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Pearl

#EFE5D9

RGB 239, 229, 217 · HSL 33°, 41%, 89% · CMYK 0, 4, 9, 6

Pearl is #EFE5D9 in HEX — rgb(239, 229, 217), hsl(33°, 41%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 9%, 6%).

Pearl pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 41%, 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#EFE5D9

RGB239, 229, 217

HSL33°, 41%, 89%

HSV33°, 9%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 9, 6

Decimal15721945

CSS RGBrgb(239, 229, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 41%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pearl 1087-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

French White DEW311

ΔE 0.7 · #F1E7DB

Dulux

Figurine Quarter S11E1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F0E7DA

Behr

Exclusive Ivory HDC-MD-11

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE6DB

Kilz

Champagne White TB-06

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE3D6

Vista Paint

White Meadow C-1054

ΔE 1.2 · #F1E8DD

Valspar

Foggy Skies 7002-4

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE6DB

Sherwin-Williams

Futon SW7101

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE6DB

Benjamin Moore

Candle 2164-70

ΔE 1.5 · #F3E9DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Fresh Linen 180

ΔE 1.5 · #ECE2D4

IKEA

IKEA006 6

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE7DD

Farrow & Ball

Dimity 2008

ΔE 2.2 · #EEE3D3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 2.7 · #F2ECDE

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.7 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.9 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.6 · #FAF4E3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#EFE5D9

#D7E2EE

Analogous

#EED9D7

#EFE5D9

#EDEED7

Triadic

#EFE5D9

#D7EEE4

#E4D7EE

Split-Complementary

#EFE5D9

#D7EDEE

#D9D7EE

Tetradic

#EFE5D9

#D7EED9

#D7E2EE

#EED7ED

Monochromatic

#C19B6C

#D8BFA2

#EFE5D9

#F7F3ED

Rectangle

#EFE5D9

#E2EED7

#D7E2EE

#E4D7EE

Compound

#EFE5D9

#EDEED7

#D7E2EE

#D9D7EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2E9DF

#F4EFE8

#F8F5F2

Darker

#D5B996

#B58245

#6B4C26

Saturation

#E6E3DF

#EEE4D7

#F7E5CF

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

16.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE5D9

#EBE7DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE5D9

#E7E7DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE5D9

#F0E3E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pearl 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

#F3D8BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE5D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0DDE2

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.

#A9BDD5

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: #EFE5D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE5D9;

CSS Variable

--color-pearl: #EFE5D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pearl': '#EFE5D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE5D9] text-[#EFE5D9]

SCSS

$pearl: #EFE5D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE5D9?

#EFE5D9 is Pearl, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE5D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pearl?

Pearl 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 Pearl?

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

Where can I download Pearl?

You can download Pearl 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 Pearl?

The hex code is #EFE5D9. In RGB it's 239, 229, 217, and in HSL it's 33°, 41%, 89%.

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