PINKS

Gentle Kiss

#EBC4BF

RGB 235, 196, 191 · HSL 7°, 52%, 84% · CMYK 0, 17, 19, 8

Gentle Kiss is #EBC4BF in HEX — rgb(235, 196, 191), hsl(7°, 52%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 19%, 8%).

Gentle Kiss pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 7°, 52%, 84%. 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#EBC4BF

RGB235, 196, 191

HSL7°, 52%, 84%

HSV7°, 19%, 92%

CMYK0, 17, 19, 8

Decimal15451327

CSS RGBrgb(235, 196, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 52%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 0.9 · #ECC3BF

Dulux

Congo S06E2

ΔE 1 · #E8C2BE

Benjamin Moore

Heather 2091-60

ΔE 1.4 · #E8C0BB

PPG

Rose Petal 1057-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E6C1BB

Vista Paint

Empire Rose C-68

ΔE 2.1 · #E7C5C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Empire Rose 69

ΔE 2.1 · #E7C5C1

Sherwin-Williams

Bella Pink SW6596

ΔE 2.4 · #F1C6C4

Behr

Fruit Salad M200-2

ΔE 3.2 · #F5C7C2

IKEA

IKEA032 32

ΔE 3.8 · #EDCDC7

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 3.8 · #E2BEB4

Valspar

Soft Pink 1008-8B

ΔE 3.8 · #DFBBB8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.1 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 7 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 10.5 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.1 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#EBC4BF

#C1E6EB

Analogous

#EBC1D1

#EBC4BF

#EBDBC1

Triadic

#EBC4BF

#C1EBC6

#C6C1EB

Split-Complementary

#EBC4BF

#C1EBDB

#C1D1EB

Tetradic

#EBC4BF

#D1EBC1

#C1E6EB

#DBC1EB

Monochromatic

#C75B4D

#D99087

#EBC4BF

#F9EDEC

Rectangle

#EBC4BF

#E6EBC1

#C1E6EB

#C6C1EB

Compound

#EBC4BF

#EBDBC1

#C1E6EB

#C1D1EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD1CD

#F1DEDC

#F6EDEC

Darker

#D9887E

#B94232

#6E251C

Saturation

#DDD1D0

#EBC6C1

#F5BEB7

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBC4BF

#D7D2BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBC4BF

#CBCBC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBC4BF

#EAC4C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Gentle Kiss 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

#F0C0AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBC4BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDC5CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#96CFD6

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: #EBC4BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBC4BF;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-kiss: #EBC4BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-kiss': '#EBC4BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBC4BF] text-[#EBC4BF]

SCSS

$gentle-kiss: #EBC4BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBC4BF?

#EBC4BF is Gentle Kiss, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EBC4BF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentle Kiss?

Gentle Kiss 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 Gentle Kiss?

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

Where can I download Gentle Kiss?

You can download Gentle Kiss 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 Gentle Kiss?

The hex code is #EBC4BF. In RGB it's 235, 196, 191, and in HSL it's 7°, 52%, 84%.

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