REDS

Pelican Pink

#E2A395

RGB 226, 163, 149 · HSL 11°, 57%, 74% · CMYK 0, 28, 34, 11

Pelican Pink is #E2A395 in HEX — rgb(226, 163, 149), hsl(11°, 57%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 34%, 11%).

Pelican Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 57%, 74%. 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#E2A395

RGB226, 163, 149

HSL11°, 57%, 74%

HSV11°, 34%, 89%

CMYK0, 28, 34, 11

Decimal14853013

CSS RGBrgb(226, 163, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 57%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pelican Pink S07F4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 2.3 · #E5A192

Benjamin Moore

Custis CW-215

ΔE 2.5 · #DF9D8E

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E5A090

Valspar

Salmon Run 2002-6B

ΔE 3.2 · #DC9E95

Behr

Coral Cloud M200-4

ΔE 3.2 · #E8A49B

Vista Paint

Tuscan Trail K-1124

ΔE 3.9 · #EBADA1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 4 · #EAAA96

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 4.6 · #ECABA3

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 5.5 · #D6A496

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 6 · #F0AFA8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.1 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.3 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11.9 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.7 · #C1876B

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 14 · #E3BEA4

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

#E2A395

#97D5E2

Analogous

#E297AF

#E2A395

#E2CB97

Triadic

#E2A395

#97E2A5

#A597E2

Split-Complementary

#E2A395

#97E2CB

#97AFE2

Tetradic

#E2A395

#AFE297

#97D5E2

#CB97E2

Monochromatic

#B04830

#D2715B

#E2A395

#F3D9D3

#FAEEEB

Rectangle

#E2A395

#D5E297

#97D5E2

#A597E2

Compound

#E2A395

#E2CB97

#97D5E2

#97AFE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8B7AC

#EACBC4

#F1E2DF

Darker

#D57059

#A93F27

#642315

Saturation

#C8B6B1

#E2A597

#F19C89

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2A395

#C3BB94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2A395

#B0B097

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2A395

#E1A2A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Pelican 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

#E9A78B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2A395

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6ACAF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#73BDCE

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: #E2A395;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2A395;

CSS Variable

--color-pelican-pink: #E2A395;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pelican-pink': '#E2A395' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2A395] text-[#E2A395]

SCSS

$pelican-pink: #E2A395;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2A395?

#E2A395 is Pelican Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E2A395 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pelican Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Pelican Pink?

Pelican 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 Pelican Pink?

You can download Pelican 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 Pelican Pink?

The hex code is #E2A395. In RGB it's 226, 163, 149, and in HSL it's 11°, 57%, 74%.

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