PINKS

Crystalline

#E9E3DE

RGB 233, 227, 222 · HSL 27°, 20%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 9

Crystalline is #E9E3DE in HEX — rgb(233, 227, 222), hsl(27°, 20%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 9%).

Crystalline pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 27°, 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#E9E3DE

RGB233, 227, 222

HSL27°, 20%, 89%

HSV27°, 5%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 9

Decimal15328222

CSS RGBrgb(233, 227, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(27, 20%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Subpoena Quarter S08C1Q

ΔE 0.8 · #EAE2DD

Benjamin Moore

Cloudy 2107-70

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE5DF

Behr

Smokey Cream N190-1

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE5E0

Vista Paint

Winged Victory C-1299

ΔE 1 · #ECE4E0

Dunn-Edwards

Raindrops DE6057

ΔE 1 · #ECE5E1

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 1.2 · #E5E0DB

PPG

Arctic Cotton 1002-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E3DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Aimee 1216

ΔE 1.5 · #EEE5E1

Valspar

Ballroom Belle 7001-9

ΔE 1.5 · #E4E0DA

Kilz

Collector'S White TB-31

ΔE 1.6 · #E9E4E2

Sherwin-Williams

Toque White SW7003

ΔE 1.7 · #E7E2DA

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.7 · #E9E6DF

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 2.1 · #EFE8E1

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.9 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#E9E3DE

#DDE4E9

Analogous

#E9DDDE

#E9E3DE

#E9E8DD

Triadic

#E9E3DE

#DDE9E2

#E2DDE9

Split-Complementary

#E9E3DE

#DDE9E8

#DDDEE9

Tetradic

#E9E3DE

#DEE9DD

#DDE4E9

#E8DDE9

Monochromatic

#AB9482

#CABBAF

#E9E3DE

#F5F2F0

Rectangle

#E9E3DE

#E4E9DD

#DDE4E9

#E2DDE9

Compound

#E9E3DE

#E9E8DD

#DDE4E9

#DDDEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDE8E4

#F1EEEB

#F7F5F4

Darker

#C5B4A6

#987A61

#594738

Saturation

#E5E3E1

#E9E2DD

#F4E1D2

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E3DE

#E6E5DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E3DE

#E4E4DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E3DE

#E9E2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Crystalline 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

#EED7C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E3DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDCE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#AFC1CF

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: #E9E3DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E3DE;

CSS Variable

--color-crystalline: #E9E3DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'crystalline': '#E9E3DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E3DE] text-[#E9E3DE]

SCSS

$crystalline: #E9E3DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E3DE?

#E9E3DE is Crystalline, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E3DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Crystalline?

Crystalline 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 Crystalline?

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

Where can I download Crystalline?

You can download Crystalline 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 Crystalline?

The hex code is #E9E3DE. In RGB it's 233, 227, 222, and in HSL it's 27°, 20%, 89%.

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