGB 233, 223, 222 · HSL 5°, 20%, 89% · CMYK 0, 4, 5, 9

Parasol is #E9DFDE in HEX — rgb(233, 223, 222), hsl(5°, 20%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 9%).

Parasol pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 5°, 20%, 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#E9DFDE

RGB233, 223, 222

HSL5°, 20%, 89%

HSV5°, 5%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 5, 9

Decimal15327198

CSS RGBrgb(233, 223, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 20%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Milk And Cookies 1046-1

ΔE 1 · #E9E1DF

Valspar

Pressed Blossoms 1004-8C

ΔE 1.1 · #E7DCDB

Vista Paint

Placid Pink K-758

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DDDE

Dulux

Nut Milk Quarter S06C1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE1DE

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 1.2 · #E7DEDB

Dunn-Edwards

Mother of Pearl DE6029

ΔE 1.3 · #EDE2E0

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 1247

ΔE 1.4 · #EBE2DF

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E2E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Clytemnestra 1307

ΔE 1.7 · #E8E2E0

Behr

Kangaroo Tan 770A-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E4DAD9

Sherwin-Williams

Smart White SW6007

ΔE 1.9 · #E4DBD8

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 3.1 · #EBE0D9

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.7 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 5.4 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5.5 · #EAE9E1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E9DFDE

#DDE8E9

Analogous

#E9DDE2

#E9DFDE

#E9E4DD

Triadic

#E9DFDE

#DDE9DE

#DEDDE9

Split-Complementary

#E9DFDE

#DDE9E4

#DDE2E9

Tetradic

#E9DFDE

#E2E9DD

#DDE8E9

#E4DDE9

Monochromatic

#AB8582

#CAB2AF

#E9DFDE

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#E9DFDE

#E8E9DD

#DDE8E9

#DEDDE9

Compound

#E9DFDE

#E9E4DD

#DDE8E9

#DDE2E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE5E4

#F1ECEB

#F7F4F4

Darker

#C5A9A6

#986661

#593B38

Saturation

#E5E2E1

#E9DEDD

#F4D5D2

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9DFDE

#E4E2DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DFDE

#E1E1DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DFDE

#E9DFE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Parasol 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

#EED4C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DFDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD9E6

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.

#AFCDCF

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: #E9DFDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DFDE;

CSS Variable

--color-parasol: #E9DFDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'parasol': '#E9DFDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DFDE] text-[#E9DFDE]

SCSS

$parasol: #E9DFDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DFDE?

#E9DFDE is Parasol, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DFDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Parasol?

Parasol 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 Parasol?

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

Where can I download Parasol?

You can download Parasol 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 Parasol?

The hex code is #E9DFDE. In RGB it's 233, 223, 222, and in HSL it's 5°, 20%, 89%.

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