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Shaded Primrose

#EBAEAC

RGB 235, 174, 172 · HSL 2°, 61%, 80% · CMYK 0, 26, 27, 8

Shaded Primrose is #EBAEAC in HEX — rgb(235, 174, 172), hsl(2°, 61%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 27%, 8%).

Shaded Primrose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 2°, 61%, 80%. 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#EBAEAC

RGB235, 174, 172

HSL2°, 61%, 80%

HSV2°, 27%, 92%

CMYK0, 26, 27, 8

Decimal15445676

CSS RGBrgb(235, 174, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 61%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Abalone M190-3

ΔE 1.6 · #EEB1B1

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 1.9 · #F0B3B2

Valspar

Blushing 2002-4A

ΔE 2.2 · #EAACAE

Dulux

Naked Rose S05G3

ΔE 2.9 · #EAB3B2

PPG

Jaguar Rose 1186-3

ΔE 3.3 · #F1B3B6

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 3.3 · #EEB5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 3.6 · #EFAFA7

Benjamin Moore

Hearts 1283

ΔE 3.8 · #EAB3B5

Vista Paint

Lusty Orange C-1071

ΔE 3.9 · #EDAEA5

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 3.9 · #ECABA3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 4.7 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 7.8 · #DFB5B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 8.7 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 13.8 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 15.1 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.2 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EBAEAC

#ADE9EB

Analogous

#EBADCA

#EBAEAC

#EBCEAD

Triadic

#EBAEAC

#ADEBAF

#AFADEB

Split-Complementary

#EBAEAC

#ADEBCE

#ADCAEB

Tetradic

#EBAEAC

#CAEBAD

#ADE9EB

#CEADEB

Monochromatic

#CD3732

#DC736F

#EBAEAC

#FAEBEA

Rectangle

#EBAEAC

#E9EBAD

#ADE9EB

#AFADEB

Compound

#EBAEAC

#EBCEAD

#ADE9EB

#ADCAEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFBFBD

#F0D2D1

#F5E6E6

Darker

#DE6C68

#BB2A25

#6F1713

Saturation

#D5C3C3

#EBAFAD

#F5A6A3

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBAEAC

#CBC5AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBAEAC

#BABAAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBAEAC

#EAAFB2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shaded Primrose 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

#F0AF9C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBAEAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDB4C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#83D5D8

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #EBAEAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBAEAC;

CSS Variable

--color-shaded-primrose: #EBAEAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shaded-primrose': '#EBAEAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBAEAC] text-[#EBAEAC]

SCSS

$shaded-primrose: #EBAEAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBAEAC?

#EBAEAC is Shaded Primrose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EBAEAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shaded Primrose?

Shaded Primrose 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 Shaded Primrose?

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

Where can I download Shaded Primrose?

You can download Shaded Primrose 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 Shaded Primrose?

The hex code is #EBAEAC. In RGB it's 235, 174, 172, and in HSL it's 2°, 61%, 80%.

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