PINKS

Onion Powder

#ECE2D4

RGB 236, 226, 212 · HSL 35°, 39%, 88% · CMYK 0, 4, 10, 7

Onion Powder is #ECE2D4 in HEX — rgb(236, 226, 212), hsl(35°, 39%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 10%, 7%).

Onion Powder pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 35°, 39%, 88%. 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#ECE2D4

RGB236, 226, 212

HSL35°, 39%, 88%

HSV35°, 10%, 93%

CMYK0, 4, 10, 7

Decimal15524564

CSS RGBrgb(236, 226, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(35, 39%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Onion Powder 1084-2

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Linen 180

Exact match

Behr

Cascade Beige N240-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE1D3

Sherwin-Williams

Panda White SW6147

ΔE 0.8 · #EAE2D4

Kilz

Champagne White TB-06

ΔE 0.8 · #EEE3D6

Vista Paint

Bare Necessity K-1296

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE3D6

Dunn-Edwards

Siamese Kitten DE6121

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE2D5

Benjamin Moore

First CSP-310

ΔE 1.2 · #E9DFD0

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE3D3

Dulux

Hog Bristle® Quarter S14D1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE5D7

IKEA

IKEA125 125

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE3D3

Valspar

Balance 2004-10C

ΔE 1.5 · #E8DFD3

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.1 · #E4E2D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 3.5 · #F2ECDE

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 5.7 · #E7EBDA

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6 · #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

#ECE2D4

#D4DEEC

Analogous

#ECD6D4

#ECE2D4

#EAECD4

Triadic

#ECE2D4

#D4ECE2

#E2D4EC

Split-Complementary

#ECE2D4

#D4EAEC

#D6D4EC

Tetradic

#ECE2D4

#D4ECD6

#D4DEEC

#ECD4EA

Monochromatic

#BE9B6A

#D5BF9F

#ECE2D4

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#ECE2D4

#DEECD4

#D4DEEC

#E2D4EC

Compound

#ECE2D4

#EAECD4

#D4DEEC

#D6D4EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E8DD

#F3EEE7

#F7F5F1

Darker

#D2B995

#B08446

#684D28

Saturation

#E4E1DD

#ECE2D4

#F6E4CB

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE2D4

#E8E4D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE2D4

#E4E4D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE2D4

#EDE0E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Onion Powder 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

#F0D6BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE2D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDBDE

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.

#A9BBD4

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: #ECE2D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE2D4;

CSS Variable

--color-onion-powder: #ECE2D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'onion-powder': '#ECE2D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE2D4] text-[#ECE2D4]

SCSS

$onion-powder: #ECE2D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE2D4?

#ECE2D4 is Onion Powder, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE2D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Onion Powder?

Onion Powder 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 Onion Powder?

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

Where can I download Onion Powder?

You can download Onion Powder 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 Onion Powder?

The hex code is #ECE2D4. In RGB it's 236, 226, 212, and in HSL it's 35°, 39%, 88%.

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