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Light Ellen

#EAD5C7

RGB 234, 213, 199 · HSL 24°, 45%, 85% · CMYK 0, 9, 15, 8

Light Ellen is #EAD5C7 in HEX — rgb(234, 213, 199), hsl(24°, 45%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 15%, 8%).

Light Ellen pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 24°, 45%, 85%. 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#EAD5C7

RGB234, 213, 199

HSL24°, 45%, 85%

HSV24°, 15%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 15, 8

Decimal15390151

CSS RGBrgb(234, 213, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 45%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ellen Half S09F1H

ΔE 0.7 · #EAD4C7

Behr

Soft Shoe MQ3-37

ΔE 1.1 · #E7D2C4

PPG

Blush Beige 1070-2

ΔE 1.2 · #EDD5C7

Benjamin Moore

Coastal 1164

ΔE 1.2 · #E8D2C3

Valspar

Simply Subtle Pink 2006-8C

ΔE 1.2 · #E7D5C7

Vista Paint

Truffles C-145

ΔE 1.6 · #E7D5C9

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 1.8 · #EFD6C7

Kilz

Posh Peach LJ130

ΔE 2.2 · #E7D1C0

Hallman-Lindsay

Truffles 146

ΔE 2.3 · #EAD7CD

Sherwin-Williams

Fragile Beauty SW7553

ΔE 2.4 · #E7D7C6

Dunn-Edwards

Cashmere DEC758

ΔE 2.9 · #EBDBCA

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 3.3 · #F4D9CE

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 4.3 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 7.3 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 9.9 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#EAD5C7

#C8DCEA

Analogous

#EAC8CB

#EAD5C7

#EAE7C8

Triadic

#EAD5C7

#C8EAD5

#D5C8EA

Split-Complementary

#EAD5C7

#C8EAE7

#C8CBEA

Tetradic

#EAD5C7

#CBEAC8

#C8DCEA

#E7C8EA

Monochromatic

#C08259

#D5AC90

#EAD5C7

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#EAD5C7

#DCEAC8

#C8DCEA

#D5C8EA

Compound

#EAD5C7

#EAE7C8

#C8DCEA

#C8CBEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDED3

#F1E6DF

#F6F1ED

Darker

#D4A687

#B26B3C

#693E21

Saturation

#DED8D4

#EAD5C8

#F4D3BD

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD5C7

#E0DBC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD5C7

#D9D9C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD5C7

#EAD3D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Light Ellen 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

#EFCCB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD5C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD1D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#9DBED3

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: #EAD5C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD5C7;

CSS Variable

--color-light-ellen: #EAD5C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-ellen': '#EAD5C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD5C7] text-[#EAD5C7]

SCSS

$light-ellen: #EAD5C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD5C7?

#EAD5C7 is Light Ellen, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD5C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Ellen?

Light Ellen 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 Light Ellen?

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

Where can I download Light Ellen?

You can download Light Ellen 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 Light Ellen?

The hex code is #EAD5C7. In RGB it's 234, 213, 199, and in HSL it's 24°, 45%, 85%.

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