PINKS

Japanese White

#EEE6D9

RGB 238, 230, 217 · HSL 37°, 38%, 89% · CMYK 0, 3, 9, 7

Japanese White is #EEE6D9 in HEX — rgb(238, 230, 217), hsl(37°, 38%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 7%).

Japanese White pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 37°, 38%, 89%. 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#EEE6D9

RGB238, 230, 217

HSL37°, 38%, 89%

HSV37°, 9%, 93%

CMYK0, 3, 9, 7

Decimal15656665

CSS RGBrgb(238, 230, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 38%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Hint of Vanilla C-0

ΔE 0.5 · #EEE7DA

Dulux

Figurine Quarter S11E1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E7DA

Sherwin-Williams

Ivory Lace SW7013

ΔE 0.6 · #ECE5D8

Behr

Natural Linen W-F-120

ΔE 0.7 · #ECE4D7

PPG

Pearl 1087-2

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE5D9

Valspar

Antique White 7002-20

ΔE 0.9 · #EFE8DA

Dunn-Edwards

French White DEW311

ΔE 1 · #F1E7DB

Hallman-Lindsay

Hint Of Vanilla 1

ΔE 1.1 · #EEE8DC

Kilz

Cashmere White LJ210

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE5D8

Benjamin Moore

White 970 · CC-50

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE7D8

IKEA

IKEA006 6

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE7DD

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 2.1 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.1 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.1 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.8 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.9 · #E7EBDA

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

#EEE6D9

#D8E0EE

Analogous

#EEDBD8

#EEE6D9

#EBEED8

Triadic

#EEE6D9

#D8EEE5

#E5D8EE

Split-Complementary

#EEE6D9

#D8EBEE

#DBD8EE

Tetradic

#EEE6D9

#D8EEDB

#D8E0EE

#EED8EB

Monochromatic

#BEA06F

#D6C3A4

#EEE6D9

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#EEE6D9

#E0EED8

#D8E0EE

#E5D8EE

Compound

#EEE6D9

#EBEED8

#D8E0EE

#DBD8EE

Variations

Lighter

#F1EBE0

#F4EFE9

#F8F6F3

Darker

#D3BC98

#B18949

#685029

Saturation

#E6E4E0

#EEE5D8

#F6E7D0

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

16.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE6D9

#EBE8DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE6D9

#E7E7DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE6D9

#EFE4E6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Japanese White 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

#F2D9BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE6D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFDEE2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

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.

#ABBAD4

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: #EEE6D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE6D9;

CSS Variable

--color-japanese-white: #EEE6D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japanese-white': '#EEE6D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE6D9] text-[#EEE6D9]

SCSS

$japanese-white: #EEE6D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE6D9?

#EEE6D9 is Japanese White, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEE6D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japanese White?

Japanese White 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 Japanese White?

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

Where can I download Japanese White?

You can download Japanese White 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 Japanese White?

The hex code is #EEE6D9. In RGB it's 238, 230, 217, and in HSL it's 37°, 38%, 89%.

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