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Pale Primrose

#EEC8D3

RGB 238, 200, 211 · HSL 343°, 53%, 86% · CMYK 0, 16, 11, 7

Pale Primrose is #EEC8D3 in HEX — rgb(238, 200, 211), hsl(343°, 53%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 11%, 7%).

Pale Primrose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 53%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EEC8D3

RGB238, 200, 211

HSL343°, 53%, 86%

HSV343°, 16%, 93%

CMYK0, 16, 11, 7

Decimal15648979

CSS RGBrgb(238, 200, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 53%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pale Primrose 1182-3

Exact match

Behr

Iced Cherry S160-1

ΔE 0.9 · #ECC6D2

Dulux

Pink Star S01H1

ΔE 1.3 · #EFCBD5

Vista Paint

Seashell Pink C-1125

ΔE 2.1 · #F5CBD7

Benjamin Moore

Posy 2080-60

ΔE 2.4 · #F4CAD8

Valspar

Velvety Blush 1005-4B

ΔE 2.7 · #EBC6D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Seashell Pink 1126

ΔE 2.7 · #F7CFDA

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 3.4 · #E8C0CF

Dunn-Edwards

Minimal Rose DE5015

ΔE 4.1 · #F2CFE0

Kilz

Sweet Antoinette LA210-01

ΔE 6.7 · #F4C9C8

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 7.4 · #E4CBCB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 8.7 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.7 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10.6 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#EEC8D3

#C8EEE3

Analogous

#EEC8E6

#EEC8D3

#EED1C8

Triadic

#EEC8D3

#D3EEC8

#C8D3EE

Split-Complementary

#EEC8D3

#C8EED1

#C8E6EE

Tetradic

#EEC8D3

#E6EEC8

#C8EEE3

#D1C8EE

Monochromatic

#CA5375

#DC8EA4

#EEC8D3

#F9EBEF

Rectangle

#EEC8D3

#EEE3C8

#C8EEE3

#C8D3EE

Compound

#EEC8D3

#EED1C8

#C8EEE3

#C8E6EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2D3DC

#F3E0E5

#F7EEF0

Darker

#DC839C

#BF325A

#711B34

Saturation

#E1D6D9

#EEC8D3

#F7C0CF

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEC8D3

#D8D7D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEC8D3

#CFCFD2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEC8D3

#ECCBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pale Primrose 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

#F2C3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEC8D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFC8DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#9CD9C8

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: #EEC8D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEC8D3;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-primrose: #EEC8D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-primrose': '#EEC8D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEC8D3] text-[#EEC8D3]

SCSS

$pale-primrose: #EEC8D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEC8D3?

#EEC8D3 is Pale Primrose, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEC8D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Primrose?

Pale Primrose 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 Pale Primrose?

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

Where can I download Pale Primrose?

You can download Pale Primrose 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 Pale Primrose?

The hex code is #EEC8D3. In RGB it's 238, 200, 211, and in HSL it's 343°, 53%, 86%.

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