PINKS

Pink

#D9A6BC

RGB 217, 166, 188 · HSL 334°, 40%, 75% · CMYK 0, 24, 13, 15

Pink is #D9A6BC in HEX — rgb(217, 166, 188), hsl(334°, 40%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 13%, 15%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 40%, 75%. 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#D9A6BC

RGB217, 166, 188

HSL334°, 40%, 75%

HSV334°, 24%, 85%

CMYK0, 24, 13, 15

Decimal14263996

CSS RGBrgb(217, 166, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 40%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2083-50

ΔE 1.9 · #DDABC2

Dulux

Gizmo S48G3

ΔE 2 · #D3A1B6

Valspar

Dawn's Reveal 1005-4A

ΔE 2.6 · #DFADC4

Vista Paint

Pink Beauty C-1149

ΔE 2.7 · #DBA6C1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Beauty 1150

ΔE 2.8 · #DCA7C2

Behr

Rose Pottery S150-3

ΔE 3.8 · #D39CB4

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebay SW6563

ΔE 4.9 · #CB9AAD

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 5 · #E3A4B8

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Mauve DE5016

ΔE 5 · #E4B3CC

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.1 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 7.9 · #C795B4

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.2 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.9 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 17.1 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 19 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.3 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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 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

#D9A6BC

#A6D9C3

Analogous

#D9A6D5

#D9A6BC

#D9A9A6

Triadic

#D9A6BC

#BCD9A6

#A6BCD9

Split-Complementary

#D9A6BC

#A6D9A9

#A6D5D9

Tetradic

#D9A6BC

#D5D9A6

#A6D9C3

#A9A6D9

Monochromatic

#A1456D

#C27094

#D9A6BC

#F0DBE4

#F7EDF2

Rectangle

#D9A6BC

#D9C3A6

#A6D9C3

#A6BCD9

Compound

#D9A6BC

#D9A9A6

#A6D9C3

#A6D5D9

Variations

Lighter

#E0B8C9

#E6CCD7

#EFE2E8

Darker

#C46E93

#973B63

#592139

Saturation

#C7B8BE

#D9A6BC

#EC93B9

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9A6BC

#BBBBBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9A6BC

#B0B0B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9A6BC

#D6ABAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#E2A9A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9A6BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFAECC

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.

#83C2A7

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: #D9A6BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9A6BC;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #D9A6BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#D9A6BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9A6BC] text-[#D9A6BC]

SCSS

$pink: #D9A6BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9A6BC?

#D9A6BC is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9A6BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #D9A6BC. In RGB it's 217, 166, 188, and in HSL it's 334°, 40%, 75%.

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