PINKS

Whisper

#EFE6E6

RGB 239, 230, 230 · HSL 0°, 22%, 92% · CMYK 0, 4, 4, 6

Whisper is #EFE6E6 in HEX — rgb(239, 230, 230), hsl(0°, 22%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 4%, 6%).

Whisper pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 0°, 22%, 92%. 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#EFE6E6

RGB239, 230, 230

HSL0°, 22%, 92%

HSV0°, 4%, 94%

CMYK0, 4, 4, 6

Decimal15722214

CSS RGBrgb(239, 230, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 22%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cave Pearl RD-W7

ΔE 0.6 · #F0E7E8

PPG

Bare Pink 1050-1

ΔE 0.9 · #F2E7E7

Vista Paint

Magical Mourn K-759

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE7E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Crescent Moon 1230

ΔE 1.1 · #EFE8E9

Dunn-Edwards

Crystal Clear DE6008

ΔE 1.5 · #F4E9EA

Valspar

Helio Prism 1003-4C

ΔE 1.5 · #F4E8E9

Kilz

Blushing White TB-21

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE7E5

Benjamin Moore

Venetian 2114-70

ΔE 1.8 · #EDE8E6

Dulux

Porcelain Quarter S05D1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #EDE2E0

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 1.9 · #EEE9E7

Sherwin-Williams

Snowbound SW7004

ΔE 3.5 · #EDEAE5

IKEA

IKEA002 2

ΔE 3.7 · #EFE8E1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 3.8 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5 · #EAE9E1

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.3 · #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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFE6E6

#E6EFEF

Analogous

#EFE6EB

#EFE6E6

#EFEBE6

Triadic

#EFE6E6

#E6EFE6

#E6E6EF

Split-Complementary

#EFE6E6

#E6EFEB

#E6EBEF

Tetradic

#EFE6E6

#EBEFE6

#E6EFEF

#EBE6EF

Monochromatic

#B38989

#D1B7B7

#EFE6E6

#F5EFEF

Rectangle

#EFE6E6

#EFEFE6

#E6EFEF

#E6E6EF

Compound

#EFE6E6

#EFEBE6

#E6EFEF

#E6EBEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2EBEB

#F5F0F0

#F9F7F7

Darker

#CBACAC

#A06363

#5E3838

Saturation

#ECE9E9

#EFE6E6

#F7DEDE

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

17.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE6E6

#EAE9E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE6E6

#E8E8E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE6E6

#EFE6E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Whisper 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

#F3D9C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE6E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0DEEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#AFCFCF

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: #EFE6E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE6E6;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper: #EFE6E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper': '#EFE6E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE6E6] text-[#EFE6E6]

SCSS

$whisper: #EFE6E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE6E6?

#EFE6E6 is Whisper, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE6E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Whisper?

Whisper 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 Whisper?

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

Where can I download Whisper?

You can download Whisper 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 Whisper?

The hex code is #EFE6E6. In RGB it's 239, 230, 230, and in HSL it's 0°, 22%, 92%.

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