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Shortbread Cookie

#EACEB0

RGB 234, 206, 176 · HSL 31°, 58%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 8

Shortbread Cookie is #EACEB0 in HEX — rgb(234, 206, 176), hsl(31°, 58%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 8%).

Shortbread Cookie pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 31°, 58%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EACEB0

RGB234, 206, 176

HSL31°, 58%, 80%

HSV31°, 25%, 92%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 8

Decimal15388336

CSS RGBrgb(234, 206, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 58%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Caen Stone SW0028

ΔE 0.8 · #ECD0B1

Benjamin Moore

Home 1088

ΔE 1.2 · #E6CBAD

Vista Paint

Regina Beach K-1037

ΔE 2 · #E7CEB3

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #EBD2B6

Kilz

Bagel Dough LD170-01

ΔE 2.2 · #EED3B2

Behr

Sandpoint 270E-2

ΔE 2.2 · #ECCFB5

PPG

Pumpkin Cream 1080-2

ΔE 2.3 · #E6C8A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Flan 237

ΔE 2.4 · #E2C8AA

Dulux

Manila S10F2

ΔE 2.7 · #E7C7A9

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 2.9 · #E6CDAA

Dunn-Edwards

Chaparral DEC745

ΔE 2.9 · #E5D0B0

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 4.4 · #EED9BA

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 4.9 · #DDCDAE

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.2 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 5.9 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.4 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#EACEB0

#AECBEA

Analogous

#EAAFAE

#EACEB0

#E9EAAE

Triadic

#EACEB0

#AEEACD

#CDAEEA

Split-Complementary

#EACEB0

#AEE9EA

#AFAEEA

Tetradic

#EACEB0

#AEEAAF

#AECBEA

#EAAEE9

Monochromatic

#C98236

#DAA772

#EACEB0

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#EACEB0

#CBEAAE

#AECBEA

#CDAEEA

Compound

#EACEB0

#E9EAAE

#AECBEA

#AFAEEA

Variations

Lighter

#EED7BF

#EFE1D1

#F4EDE6

Darker

#DBA56B

#B87329

#6D4316

Saturation

#D5CCC3

#EACDAE

#F4CDA4

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

13.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EACEB0

#DED6B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EACEB0

#D3D3B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EACEB0

#EBCACE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shortbread Cookie 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

#EFC79F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EACEB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCCCC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#85ACD6

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #EACEB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EACEB0;

CSS Variable

--color-shortbread-cookie: #EACEB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shortbread-cookie': '#EACEB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EACEB0] text-[#EACEB0]

SCSS

$shortbread-cookie: #EACEB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EACEB0?

#EACEB0 is Shortbread Cookie, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EACEB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shortbread Cookie?

Shortbread Cookie 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 Shortbread Cookie?

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

Where can I download Shortbread Cookie?

You can download Shortbread Cookie 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 Shortbread Cookie?

The hex code is #EACEB0. In RGB it's 234, 206, 176, and in HSL it's 31°, 58%, 80%.

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