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Radiant Dawn

#ECE2CE

RGB 236, 226, 206 · HSL 40°, 44%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 13, 7

Radiant Dawn is #ECE2CE in HEX — rgb(236, 226, 206), hsl(40°, 44%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 13%, 7%).

Radiant Dawn pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 44%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#ECE2CE

RGB236, 226, 206

HSL40°, 44%, 87%

HSV40°, 13%, 93%

CMYK0, 4, 13, 7

Decimal15524558

CSS RGBrgb(236, 226, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 44%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Ivory Essence 3006-8C

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE3CE

Behr

Ivory Lace PPU7-15

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE1CE

Vista Paint

Tawny Daylilly C-326

ΔE 0.8 · #EEE4CF

Benjamin Moore

Winter 232

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE4D0

Sherwin-Williams

Casa Blanca SW7571

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE1CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Tawny Daylilly 327

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE4D1

Dulux

White Starlight SW1B8

ΔE 1 · #E9E0CB

Farrow & Ball

Lime White 1

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DEC9

PPG

Morocco Sand 1096-2

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE3CC

Kilz

Pale Almond LJ100

ΔE 1.6 · #EBDFC9

IKEA

IKEA008 8

ΔE 1.8 · #EFE4D3

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 1.8 · #E9DEC8

Dunn-Edwards

Bone DEC765

ΔE 1.8 · #EADFCE

Colorhouse

Air .02 Air-02

ΔE 1.9 · #ECE6D1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 5.5 · #EEEACD

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#ECE2CE

#CFD9EC

Analogous

#ECD4CF

#ECE2CE

#E8ECCF

Triadic

#ECE2CE

#CFECE3

#E3CFEC

Split-Complementary

#ECE2CE

#CFE8EC

#D4CFEC

Tetradic

#ECE2CE

#CFECD4

#CFD9EC

#ECCFE8

Monochromatic

#C2A161

#D7C298

#ECE2CE

#F8F4ED

Rectangle

#ECE2CE

#D9ECCF

#CFD9EC

#E3CFEC

Compound

#ECE2CE

#E8ECCF

#CFD9EC

#D4CFEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E8D9

#F3EEE4

#F7F5F0

Darker

#D5BD8E

#B58E3F

#6B5323

Saturation

#E2DFD9

#ECE3CF

#F6E6C6

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE2CE

#E9E4CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE2CE

#E4E4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE2CE

#EDDFE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Radiant Dawn 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

#F0D6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE2CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDBDA

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.

#A4B4D5

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: #ECE2CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE2CE;

CSS Variable

--color-radiant-dawn: #ECE2CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radiant-dawn': '#ECE2CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE2CE] text-[#ECE2CE]

SCSS

$radiant-dawn: #ECE2CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE2CE?

#ECE2CE is Radiant Dawn, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE2CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Radiant Dawn?

Radiant Dawn 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 Radiant Dawn?

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

Where can I download Radiant Dawn?

You can download Radiant Dawn 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 Radiant Dawn?

The hex code is #ECE2CE. In RGB it's 236, 226, 206, and in HSL it's 40°, 44%, 87%.

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