PINKS

Simply Pink

#B48994

RGB 180, 137, 148 · HSL 345°, 22%, 62% · CMYK 0, 24, 18, 29

Simply Pink is #B48994 in HEX — rgb(180, 137, 148), hsl(345°, 22%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 18%, 29%).

Simply Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 345°, 22%, 62%. 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#B48994

RGB180, 137, 148

HSL345°, 22%, 62%

HSV345°, 24%, 71%

CMYK0, 24, 18, 29

Decimal11831700

CSS RGBrgb(180, 137, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 22%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Simply Pink S01E4

Exact match

Behr

Warm Comfort 190F-4

ΔE 1.6 · #B08591

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 1.7 · #B08693

Vista Paint

Rose Antiqua K-1146

ΔE 2.1 · #B78792

Hallman-Lindsay

Punch Of Pink 113

ΔE 2.2 · #B68692

Valspar

New Bud 1006-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #B1828D

Sherwin-Williams

Audrey's Blush SW9001

ΔE 4.3 · #AE8087

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.5 · #B0909F

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 5.9 · #B8808D

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Meadow DE6025

ΔE 6.3 · #C4989E

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.8 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Sulking Room Pink 295

ΔE 10.5 · #A0837F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.1 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 15.3 · #B6A39C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.6 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 17.8 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#B48994

#89B3A9

Analogous

#B389A9

#B48994

#B39389

Triadic

#B48994

#93B389

#8993B3

Split-Complementary

#B48994

#89B393

#89A9B3

Tetradic

#B48994

#A9B389

#89B3A9

#9389B3

Monochromatic

#644049

#925D6B

#B48994

#D1B7BE

#EFE6E8

Rectangle

#B48994

#B3A989

#89B3A9

#8993B3

Compound

#B48994

#B39389

#89B3A9

#89A9B3

Variations

Lighter

#C3A0A9

#D0BABF

#E2D8DA

Darker

#9C6170

#6C424C

#3F262C

Saturation

#A4989B

#B38993

#D96381

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.95:1

Deuteranopia

#B48994

#9C9A94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48994

#919193

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48994

#B28C8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Simply Pink 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

#C6938A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48994

Daylight 5500K

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

#B498AE

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.

#68A595

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #B48994;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48994;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-pink: #B48994;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-pink': '#B48994' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48994] text-[#B48994]

SCSS

$simply-pink: #B48994;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48994?

#B48994 is Simply Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B48994 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simply Pink?

Simply Pink 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 Simply Pink?

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

Where can I download Simply Pink?

You can download Simply Pink 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 Simply Pink?

The hex code is #B48994. In RGB it's 180, 137, 148, and in HSL it's 345°, 22%, 62%.

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