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Early

#F1E5DD

RGB 241, 229, 221 · HSL 24°, 42%, 91% · CMYK 0, 5, 8, 5

Early is #F1E5DD in HEX — rgb(241, 229, 221), hsl(24°, 42%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 8%, 5%).

Early pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 24°, 42%, 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#F1E5DD

RGB241, 229, 221

HSL24°, 42%, 91%

HSV24°, 8%, 95%

CMYK0, 5, 8, 5

Decimal15853021

CSS RGBrgb(241, 229, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(24, 42%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Early 2096-70

Exact match

PPG

Winter Wedding 1054-1

ΔE 0.5 · #F1E4DC

Valspar

Origami 7001-6

ΔE 0.8 · #EFE5DD

Hallman-Lindsay

White Meadow 1055

ΔE 0.9 · #F2E7DE

Dulux

Blossom Time Quarter S08D1Q

ΔE 1 · #F1E5DF

Dunn-Edwards

Ancient Scroll DE6092

ΔE 1.2 · #F5E6DE

Behr

Eurolinen 250E-1

ΔE 1.3 · #F1E7DD

Vista Paint

Merlins Beard C-123

ΔE 1.5 · #EFE2D8

Sherwin-Williams

Intimate White SW6322

ΔE 1.7 · #F0E1D8

IKEA

IKEA026 26

ΔE 1.9 · #EBE0D9

Kilz

Windmill White TB-10

ΔE 1.9 · #EEE7DE

Dutch Boy

Dove White DCP-0018

ΔE 3.3 · #E9E6DF

Farrow & Ball

Strong White 2001

ΔE 3.7 · #E5E0DB

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 4.1 · #EAE9E1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 6.8 · #FAF4E3

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

#F1E5DD

#DEEAF2

Analogous

#F2DEE0

#F1E5DD

#F2F0DE

Triadic

#F1E5DD

#DEF2E6

#E6DEF2

Split-Complementary

#F1E5DD

#DEF2F0

#DEE0F2

Tetradic

#F1E5DD

#E0F2DE

#DEEAF2

#F0DEF2

Monochromatic

#C59372

#DCBDA8

#F1E5DD

#F8F1ED

Rectangle

#F1E5DD

#EAF2DE

#DEEAF2

#E6DEF2

Compound

#F1E5DD

#F2F0DE

#DEEAF2

#DEE0F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4EBE5

#F6F0EC

#F9F6F5

Darker

#D8B49B

#BA7445

#6E4326

Saturation

#EBE7E5

#F2E6DE

#F8E5D8

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

16.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E5DD

#EBE8DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E5DD

#E7E7DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E5DD

#F1E4E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Early 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

#F4D8C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E5DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DDE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

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.

#A8C4D6

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: #F1E5DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E5DD;

CSS Variable

--color-early: #F1E5DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'early': '#F1E5DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E5DD] text-[#F1E5DD]

SCSS

$early: #F1E5DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E5DD?

#F1E5DD is Early, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E5DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Early?

Early 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 Early?

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

Where can I download Early?

You can download Early 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 Early?

The hex code is #F1E5DD. In RGB it's 241, 229, 221, and in HSL it's 24°, 42%, 91%.

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