PINKS

Cradle Pink

#EAC9D5

RGB 234, 201, 213 · HSL 338°, 44%, 85% · CMYK 0, 14, 9, 8

Cradle Pink is #EAC9D5 in HEX — rgb(234, 201, 213), hsl(338°, 44%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 9%, 8%).

Cradle Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 44%, 85%. 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#EAC9D5

RGB234, 201, 213

HSL338°, 44%, 85%

HSV338°, 14%, 92%

CMYK0, 14, 9, 8

Decimal15387093

CSS RGBrgb(234, 201, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 44%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Blush Beige 170E-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E9CCD7

Dulux

Pink Star S01H1

ΔE 1.8 · #EFCBD5

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2085-60

ΔE 1.9 · #F0CEDA

PPG

Pale Primrose 1182-3

ΔE 2 · #EEC8D3

Vista Paint

Persian Delight C-1147

ΔE 2.2 · #EFCAD9

Valspar

Velvety Blush 1005-4B

ΔE 2.6 · #EBC6D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Persian Delight 1148

ΔE 2.6 · #EFCADA

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 3.5 · #E3C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Minimal Rose DE5015

ΔE 3.6 · #F2CFE0

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 6.8 · #E4CBCB

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 6.8 · #EDD1D1

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 8.3 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 10.4 · #E6D1CB

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.7 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EAC9D5

#C8EADD

Analogous

#EAC8E5

#EAC9D5

#EACCC8

Triadic

#EAC9D5

#D4EAC8

#C8D4EA

Split-Complementary

#EAC9D5

#C8EACC

#C8E5EA

Tetradic

#EAC9D5

#E5EAC8

#C8EADD

#CCC8EA

Monochromatic

#BF5A7F

#D491AA

#EAC9D5

#F8EDF1

Rectangle

#EAC9D5

#EADDC8

#C8EADD

#C8D4EA

Compound

#EAC9D5

#EACCC8

#C8EADD

#C8E5EA

Variations

Lighter

#EED3DD

#F1DFE6

#F6EDF1

Darker

#D388A3

#B13E68

#68223C

Saturation

#DED4D7

#EAC8D4

#F4BDD1

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAC9D5

#D6D6D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAC9D5

#CFCFD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAC9D5

#E8CCCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cradle Pink 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

#EFC3BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAC9D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCC8DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#9ED3BF

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: #EAC9D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAC9D5;

CSS Variable

--color-cradle-pink: #EAC9D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cradle-pink': '#EAC9D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAC9D5] text-[#EAC9D5]

SCSS

$cradle-pink: #EAC9D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAC9D5?

#EAC9D5 is Cradle Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAC9D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cradle Pink?

Cradle Pink 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 Cradle Pink?

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

Where can I download Cradle Pink?

You can download Cradle Pink 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 Cradle Pink?

The hex code is #EAC9D5. In RGB it's 234, 201, 213, and in HSL it's 338°, 44%, 85%.

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