PINKS

Silky Bamboo

#EAE0CD

RGB 234, 224, 205 · HSL 39°, 41%, 86% · CMYK 0, 4, 12, 8

Silky Bamboo is #EAE0CD in HEX — rgb(234, 224, 205), hsl(39°, 41%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 8%).

Silky Bamboo pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 41%, 86%. 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#EAE0CD

RGB234, 224, 205

HSL39°, 41%, 86%

HSV39°, 12%, 92%

CMYK0, 4, 12, 8

Decimal15392973

CSS RGBrgb(234, 224, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 41%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Silky Bamboo PPU8-14

Exact match

Vista Paint

Little Dove C-5

ΔE 0.6 · #E9DFCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Little Dove 6

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE0CE

Benjamin Moore

Natural 950

ΔE 0.8 · #E8DFCB

Sherwin-Williams

Casa Blanca SW7571

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE1CE

Dulux

Little Lamb SP2B3

ΔE 0.9 · #EBDFCD

Dunn-Edwards

Bone DEC765

ΔE 1.1 · #EADFCE

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.3 · #E8DEC9

Valspar

Courtyard Tan 7002-13

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E1D0

PPG

Brandied Pears 1086-2

ΔE 1.4 · #EAE2D1

Kilz

Natural Wax LJ190

ΔE 1.6 · #EBE1D1

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.8 · #E9DEC8

IKEA

IKEA141 141

ΔE 1.9 · #E4DECC

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 2.3 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EAE0CD

#CDD7EA

Analogous

#EAD1CD

#EAE0CD

#E6EACD

Triadic

#EAE0CD

#CDEAE0

#E0CDEA

Split-Complementary

#EAE0CD

#CDE6EA

#D1CDEA

Tetradic

#EAE0CD

#CDEAD1

#CDD7EA

#EACDE6

Monochromatic

#BD9D61

#D3BE97

#EAE0CD

#F7F4ED

Rectangle

#EAE0CD

#D7EACD

#CDD7EA

#E0CDEA

Compound

#EAE0CD

#E6EACD

#CDD7EA

#D1CDEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEE6D7

#F1ECE2

#F6F4EF

Darker

#D2BA8D

#AF8942

#675025

Saturation

#E0DDD7

#EAE0CD

#F4E3C2

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE0CD

#E7E2CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE0CD

#E2E2D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE0CD

#EBDDE0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Silky Bamboo 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

#EFD5B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE0CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDAD9

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.

#A2B3D2

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: #EAE0CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE0CD;

CSS Variable

--color-silky-bamboo: #EAE0CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silky-bamboo': '#EAE0CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE0CD] text-[#EAE0CD]

SCSS

$silky-bamboo: #EAE0CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE0CD?

#EAE0CD is Silky Bamboo, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE0CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Silky Bamboo?

Silky Bamboo 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 Silky Bamboo?

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

Where can I download Silky Bamboo?

You can download Silky Bamboo 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 Silky Bamboo?

The hex code is #EAE0CD. In RGB it's 234, 224, 205, and in HSL it's 39°, 41%, 86%.

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