#E2C7C6
- Brightness
- 207.3
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 2°, 33%, 83%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 82.4, 9.3, 4.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 12%, 12%, 11%
- PNG size
- 5.6 KB
- Tone / Feel
- light, soft warm hue
Black text
13.22:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
1.59:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (13.22:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #E2C7C6
Common Name: Rose Lace (Benjamin Moore)
RGB: 226, 199, 198
HSL: ~0°, 33%, 83%
Contrast Ratios:
Against White: 1.9 (Fail AA)
Against Black: 7.7 (Pass AAA)
Mood & Usage
This gentle dusty pink evokes softness and calm, blending warmth with understated elegance. Popular in visual arts and design for creating romantic or vintage atmospheres, it carries a subtle nostalgic charm. Its muted tone suggests delicacy without being overly feminine, making it a versatile choice for interiors, fashion, and branding.
Close Named Matches:
- Benjamin Moore - Rose Lace (#E2C7C6) — Exact match, ΔE=0.00
- Behr - Pink Water (#E2C9C5), ΔE=1.78
- Jotun - Dreamy (#E0C9CE), ΔE=3.60
- BS 2660 - Shell Pink / Columbine (#E7C6BF), ΔE=4.03
- Munsell - 10rp 8/3.0 (#E0C3C4), ΔE=1.77
Why Designers Use It.
- This dusty pink shade is favored in design for its ability to impart warmth without overwhelming saturation. It functions as a subtle bridge between beige and pink, offering softness that works well in textiles, interiors, and packaging.
- Its muted quality often aligns with vintage or retro aesthetics, making it popular for nostalgic branding and visual art styles that seek understated elegance.
- In manufacturing and material design, it often appears in ceramics, cosmetics (blush tones), and fashion fabrics where gentle warmth is desired without strong color contrast.
- Regionally, dusty pinks like this have gained traction in Western contemporary interiors and Scandinavian design for their natural, cozy feel. They hint at early morning light or fading rose petals—both natural inspirations that resonate with users seeking calm and refinement.
- In digital design and software UI, such shades are used sparingly as accent colors to soften interfaces without compromising readability or clarity.