PINKS

Pink

#E288C1

RGB 226, 136, 193 · HSL 322°, 61%, 71% · CMYK 0, 40, 15, 11

Pink is #E288C1 in HEX — rgb(226, 136, 193), hsl(322°, 61%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 15%, 11%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 61%, 71%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E288C1

RGB226, 136, 193

HSL322°, 61%, 71%

HSV322°, 40%, 89%

CMYK0, 40, 15, 11

Decimal14846145

CSS RGBrgb(226, 136, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 61%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glow Pink M150-4

ΔE 1.8 · #DE88C2

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 4.1 · #DC7FB4

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 4.4 · #D687BE

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 4.5 · #DC7CB5

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 6.1 · #E47CB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 8 · #E79ACB

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 8.1 · #E599C9

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 9.5 · #C37CB3

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 10.9 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.5 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 16.9 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 18.2 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.2 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 22.3 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27.2 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 41.5 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#E288C1

#88E2A9

Analogous

#D688E2

#E288C1

#E28894

Triadic

#E288C1

#C1E288

#88C1E2

Split-Complementary

#E288C1

#94E288

#88E2D6

Tetradic

#E288C1

#E2D688

#88E2A9

#8894E2

Monochromatic

#A8297A

#D34AA1

#E288C1

#F1C6E1

#FAEAF4

Rectangle

#E288C1

#E2A988

#88E2A9

#88C1E2

Compound

#E288C1

#E28894

#88E2A9

#88E2D6

Variations

Lighter

#E8A0CD

#EABCD9

#F0DAE8

Darker

#D74AA4

#A62175

#631145

Saturation

#C3A8B9

#E288C1

#F17AC5

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E288C1

#AEB2C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E288C1

#9C9CBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E288C1

#DD9594

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

#E993AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E288C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D698D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#65CE8C

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: #E288C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E288C1;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #E288C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#E288C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E288C1] text-[#E288C1]

SCSS

$pink: #E288C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E288C1?

#E288C1 is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E288C1 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 #E288C1. In RGB it's 226, 136, 193, and in HSL it's 322°, 61%, 71%.

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