PINKS

Male Quarter

#EAE3DA

RGB 234, 227, 218 · HSL 34°, 28%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 7, 8

Male Quarter is #EAE3DA in HEX — rgb(234, 227, 218), hsl(34°, 28%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 8%).

Male Quarter pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 28%, 89%. 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#EAE3DA

RGB234, 227, 218

HSL34°, 28%, 89%

HSV34°, 7%, 92%

CMYK0, 3, 7, 8

Decimal15393754

CSS RGBrgb(234, 227, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 28%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Male Quarter S12C1Q

Exact match

PPG

Fuzzy Unicorn 1076-1

ΔE 0.5 · #EAE3DB

Vista Paint

Lamb's Wool K-1183

ΔE 0.6 · #E8E2D9

Kilz

Antique White LJ220

ΔE 0.6 · #E9E2D8

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E1D8

Sherwin-Williams

Pearly White SW7009

ΔE 0.9 · #E8E3D9

Dunn-Edwards

Crisp Muslin DE6212

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E2D7

Behr

Cinnamon Cake (w-f-220) W-F-220

ΔE 1.2 · #E8E2D7

Valspar

Riviera Dune 2008-10C

ΔE 1.3 · #EBE2D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Dove White 18

ΔE 1.4 · #E6E2D8

Benjamin Moore

Foggy 2106-70

ΔE 1.4 · #EDE4DD

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 2.5 · #E5E0DB

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 2.8 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 6 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#EAE3DA

#DBE2EB

Analogous

#EBDCDB

#EAE3DA

#EAEBDB

Triadic

#EAE3DA

#DBEBE4

#E4DBEB

Split-Complementary

#EAE3DA

#DBEAEB

#DCDBEB

Tetradic

#EAE3DA

#DBEBDC

#DBE2EB

#EBDBEA

Monochromatic

#B49A79

#CFBFAA

#EAE3DA

#F6F3EF

Rectangle

#EAE3DA

#E2EBDB

#DBE2EB

#E4DBEB

Compound

#EAE3DA

#EAEBDB

#DBE2EB

#DCDBEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE9E2

#F2EFEA

#F7F5F3

Darker

#CBB8A0

#A38256

#604C31

Saturation

#E5E3E1

#EBE4DB

#F5E5D1

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE3DA

#E7E5DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE3DA

#E4E4DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE3DA

#EAE2E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Male Quarter 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

#EFD7BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE3DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDCE3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#AFBDCF

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: #EAE3DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE3DA;

CSS Variable

--color-male-quarter: #EAE3DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'male-quarter': '#EAE3DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE3DA] text-[#EAE3DA]

SCSS

$male-quarter: #EAE3DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE3DA?

#EAE3DA is Male Quarter, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAE3DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Male Quarter?

Male Quarter 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 Male Quarter?

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

Where can I download Male Quarter?

You can download Male Quarter 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 Male Quarter?

The hex code is #EAE3DA. In RGB it's 234, 227, 218, and in HSL it's 34°, 28%, 89%.

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