PINKS

Aimee

#EEE5E1

RGB 238, 229, 225 · HSL 18°, 28%, 91% · CMYK 0, 4, 5, 7

Aimee is #EEE5E1 in HEX — rgb(238, 229, 225), hsl(18°, 28%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 5%, 7%).

Aimee pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 18°, 28%, 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#EEE5E1

RGB238, 229, 225

HSL18°, 28%, 91%

HSV18°, 5%, 93%

CMYK0, 4, 5, 7

Decimal15656417

CSS RGBrgb(238, 229, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 28%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Aimee 1216

Exact match

Vista Paint

Winged Victory C-1299

ΔE 0.6 · #ECE4E0

PPG

Forever Faithful 1047-1

ΔE 0.6 · #EFE6E1

Dunn-Edwards

Raindrops DE6057

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE5E1

Behr

Smokey Cream N190-1

ΔE 0.9 · #ECE5E0

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 878

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE4DF

Dulux

Watermelon Milk Quarter S07D1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #EDE3E0

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.6 · #EDE7E5

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 1.9 · #EFE8E1

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.1 · #EEE9E7

Valspar

Origami 7001-6

ΔE 2.1 · #EFE5DD

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 2.6 · #EDEAE5

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 2.7 · #E9E6DF

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.6 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 3.6 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 6 · #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

#EEE5E1

#E2EBEE

Analogous

#EEE2E4

#EEE5E1

#EEECE2

Triadic

#EEE5E1

#E2EEE5

#E5E2EE

Split-Complementary

#EEE5E1

#E2EEEC

#E2E4EE

Tetradic

#EEE5E1

#E4EEE2

#E2EBEE

#ECE2EE

Monochromatic

#B79080

#D3BBB1

#EEE5E1

#F6F1EF

Rectangle

#EEE5E1

#EBEEE2

#E2EBEE

#E5E2EE

Compound

#EEE5E1

#EEECE2

#E2EBEE

#E2E4EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2EBE7

#F5F0EE

#F9F6F5

Darker

#CEB1A5

#A77058

#624132

Saturation

#EAE7E6

#EEE5E2

#F7E2D9

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

16.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE5E1

#EAE8E2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE5E1

#E7E7E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE5E1

#EEE5E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Aimee 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

#F2D8C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE5E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFDDE8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#AFC6CF

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: #EEE5E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE5E1;

CSS Variable

--color-aimee: #EEE5E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aimee': '#EEE5E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE5E1] text-[#EEE5E1]

SCSS

$aimee: #EEE5E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE5E1?

#EEE5E1 is Aimee, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE5E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aimee?

Aimee 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 Aimee?

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

Where can I download Aimee?

You can download Aimee 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 Aimee?

The hex code is #EEE5E1. In RGB it's 238, 229, 225, and in HSL it's 18°, 28%, 91%.

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