REDS

Pastel Pink

#DEA5A4

RGB 222, 165, 164 · HSL 1°, 47%, 76% · CMYK 0, 26, 26, 13

Pastel Pink is #DEA5A4 in HEX — rgb(222, 165, 164), hsl(1°, 47%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 26%, 13%).

Pastel Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 1°, 47%, 76%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DEA5A4

RGB222, 165, 164

HSL1°, 47%, 76%

HSV1°, 26%, 87%

CMYK0, 26, 26, 13

Decimal14591396

CSS RGBrgb(222, 165, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(1, 47%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Passive Pink S05F4

ΔE 2 · #DBA09E

Behr

Coral Fountain MQ4-3

ΔE 2.6 · #E1A5A0

PPG

Coral Cove 1057-4

ΔE 3.2 · #DDA69F

Valspar

Blushing 2002-4A

ΔE 3.9 · #EAACAE

Benjamin Moore

Palermo 1278

ΔE 4 · #D39B9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Ruby Eye 71

ΔE 4.9 · #D0A2A0

Vista Paint

Ruby Eye C-70

ΔE 5.1 · #CFA1A0

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 5.4 · #DE9B98

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 5.6 · #F0B3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 6.2 · #EEB5AF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.6 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.3 · #D6A496

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.6 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.5 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 16 · #B6A39C

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 18.8 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#DEA5A4

#A5DEDF

Analogous

#DFA5C1

#DEA5A4

#DFC3A5

Triadic

#DEA5A4

#A5DFA6

#A6A5DF

Split-Complementary

#DEA5A4

#A5DFC3

#A5C1DF

Tetradic

#DEA5A4

#C1DFA5

#A5DEDF

#C3A5DF

Monochromatic

#AC403E

#CA6E6D

#DEA5A4

#F3DEDD

#F8ECEC

Rectangle

#DEA5A4

#DEDFA5

#A5DEDF

#A6A5DF

Compound

#DEA5A4

#DFC3A5

#A5DEDF

#A5C1DF

Variations

Lighter

#E5B8B7

#E9CCCC

#F1E3E3

Darker

#CC6B6A

#A23533

#601E1C

Saturation

#CAB9B9

#DFA6A5

#EF9695

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEA5A4

#C0BBA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEA5A4

#B0B0A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEA5A4

#DDA6A9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pastel Pink 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

#E6A896

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEA5A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3ADBA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#81C8C9

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: #DEA5A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEA5A4;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-pink: #DEA5A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-pink': '#DEA5A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEA5A4] text-[#DEA5A4]

SCSS

$pastel-pink: #DEA5A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEA5A4?

#DEA5A4 is Pastel Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DEA5A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel Pink?

Pastel Pink 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 Pastel Pink?

You can download Pastel 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 Pastel Pink?

The hex code is #DEA5A4. In RGB it's 222, 165, 164, and in HSL it's 1°, 47%, 76%.

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