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Whimsical White

#ECE4E2

RGB 236, 228, 226 · HSL 12°, 21%, 91% · CMYK 0, 3, 4, 7

Whimsical White is #ECE4E2 in HEX — rgb(236, 228, 226), hsl(12°, 21%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 7%).

Whimsical White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 12°, 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#ECE4E2

RGB236, 228, 226

HSL12°, 21%, 91%

HSV12°, 4%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 4, 7

Decimal15525090

CSS RGBrgb(236, 228, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 21%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Winged Victory 1300

ΔE 0.4 · #EBE4E2

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Gray DE6036

ΔE 0.5 · #ECE3E1

Benjamin Moore

Bridal 1247

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE2DF

Vista Paint

Soothing Spring K-1167

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE2DF

Dulux

Thought Quarter S05C1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #EAE2DF

PPG

Milk And Cookies 1046-1

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E1DF

Kilz

Collector'S White TB-31

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E4E2

Behr

Patience PR-W11

ΔE 1.2 · #E9E4E3

Valspar

Timid Violet 4001-3A

ΔE 1.3 · #E8E3E2

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.9 · #EEE9E7

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 2.9 · #EFE8E1

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 2.9 · #E2DEDB

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.2 · #E9E6DF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.8 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 4.1 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.9 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#ECE4E2

#E3EBED

Analogous

#EDE3E6

#ECE4E2

#EDEAE3

Triadic

#ECE4E2

#E3EDE5

#E5E3ED

Split-Complementary

#ECE4E2

#E3EDEA

#E3E6ED

Tetradic

#ECE4E2

#E6EDE3

#E3EBED

#EAE3ED

Monochromatic

#B08F87

#CFBAB5

#ECE4E2

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#ECE4E2

#EBEDE3

#E3EBED

#E5E3ED

Compound

#ECE4E2

#EDEAE3

#E3EBED

#E3E6ED

Variations

Lighter

#F0EAE9

#F4F0EF

#F8F6F6

Darker

#C9B0AA

#9D6E62

#5C3F38

Saturation

#E9E7E7

#EDE5E3

#F6E0DA

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE4E2

#E8E7E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE4E2

#E5E5E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE4E2

#ECE4E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Whimsical White 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

#F0D8C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE4E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDDE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFC9CF

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: #ECE4E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE4E2;

CSS Variable

--color-whimsical-white: #ECE4E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whimsical-white': '#ECE4E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE4E2] text-[#ECE4E2]

SCSS

$whimsical-white: #ECE4E2;

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#EAE1DE · ΔE 1.2

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#ECE7E5 · ΔE 1.4

Silky Smooth

#EEE2DE · ΔE 1.9

Mauve Hint

#EEE3DE · ΔE 1.9

Hampshire Rocks

#E5E0DD · ΔE 2.1

A la Mode

#E6E2DE · ΔE 2.1

First Light

#EFE2DE · ΔE 2.1

Cloudy Gray

#EAE4DE · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE4E2?

#ECE4E2 is Whimsical White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE4E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whimsical White?

Whimsical White 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 Whimsical White?

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

Where can I download Whimsical White?

You can download Whimsical White 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 Whimsical White?

The hex code is #ECE4E2. In RGB it's 236, 228, 226, and in HSL it's 12°, 21%, 91%.

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