PINKS

Nobility

#ECDEC5

RGB 236, 222, 197 · HSL 38°, 51%, 85% · CMYK 0, 6, 17, 7

Nobility is #ECDEC5 in HEX — rgb(236, 222, 197), hsl(38°, 51%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 17%, 7%).

Nobility pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 38°, 51%, 85%. 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#ECDEC5

RGB236, 222, 197

HSL38°, 51%, 85%

HSV38°, 17%, 93%

CMYK0, 6, 17, 7

Decimal15523525

CSS RGBrgb(236, 222, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(38, 51%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Limestone Ridge K-1006

ΔE 0.7 · #ECDDC3

Kilz

Yards Of Muslin LD210-01

ΔE 0.8 · #EDDDC4

Benjamin Moore

Barely 1066 · CC-140

ΔE 0.9 · #EADEC6

Dunn-Edwards

Thatched Roof DE6177

ΔE 1 · #EFE0C6

Sherwin-Williams

Vital Yellow SW6392

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE0C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Chic Magnet 313

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE1C8

Dulux

Gentle Touch Half S14E1H

ΔE 1.3 · #EADEC7

PPG

Ethereal 1088-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EEDEC7

IKEA

IKEA200 200

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE0C9

Valspar

Crafted White 3007-6C

ΔE 1.7 · #EDE2C9

Behr

Moongaze MQ3-41

ΔE 2 · #E8D9C2

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 2 · #E9DEC8

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 2.6 · #E8DEC9

Colorhouse

Air .03 Air-03

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DFC9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.4 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#ECDEC5

#C5D4EC

Analogous

#ECCAC5

#ECDEC5

#E7ECC5

Triadic

#ECDEC5

#C5ECDE

#DEC5EC

Split-Complementary

#ECDEC5

#C5E7EC

#CAC5EC

Tetradic

#ECDEC5

#C5ECCA

#C5D4EC

#ECC5E7

Monochromatic

#C79C52

#DABD8B

#ECDEC5

#F9F4EC

Rectangle

#ECDEC5

#D4ECC5

#C5D4EC

#DEC5EC

Compound

#ECDEC5

#E7ECC5

#C5D4EC

#CAC5EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E5D1

#F2EBDE

#F6F3ED

Darker

#D9B982

#BA8934

#6E501D

Saturation

#DFDAD3

#ECDEC5

#F6E0BC

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

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECDEC5

#E7E1C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECDEC5

#E0E0C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECDEC5

#EDDBDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Nobility 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

#F0D3AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECDEC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED8D3

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.

#9AB0D7

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: #ECDEC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECDEC5;

CSS Variable

--color-nobility: #ECDEC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'nobility': '#ECDEC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECDEC5] text-[#ECDEC5]

SCSS

$nobility: #ECDEC5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECDEC5?

#ECDEC5 is Nobility, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECDEC5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Nobility?

Nobility 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 Nobility?

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

Where can I download Nobility?

You can download Nobility 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 Nobility?

The hex code is #ECDEC5. In RGB it's 236, 222, 197, and in HSL it's 38°, 51%, 85%.

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