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Silk for the Gods

#ECDDC9

RGB 236, 221, 201 · HSL 34°, 48%, 86% · CMYK 0, 6, 15, 7

Silk for the Gods is #ECDDC9 in HEX — rgb(236, 221, 201), hsl(34°, 48%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 7%).

Silk for the Gods pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 34°, 48%, 86%. 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#ECDDC9

RGB236, 221, 201

HSL34°, 48%, 86%

HSV34°, 15%, 93%

CMYK0, 6, 15, 7

Decimal15523273

CSS RGBrgb(236, 221, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 48%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Intricate Ivory SW6350

ΔE 0.6 · #EDDDCA

Vista Paint

Pale Gingersnap C-172

ΔE 0.7 · #EBDDCA

Dulux

Scallywag Half S12E1H

ΔE 0.8 · #EBDECA

Dunn-Edwards

Almond DEC753

ΔE 0.8 · #EDDCC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Gingersnap 173

ΔE 0.9 · #EADDCA

Behr

Raffia Cream 710C-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EDDFCA

Kilz

Sugar Beige LJ120

ΔE 1.1 · #F0DFCB

PPG

Oatmeal Cookie 1080-1

ΔE 1.1 · #EADAC6

Benjamin Moore

Lambskin 1051 · CC-340

ΔE 1.2 · #E9DDC9

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.8 · #E9DEC8

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.9 · #E8DEC9

Valspar

Malted Milk 7003-9

ΔE 1.9 · #EBE0CA

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 2 · #ECE0C9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 7 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#ECDDC9

#CAD9EC

Analogous

#ECCCCA

#ECDDC9

#EAECCA

Triadic

#ECDDC9

#CAECDE

#DECAEC

Split-Complementary

#ECDDC9

#CAEAEC

#CCCAEC

Tetradic

#ECDDC9

#CAECCC

#CAD9EC

#ECCAEA

Monochromatic

#C59659

#D9BA92

#ECDDC9

#F8F3EC

Rectangle

#ECDDC9

#D9ECCA

#CAD9EC

#DECAEC

Compound

#ECDDC9

#EAECCA

#CAD9EC

#CCCAEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E4D5

#F2EBE1

#F7F3EE

Darker

#D8B587

#B88139

#6D4B1F

Saturation

#E0DCD6

#ECDECA

#F6DFC1

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECDDC9

#E6E1CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECDDC9

#E0E0CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECDDC9

#EDDADD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Silk for the Gods 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

#F0D2B2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECDDC9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED7D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#9EB7D6

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: #ECDDC9;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECDDC9;

CSS Variable

--color-silk-for-the-gods: #ECDDC9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'silk-for-the-gods': '#ECDDC9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECDDC9] text-[#ECDDC9]

SCSS

$silk-for-the-gods: #ECDDC9;

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#F1E1CC · ΔE 1.6

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#ECDCC5 · ΔE 1.7

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#EBDBCA · ΔE 1.7

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#F0E0C9 · ΔE 1.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECDDC9?

#ECDDC9 is Silk for the Gods, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECDDC9 warm or cool?

Silk for the Gods reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Silk for the Gods?

Silk for the Gods 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 Silk for the Gods?

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

Where can I download Silk for the Gods?

You can download Silk for the Gods 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 Silk for the Gods?

The hex code is #ECDDC9. In RGB it's 236, 221, 201, and in HSL it's 34°, 48%, 86%.

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