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Rutabaga

#EAD5B6

RGB 234, 213, 182 · HSL 36°, 55%, 82% · CMYK 0, 9, 22, 8

Rutabaga is #EAD5B6 in HEX — rgb(234, 213, 182), hsl(36°, 55%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 8%).

Rutabaga pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 36°, 55%, 82%. 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#EAD5B6

RGB234, 213, 182

HSL36°, 55%, 82%

HSV36°, 22%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 22, 8

Decimal15390134

CSS RGBrgb(234, 213, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(36, 55%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

White Bean Hummus S290-2

ΔE 0.4 · #EBD5B6

PPG

Sugared Pears 1088-3

ΔE 0.6 · #EBD5B7

Dulux

Porcelain Pink S11F1

ΔE 0.7 · #EBD6B8

Benjamin Moore

Hilton 1107

ΔE 0.9 · #EBD7B7

Vista Paint

Palace Hill K-1029

ΔE 1.4 · #EED6B8

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 1.4 · #EED9BA

Hallman-Lindsay

Alchemy 251

ΔE 1.5 · #EFD7B8

Valspar

Soft Candlelight 3005-6C

ΔE 1.8 · #EFDABB

Sherwin-Williams

Travertine SW7722

ΔE 1.8 · #ECD3B3

Dunn-Edwards

Chaparral DEC745

ΔE 1.9 · #E5D0B0

Kilz

Bagel Dough LD170-01

ΔE 2.7 · #EED3B2

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.8 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

String 8

ΔE 3.8 · #DDCDAE

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 4.5 · #E1D6BB

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 9.1 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#EAD5B6

#B8CCEA

Analogous

#EABDB8

#EAD5B6

#E5EAB8

Triadic

#EAD5B6

#B8EAD6

#D6B8EA

Split-Complementary

#EAD5B6

#B8E5EA

#BDB8EA

Tetradic

#EAD5B6

#B8EABD

#B8CCEA

#EAB8E5

Monochromatic

#C89241

#D9B47D

#EAD5B6

#F9F4EB

Rectangle

#EAD5B6

#CCEAB8

#B8CCEA

#D6B8EA

Compound

#EAD5B6

#E5EAB8

#B8CCEA

#BDB8EA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDEC6

#F0E6D7

#F5F0E9

Darker

#DAB175

#B9812D

#6D4B19

Saturation

#D9D3CA

#EAD6B8

#F5D8AE

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD5B6

#E2DAB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD5B6

#D9D9BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD5B6

#EBD1D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rutabaga 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

#EFCCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD5B6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD1C8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#8EABD6

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: #EAD5B6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD5B6;

CSS Variable

--color-rutabaga: #EAD5B6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rutabaga': '#EAD5B6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD5B6] text-[#EAD5B6]

SCSS

$rutabaga: #EAD5B6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD5B6?

#EAD5B6 is Rutabaga, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD5B6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rutabaga?

Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga?

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

Where can I download Rutabaga?

You can download Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga?

The hex code is #EAD5B6. In RGB it's 234, 213, 182, and in HSL it's 36°, 55%, 82%.

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