PINKS

Memories

#ECE2E8

RGB 236, 226, 232 · HSL 324°, 21%, 91% · CMYK 0, 4, 2, 7

Memories is #ECE2E8 in HEX — rgb(236, 226, 232), hsl(324°, 21%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 2%, 7%).

Memories pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 324°, 21%, 91%. 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#ECE2E8

RGB236, 226, 232

HSL324°, 21%, 91%

HSV324°, 4%, 93%

CMYK0, 4, 2, 7

Decimal15524584

CSS RGBrgb(236, 226, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(324, 21%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Memories 720A-2

Exact match

PPG

Dream Dust 1251-1

ΔE 0.4 · #EBE2E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Hosta Flower 1231

ΔE 0.6 · #EAE1E7

Vista Paint

Hosta Flower C-1230

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE0E6

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2072-70

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE4EB

Valspar

Gossamer Curtains 1002-6C

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E2E8

Dulux

Pink Bubble Quarter S49E1Q

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE0E8

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 1.8 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Plum DE5973

ΔE 2.8 · #F4EAF0

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.2 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E9E2E2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 4.9 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.1 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#ECE2E8

#E3EDE7

Analogous

#ECE3ED

#ECE2E8

#EDE3E4

Triadic

#ECE2E8

#E9EDE3

#E3E9ED

Split-Complementary

#ECE2E8

#E4EDE3

#E3EDEC

Tetradic

#ECE2E8

#EDECE3

#E3EDE7

#E3E4ED

Monochromatic

#B087A0

#CFB5C4

#ECE2E8

#F5F0F3

Rectangle

#ECE2E8

#EDE7E3

#E3EDE7

#E3E9ED

Compound

#ECE2E8

#EDE3E4

#E3EDE7

#E3EDEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0E9ED

#F4EFF2

#F8F6F7

Darker

#C9AABD

#9D6286

#5C384E

Saturation

#E9E7E8

#EDE3E9

#F6DAEB

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE2E8

#E5E6E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE2E8

#E4E4E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE2E8

#EBE3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Memories 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

#F0D6C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE2E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDBED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AFCFBC

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: #ECE2E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE2E8;

CSS Variable

--color-memories: #ECE2E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'memories': '#ECE2E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE2E8] text-[#ECE2E8]

SCSS

$memories: #ECE2E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE2E8?

#ECE2E8 is Memories, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE2E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Memories?

Memories 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 Memories?

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

Where can I download Memories?

You can download Memories 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 Memories?

The hex code is #ECE2E8. In RGB it's 236, 226, 232, and in HSL it's 324°, 21%, 91%.

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