PINKS

Dainty Pink

#ECBCCE

RGB 236, 188, 206 · HSL 338°, 56%, 83% · CMYK 0, 20, 13, 7

Dainty Pink is #ECBCCE in HEX — rgb(236, 188, 206), hsl(338°, 56%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 13%, 7%).

Dainty Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 56%, 83%. 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#ECBCCE

RGB236, 188, 206

HSL338°, 56%, 83%

HSV338°, 20%, 93%

CMYK0, 20, 13, 7

Decimal15514830

CSS RGBrgb(236, 188, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 56%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Parrot Tulip C-1148

ΔE 1.8 · #ECBFD3

Valspar

Savvy Pink 1006-4B

ΔE 2 · #ECBFCE

Dulux

Sascha's Song S01H2

ΔE 2.2 · #EABCCA

Hallman-Lindsay

Parrot Tulip 1149

ΔE 2.4 · #EEBFD5

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetheart DE5030

ΔE 3 · #F3C3D8

Behr

Prairie Rose M170-2

ΔE 3.2 · #F7C2D3

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 3.2 · #F0BCC9

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-50

ΔE 4.2 · #EEB7C4

PPG

Rose Melody 1183-3

ΔE 4.3 · #ECBFC9

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 7.1 · #E3BDDA

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.5 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 14.8 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 15 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 20.3 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 20.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECBCCE

#BBECDA

Analogous

#ECBBE5

#ECBCCE

#ECC2BB

Triadic

#ECBCCE

#CDECBB

#BBCDEC

Split-Complementary

#ECBCCE

#BBECC2

#BBE5EC

Tetradic

#ECBCCE

#E5ECBB

#BBECDA

#C2BBEC

Monochromatic

#CA4475

#DB80A1

#ECBCCE

#F9EBF0

Rectangle

#ECBCCE

#ECDABB

#BBECDA

#BBCDEC

Compound

#ECBCCE

#ECC2BB

#BBECDA

#BBE5EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0C9D7

#F1D9E2

#F6EAEE

Darker

#DC779C

#BC2D61

#6F1838

Saturation

#DBCCD2

#ECBBCD

#F5B2CB

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.65:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECBCCE

#D0D0CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECBCCE

#C5C5CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECBCCE

#EAC0C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dainty Pink 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

#F0BAB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECBCCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEBFDA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#90D8BD

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: #ECBCCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECBCCE;

CSS Variable

--color-dainty-pink: #ECBCCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dainty-pink': '#ECBCCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECBCCE] text-[#ECBCCE]

SCSS

$dainty-pink: #ECBCCE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECBCCE?

#ECBCCE is Dainty Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECBCCE warm or cool?

Dainty Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dainty Pink?

Dainty Pink 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 Dainty Pink?

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

Where can I download Dainty Pink?

You can download Dainty Pink 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 Dainty Pink?

The hex code is #ECBCCE. In RGB it's 236, 188, 206, and in HSL it's 338°, 56%, 83%.

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