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Pink Ginger

#CFA798

RGB 207, 167, 152 · HSL 16°, 36%, 70% · CMYK 0, 19, 27, 19

Pink Ginger is #CFA798 in HEX — rgb(207, 167, 152), hsl(16°, 36%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 27%, 19%).

Pink Ginger pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 36%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CFA798

RGB207, 167, 152

HSL16°, 36%, 70%

HSV16°, 27%, 81%

CMYK0, 19, 27, 19

Decimal13608856

CSS RGBrgb(207, 167, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 36%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Ginger PPU2-8

ΔE 1.1 · #CFA699

Vista Paint

Mountain Laurel C-1355

ΔE 2.2 · #CFA996

Dunn-Edwards

Musk DE6088

ΔE 2.7 · #CCA195

PPG

Sombrero Tan 16-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D1AC99

Dulux

The Boulevard S08E4

ΔE 3 · #D0A292

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain Laurel historic-mountain-laurel

ΔE 3 · #D7AE9C

Sherwin-Williams

Cabbage Rose SW0003

ΔE 3.2 · #C59F91

Kilz

Tan Blush LB230-01

ΔE 3.3 · #D2A994

Benjamin Moore

Vintage 1174

ΔE 3.5 · #D1AFA0

Valspar

Naked Clay 1008-10A

ΔE 3.8 · #C5A598

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.2 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Dead Salmon 28

ΔE 8.7 · #B49D8D

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.7 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Metal .02 Metal-02

ΔE 13.5 · #BDB091

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.7 · #BA9873

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 15.9 · #CAC4B0

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 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

#CFA798

#97BFCE

Analogous

#CE97A4

#CFA798

#CEC197

Triadic

#CFA798

#97CEA6

#A697CE

Split-Complementary

#CFA798

#97CEC1

#97A4CE

Tetradic

#CFA798

#A4CE97

#97BFCE

#C197CE

Monochromatic

#8B5541

#B67963

#CFA798

#E7D2CB

#F7F0EE

Rectangle

#CFA798

#BFCE97

#97BFCE

#A697CE

Compound

#CFA798

#CEC197

#97BFCE

#97A4CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8B8AC

#DFCBC3

#EBE1DD

Darker

#B97B64

#89503B

#512E21

Saturation

#BBAFAA

#CEA697

#E79A7E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFA798

#BBB598

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFA798

#AFAF9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFA798

#CFA6A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Pink Ginger reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DBAA8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFA798

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8AFB1

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.

#78A6B7

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: #CFA798;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFA798;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-ginger: #CFA798;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-ginger': '#CFA798' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFA798] text-[#CFA798]

SCSS

$pink-ginger: #CFA798;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFA798?

#CFA798 is Pink Ginger, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CFA798 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 kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pink Ginger?

Pink Ginger pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. 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 #CFA798. In RGB it's 207, 167, 152, and in HSL it's 16°, 36%, 70%.

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