PINKS

Deeply Embarrassed

#ECB2B3

RGB 236, 178, 179 · HSL 359°, 60%, 81% · CMYK 0, 25, 24, 7

Deeply Embarrassed is #ECB2B3 in HEX — rgb(236, 178, 179), hsl(359°, 60%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 24%, 7%).

Deeply Embarrassed pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 359°, 60%, 81%. 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#ECB2B3

RGB236, 178, 179

HSL359°, 60%, 81%

HSV359°, 25%, 93%

CMYK0, 25, 24, 7

Decimal15512243

CSS RGBrgb(236, 178, 179)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 60%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pretty Pink S04F3

ΔE 0.8 · #EAB2B3

Benjamin Moore

Hearts 1283

ΔE 1.4 · #EAB3B5

Behr

Pink Abalone M190-3

ΔE 1.4 · #EEB1B1

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E9B3B4

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 1.8 · #F0B3B2

Valspar

Blushing 2002-4A

ΔE 2.5 · #EAACAE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 2.5 · #ECB7B8

Vista Paint

Peals Unfolding C-1091

ΔE 3.4 · #F1B9BE

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 3.7 · #EEB5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Petals Unfolding 1092

ΔE 4 · #F3BBC0

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 6.4 · #ECABA3

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.9 · #DFB5B0

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 14.1 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 16.1 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 20.3 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#ECB2B3

#B1ECEB

Analogous

#ECB1D0

#ECB2B3

#ECCEB1

Triadic

#ECB2B3

#B2ECB1

#B1B2EC

Split-Complementary

#ECB2B3

#B1ECCE

#B1D0EC

Tetradic

#ECB2B3

#D0ECB1

#B1ECEB

#CEB1EC

Monochromatic

#CD373A

#DC7476

#ECB2B3

#FAEBEB

Rectangle

#ECB2B3

#ECEBB1

#B1ECEB

#B1B2EC

Compound

#ECB2B3

#ECCEB1

#B1ECEB

#B1D0EC

Variations

Lighter

#EFC1C2

#F1D3D4

#F5E7E7

Darker

#DE6D6F

#BD2729

#701416

Saturation

#D7C6C6

#ECB1B2

#F5A8A9

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECB2B3

#CDC8B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECB2B3

#BEBEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECB2B3

#EAB4B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Deeply Embarrassed 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

#F0B2A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECB2B3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEB7C6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#87D8D7

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: #ECB2B3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECB2B3;

CSS Variable

--color-deeply-embarrassed: #ECB2B3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'deeply-embarrassed': '#ECB2B3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECB2B3] text-[#ECB2B3]

SCSS

$deeply-embarrassed: #ECB2B3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECB2B3?

#ECB2B3 is Deeply Embarrassed, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECB2B3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Deeply Embarrassed?

Deeply Embarrassed 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 Deeply Embarrassed?

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

Where can I download Deeply Embarrassed?

You can download Deeply Embarrassed 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 Deeply Embarrassed?

The hex code is #ECB2B3. In RGB it's 236, 178, 179, and in HSL it's 359°, 60%, 81%.

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