PINKS

Epsom

#EFEAE0

RGB 239, 234, 224 · HSL 40°, 32%, 91% · CMYK 0, 2, 6, 6

Epsom is #EFEAE0 in HEX — rgb(239, 234, 224), hsl(40°, 32%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 6%, 6%).

Epsom pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 40°, 32%, 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#EFEAE0

RGB239, 234, 224

HSL40°, 32%, 91%

HSV40°, 6%, 94%

CMYK0, 2, 6, 6

Decimal15723232

CSS RGBrgb(239, 234, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 32%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Epsom NZ9F1

Exact match

Behr

Pillar White UL150-9

ΔE 0.5 · #EFE9DF

Vista Paint

Campiello K-975

ΔE 0.6 · #F0EBE0

Sherwin-Williams

Shell White SW8917

ΔE 0.6 · #F0EBE0

PPG

Vanilla Milkshake 1015-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F1ECE2

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Anne's Lace 558

ΔE 0.7 · #F0ECE2

Dutch Boy

Child of Heaven DCP-0004

ΔE 0.9 · #F0ECE1

Kilz

Himalaya LJ240

ΔE 1.1 · #F0EADE

Benjamin Moore

Glacier AC-40

ΔE 1.1 · #EDEBE1

IKEA

IKEA006 6

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE7DD

Dunn-Edwards

Abstract White DE6232

ΔE 1.2 · #EDE9DD

Valspar

Polar White 7003-16

ΔE 1.2 · #F0EDE2

Colorhouse

Bisque .02 Bisque-02

ΔE 1.9 · #F0EEE2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 2.7 · #EAEAE4

Farrow & Ball

Pavilion Blue 252

ΔE 3 · #E5E7DC

RAL

Grey White 9002

ΔE 4.9 · #E7EBDA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EFEAE0

#E1E6EF

Analogous

#EFE3E1

#EFEAE0

#EDEFE1

Triadic

#EFEAE0

#E1EFEA

#EAE1EF

Split-Complementary

#EFEAE0

#E1EDEF

#E3E1EF

Tetradic

#EFEAE0

#E1EFE3

#E1E6EF

#EFE1ED

Monochromatic

#BBA67C

#D5C8AE

#EFEAE0

#F6F4EE

Rectangle

#EFEAE0

#E6EFE1

#E1E6EF

#EAE1EF

Compound

#EFEAE0

#EDEFE1

#E1E6EF

#E3E1EF

Variations

Lighter

#F3EFE7

#F5F2ED

#F9F8F5

Darker

#D1C1A2

#AC8F53

#66532F

Saturation

#EAE9E6

#EFEAE1

#F7EDD9

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFEAE0

#EEEBE1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFEAE0

#EBEBE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFEAE0

#F0E9EA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Epsom 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

#F3DCC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFEAE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E1E7

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.

#AEB9D1

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: #EFEAE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFEAE0;

CSS Variable

--color-epsom: #EFEAE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'epsom': '#EFEAE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFEAE0] text-[#EFEAE0]

SCSS

$epsom: #EFEAE0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFEAE0?

#EFEAE0 is Epsom, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFEAE0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Epsom?

Epsom 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 Epsom?

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

Where can I download Epsom?

You can download Epsom 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 Epsom?

The hex code is #EFEAE0. In RGB it's 239, 234, 224, and in HSL it's 40°, 32%, 91%.

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