REDS

Pink Ginger

#CFA699

RGB 207, 166, 153 · HSL 14°, 36%, 71% · CMYK 0, 20, 26, 19

Pink Ginger is #CFA699 in HEX — rgb(207, 166, 153), hsl(14°, 36%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 19%).

Pink Ginger pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 14°, 36%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CFA699

RGB207, 166, 153

HSL14°, 36%, 71%

HSV14°, 26%, 81%

CMYK0, 20, 26, 19

Decimal13608601

CSS RGBrgb(207, 166, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 36%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 1.9 · #CCA195

Vista Paint

Warm Sands K-1100

ΔE 2.6 · #D7A99B

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 3.1 · #D0A292

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 3.1 · #C59F91

PPG

Just Rosey 1061-4

ΔE 3.5 · #C4A295

Benjamin Moore

Palmetto 1188

ΔE 3.8 · #CB9D8F

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Laurel historic-mountain-laurel

ΔE 3.8 · #D7AE9C

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 3.9 · #D6A496

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 3.9 · #C5A598

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 4.3 · #D2A994

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.7 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 10.2 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 14.4 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 14.6 · #BA9873

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 16.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#CFA699

#9AC3D0

Analogous

#D09AA9

#CFA699

#D0C19A

Triadic

#CFA699

#9AD0A7

#A79AD0

Split-Complementary

#CFA699

#9AD0C1

#9AA9D0

Tetradic

#CFA699

#A9D09A

#9AC3D0

#C19AD0

Monochromatic

#8E5443

#B77966

#CFA699

#E8D4CE

#F7F0EE

Rectangle

#CFA699

#C3D09A

#9AC3D0

#A79AD0

Compound

#CFA699

#D0C19A

#9AC3D0

#9AA9D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9B8AF

#E0CBC5

#ECE2DF

Darker

#BA7B67

#8B4F3C

#522D22

Saturation

#BDB1AD

#D0A79A

#E79A83

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA699

#BBB499

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA699

#AEAE9B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA699

#CFA5A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pink Ginger carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DBA98E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA699

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8AEB2

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.

#7BAAB9

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: #CFA699;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA699;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-ginger: #CFA699;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-ginger': '#CFA699' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA699] text-[#CFA699]

SCSS

$pink-ginger: #CFA699;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA699?

#CFA699 is Pink Ginger, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA699 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Ginger?

Pink Ginger works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Pink Ginger?

Pink Ginger pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Ginger?

You can download Pink Ginger 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 Pink Ginger?

The hex code is #CFA699. In RGB it's 207, 166, 153, and in HSL it's 14°, 36%, 71%.

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