REDS

Pelican Pink

#E2A695

RGB 226, 166, 149 · HSL 13°, 57%, 74% · CMYK 0, 27, 34, 11

Pelican Pink is #E2A695 in HEX — rgb(226, 166, 149), hsl(13°, 57%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 34%, 11%).

Pelican Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 13°, 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#E2A695

RGB226, 166, 149

HSL13°, 57%, 74%

HSV13°, 34%, 89%

CMYK0, 27, 34, 11

Decimal14853781

CSS RGBrgb(226, 166, 149)

CSS HSLhsl(13, 57%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pelican Pink S07F4

ΔE 2 · #E2A395

Benjamin Moore

Georgia 031

ΔE 2.6 · #EAAA9B

Dunn-Edwards

Cedarville DE5185

ΔE 2.9 · #DDA896

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 3 · #EAAA96

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 3.1 · #E7A993

Behr

Peach Shortcake M210-4

ΔE 3.1 · #EBAE9B

Kilz

Orange Ginger LB150-02

ΔE 3.6 · #DAA48E

Vista Paint

Timber Ridge K-1092

ΔE 3.6 · #EAAC96

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 4.1 · #E5A090

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 4.9 · #D6A496

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 6.5 · #F2B8A7

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.1 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 12.2 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.1 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.5 · #C1876B

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 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

#E2A695

#97D2E2

Analogous

#E297AC

#E2A695

#E2CD97

Triadic

#E2A695

#97E2A7

#A797E2

Split-Complementary

#E2A695

#97E2CD

#97ACE2

Tetradic

#E2A695

#ACE297

#97D2E2

#CD97E2

Monochromatic

#B04C30

#D2755B

#E2A695

#F3DAD3

#FAEEEB

Rectangle

#E2A695

#D2E297

#97D2E2

#A797E2

Compound

#E2A695

#E2CD97

#97D2E2

#97ACE2

Variations

Lighter

#E8B9AC

#EACCC4

#F1E3DF

Darker

#D57459

#A94327

#642615

Saturation

#C8B6B1

#E2A797

#F19F89

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2A695

#C5BC94

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2A695

#B2B297

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2A695

#E1A5A9

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

#E9A98B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2A695

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6AEAF

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.

#73BACE

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: #E2A695;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2A695;

CSS Variable

--color-pelican-pink: #E2A695;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pelican-pink': '#E2A695' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2A695] text-[#E2A695]

SCSS

$pelican-pink: #E2A695;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2A695?

#E2A695 is Pelican Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E2A695 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 #E2A695. In RGB it's 226, 166, 149, and in HSL it's 13°, 57%, 74%.

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