PINKS

Shortbread

#EAD9BE

RGB 234, 217, 190 · HSL 37°, 51%, 83% · CMYK 0, 7, 19, 8

Shortbread is #EAD9BE in HEX — rgb(234, 217, 190), hsl(37°, 51%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 19%, 8%).

Shortbread pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 51%, 83%. 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#EAD9BE

RGB234, 217, 190

HSL37°, 51%, 83%

HSV37°, 19%, 92%

CMYK0, 7, 19, 8

Decimal15391166

CSS RGBrgb(234, 217, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 51%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Shortbread C-256

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Shortbread 257

ΔE 0.7 · #EBD9BD

Dulux

Crewelwork SW1A9

ΔE 0.8 · #E9DABF

Sherwin-Williams

Roycroft Vellum SW2833

ΔE 0.9 · #E8D9BD

Benjamin Moore

Malton 1073

ΔE 1 · #E8D9BF

Valspar

Toasting Tan 3003-8B

ΔE 1 · #EAD7BC

Behr

Light Incense UL150-7

ΔE 1.3 · #EEDBBF

Dunn-Edwards

Jakarta DEC737

ΔE 1.7 · #EFDDC3

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 1.8 · #EDDDC4

PPG

Alpaca Wool 14-19

ΔE 2 · #E4D5BC

Farrow & Ball

Matchstick 2013

ΔE 2 · #E4D5BC

IKEA

IKEA139 139

ΔE 2.6 · #EBD9C3

Dutch Boy

Nicole VS-9115

ΔE 2.6 · #EBD9C3

Colorhouse

Stone .01 Stone-01

ΔE 2.8 · #E1D6BB

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7.1 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EAD9BE

#BECEEA

Analogous

#EAC3BE

#EAD9BE

#E5EABE

Triadic

#EAD9BE

#BEEAD9

#D9BEEA

Split-Complementary

#EAD9BE

#BEE5EA

#C3BEEA

Tetradic

#EAD9BE

#BEEAC3

#BECEEA

#EABEE5

Monochromatic

#C4954A

#D7B784

#EAD9BE

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#EAD9BE

#CEEABE

#BECEEA

#D9BEEA

Compound

#EAD9BE

#E5EABE

#BECEEA

#C3BEEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE0CB

#F0E8DA

#F5F1EA

Darker

#D7B47B

#B68433

#6B4D1C

Saturation

#DAD5CD

#EAD9BE

#F4DBB3

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD9BE

#E4DDBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD9BE

#DCDCC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD9BE

#EBD5D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shortbread 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

#EFCFAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD9BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD4CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#93ACD4

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: #EAD9BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD9BE;

CSS Variable

--color-shortbread: #EAD9BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shortbread': '#EAD9BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD9BE] text-[#EAD9BE]

SCSS

$shortbread: #EAD9BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD9BE?

#EAD9BE is Shortbread, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD9BE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shortbread?

Shortbread 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?

Shortbread 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?

You can download Shortbread 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?

The hex code is #EAD9BE. In RGB it's 234, 217, 190, and in HSL it's 37°, 51%, 83%.

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