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Raindrops

#ECE5E1

RGB 236, 229, 225 · HSL 22°, 22%, 90% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 7

Raindrops is #ECE5E1 in HEX — rgb(236, 229, 225), hsl(22°, 22%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 7%).

Raindrops pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 22°, 22%, 90%. 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#ECE5E1

RGB236, 229, 225

HSL22°, 22%, 90%

HSV22°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 7

Decimal15525345

CSS RGBrgb(236, 229, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 22%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Raindrops DE6057

Exact match

Behr

Smokey Cream N190-1

ΔE 0.5 · #ECE5E0

Vista Paint

Winged Victory C-1299

ΔE 0.5 · #ECE4E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Aimee 1216

ΔE 0.7 · #EEE5E1

Dulux

Instant Quarter S09B1Q

ΔE 1 · #EAE2DE

PPG

Forever Faithful 1047-1

ΔE 1 · #EFE6E1

Benjamin Moore

Cloudy 2107-70

ΔE 1.1 · #EBE5DF

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.3 · #EDE7E5

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 1.8 · #EFE8E1

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.8 · #EEE9E7

Valspar

Timid Violet 4001-3A

ΔE 1.9 · #E8E3E2

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E6DF

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 2.1 · #EDEAE5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3.1 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.8 · #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 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

#ECE5E1

#E0E7EB

Analogous

#EBE0E1

#ECE5E1

#EBEAE0

Triadic

#ECE5E1

#E0EBE4

#E4E0EB

Split-Complementary

#ECE5E1

#E0EBEA

#E0E1EB

Tetradic

#ECE5E1

#E1EBE0

#E0E7EB

#EAE0EB

Monochromatic

#AF9383

#CDBCB1

#ECE5E1

#F5F2EF

Rectangle

#ECE5E1

#E7EBE0

#E0E7EB

#E4E0EB

Compound

#ECE5E1

#EBEAE0

#E0E7EB

#E0E1EB

Variations

Lighter

#EFE9E6

#F3EFED

#F7F6F5

Darker

#C8B3A7

#9D7660

#5C4437

Saturation

#E7E5E4

#EBE4E0

#F5E1D6

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

16.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE5E1

#E9E7E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE5E1

#E6E6E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE5E1

#ECE5E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Raindrops 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

#F0D8C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE5E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDDE8

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.

#AFC3CF

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: #ECE5E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE5E1;

CSS Variable

--color-raindrops: #ECE5E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raindrops': '#ECE5E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE5E1] text-[#ECE5E1]

SCSS

$raindrops: #ECE5E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE5E1?

#ECE5E1 is Raindrops, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE5E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raindrops?

Raindrops 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 Raindrops?

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

Where can I download Raindrops?

You can download Raindrops 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 Raindrops?

The hex code is #ECE5E1. In RGB it's 236, 229, 225, and in HSL it's 22°, 22%, 90%.

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