PINKS

Desert Storm

#EDE7E0

RGB 237, 231, 224 · HSL 32°, 27%, 90% · CMYK 0, 3, 5, 7

Desert Storm is #EDE7E0 in HEX — rgb(237, 231, 224), hsl(32°, 27%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 5%, 7%).

Desert Storm pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 32°, 27%, 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#EDE7E0

RGB237, 231, 224

HSL32°, 27%, 90%

HSV32°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 5, 7

Decimal15591392

CSS RGBrgb(237, 231, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 27%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Virtue 7001-15

ΔE 0.6 · #EEE7DF

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE8E1

Benjamin Moore

Cloudy 2107-70

ΔE 0.8 · #EBE5DF

PPG

Irish Cream 1061-1

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE7DF

Vista Paint

White Now! K-959

ΔE 1 · #EAE6DE

Dulux

White Touch SW1H6

ΔE 1 · #EAE6E0

Kilz

Windmill White TB-10

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE7DE

Behr

Smokey Cream N190-1

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE5E0

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 1.2 · #E9E6DF

Sherwin-Williams

Marshmallow SW7001

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE9E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Umber Style 208

ΔE 1.6 · #ECE7DD

Dunn-Edwards

Raindrops DE6057

ΔE 1.7 · #ECE5E1

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.3 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6 · #F4F4F4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#EDE7E0

#DFE5EC

Analogous

#ECDFDF

#EDE7E0

#ECECDF

Triadic

#EDE7E0

#DFECE6

#E6DFEC

Split-Complementary

#EDE7E0

#DFECEC

#DFDFEC

Tetradic

#EDE7E0

#DFECDF

#DFE5EC

#ECDFEC

Monochromatic

#B59B7D

#D0C0AE

#EDE7E0

#F6F2EF

Rectangle

#EDE7E0

#E5ECDF

#DFE5EC

#E6DFEC

Compound

#EDE7E0

#ECECDF

#DFE5EC

#DFDFEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0EBE5

#F3F0EC

#F8F6F4

Darker

#CCB9A3

#A48159

#604B33

Saturation

#E8E6E3

#ECE6DF

#F6E7D5

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE7E0

#EBE8E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE7E0

#E8E8E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE7E0

#EDE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Desert Storm 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

#F1DAC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE7E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDFE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

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.

#AFBECF

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: #EDE7E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE7E0;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-storm: #EDE7E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-storm': '#EDE7E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE7E0] text-[#EDE7E0]

SCSS

$desert-storm: #EDE7E0;

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#EAE4DE · ΔE 1.1

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#E8E5DF · ΔE 1.5

Foggy Morning

#ECE3DC · ΔE 1.6

Barely There

#E8E6DE · ΔE 1.7

Cloud Cover

#E9E8E0 · ΔE 1.9

Frosted Café

#ECE2DC · ΔE 2.1

Calm

#E6E4DF · ΔE 2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE7E0?

#EDE7E0 is Desert Storm, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EDE7E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Desert Storm?

Desert Storm 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 Desert Storm?

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

Where can I download Desert Storm?

You can download Desert Storm 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 Desert Storm?

The hex code is #EDE7E0. In RGB it's 237, 231, 224, and in HSL it's 32°, 27%, 90%.

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