PINKS

Pinky Pickle

#B96D8E

RGB 185, 109, 142 · HSL 334°, 35%, 58% · CMYK 0, 41, 23, 27

Pinky Pickle is #B96D8E in HEX — rgb(185, 109, 142), hsl(334°, 35%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 23%, 27%).

Pinky Pickle pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 35%, 58%. 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#B96D8E

RGB185, 109, 142

HSL334°, 35%, 58%

HSV334°, 41%, 73%

CMYK0, 41, 23, 27

Decimal12152206

CSS RGBrgb(185, 109, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 35%, 58%)

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ΔE 4.4 · #AD6282

Dulux

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ΔE 4.5 · #C67593

Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE 4.9 · #BB779A

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ΔE 5.5 · #B16D85

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ΔE 6.1 · #C47B95

PPG

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ΔE 6.1 · #C86E94

Farrow & Ball

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ΔE 7.8 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

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RAL

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ΔE 33.6 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B96D8E

#6EB999

Analogous

#B96EB4

#B96D8E

#B9736E

Triadic

#B96D8E

#8FB96E

#6E8FB9

Split-Complementary

#B96D8E

#6EB973

#6EB4B9

Tetradic

#B96D8E

#B4B96E

#6EB999

#736EB9

Monochromatic

#602E44

#944769

#B96D8E

#D2A2B7

#EBD6DF

Rectangle

#B96D8E

#B9996E

#6EB999

#6E8FB9

Compound

#B96D8E

#B9736E

#6EB999

#6EB4B9

Variations

Lighter

#C78BA5

#D2ACBC

#E3D0D8

Darker

#A24B71

#71324D

#421C2D

Saturation

#9F8992

#B96E8F

#DC4C8A

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.64:1

Deuteranopia

#B96D8E

#908F8D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B96D8E

#7E7E8A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B96D8E

#B67576

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinky Pickle 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

#CA7E86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B96D8E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B783AA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#58A383

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: #B96D8E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B96D8E;

CSS Variable

--color-pinky-pickle: #B96D8E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinky-pickle': '#B96D8E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B96D8E] text-[#B96D8E]

SCSS

$pinky-pickle: #B96D8E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B96D8E?

#B96D8E is Pinky Pickle, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B96D8E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinky Pickle?

Pinky Pickle 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 Pinky Pickle?

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

Where can I download Pinky Pickle?

You can download Pinky Pickle 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 Pinky Pickle?

The hex code is #B96D8E. In RGB it's 185, 109, 142, and in HSL it's 334°, 35%, 58%.

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