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Grape Expectations

#ECE6E3

RGB 236, 230, 227 · HSL 20°, 19%, 91% · CMYK 0, 3, 4, 7

Grape Expectations is #ECE6E3 in HEX — rgb(236, 230, 227), hsl(20°, 19%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 4%, 7%).

Grape Expectations pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 20°, 19%, 91%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#ECE6E3

RGB236, 230, 227

HSL20°, 19%, 91%

HSV20°, 4%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 4, 7

Decimal15525603

CSS RGBrgb(236, 230, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 19%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grape Expectations K-767

Exact match

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 0.6 · #EDE7E5

Dunn-Edwards

Raindrops DE6057

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE5E1

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 2114-70

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE8E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Winged Victory 1300

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE4E2

Behr

Smokey Cream N190-1

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE5E0

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE9E7

PPG

Lauren's Lace 1048-1

ΔE 1.4 · #EFEAE7

Dulux

Thought Quarter S05C1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #EAE2DF

Valspar

Timid Violet 4001-3A

ΔE 1.5 · #E8E3E2

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 1.9 · #EDEAE5

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE8E1

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.4 · #E9E6DF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.8 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3.2 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.2 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#ECE6E3

#E4EAEC

Analogous

#ECE4E5

#ECE6E3

#ECEBE4

Triadic

#ECE6E3

#E4ECE7

#E7E4EC

Split-Complementary

#ECE6E3

#E4ECEB

#E4E5EC

Tetradic

#ECE6E3

#E5ECE4

#E4EAEC

#EBE4EC

Monochromatic

#AE9589

#CDBEB6

#ECE6E3

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#ECE6E3

#EAECE4

#E4EAEC

#E7E4EC

Compound

#ECE6E3

#ECEBE4

#E4EAEC

#E4E5EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EBE9

#F3F0EF

#F8F7F6

Darker

#C7B5AC

#9A7765

#5A453A

Saturation

#E9E8E7

#ECE7E4

#F6E3DA

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE6E3

#E9E8E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE6E3

#E7E7E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE6E3

#ECE6E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Grape Expectations 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

#F0D9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE6E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDEEA

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AFC5CF

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: #ECE6E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE6E3;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-expectations: #ECE6E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-expectations': '#ECE6E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE6E3] text-[#ECE6E3]

SCSS

$grape-expectations: #ECE6E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE6E3?

#ECE6E3 is Grape Expectations, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECE6E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Expectations?

Grape Expectations 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 Grape Expectations?

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

Where can I download Grape Expectations?

You can download Grape Expectations 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 Grape Expectations?

The hex code is #ECE6E3. In RGB it's 236, 230, 227, and in HSL it's 20°, 19%, 91%.

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