PURPLES

Pink Wink

#E3B2F6

RGB 227, 178, 246 · HSL 283°, 79%, 83% · CMYK 8, 28, 0, 4

Pink Wink is #E3B2F6 in HEX — rgb(227, 178, 246), hsl(283°, 79%, 83%), cmyk(8%, 28%, 0%, 4%).

Pink Wink pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 79%, 83%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#E3B2F6

RGB227, 178, 246

HSL283°, 79%, 83%

HSV283°, 28%, 96%

CMYK8, 28, 0, 4

Decimal14922486

CSS RGBrgb(227, 178, 246)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 79%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Wink M120-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Favorite Lavender DE5997

ΔE 11.2 · #D3A5D6

Vista Paint

Very Violet K-3

ΔE 13.5 · #D2A8D4

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 14.2 · #E3A8D3

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 14.5 · #DBA3CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 14.7 · #C290C5

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 14.8 · #C0A2D1

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 15.3 · #ECA9D4

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 18.3 · #CBACD0

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 20.4 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 20.9 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 27.8 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 29.8 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 30.4 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 33.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 33.5 · #BCCEE6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E3B2F6

#C5F6B1

Analogous

#C0B1F6

#E3B2F6

#F6B1E7

Triadic

#E3B2F6

#F6E2B1

#B1F6E2

Split-Complementary

#E3B2F6

#E7F6B1

#B1F6C0

Tetradic

#E3B2F6

#F6C0B1

#C5F6B1

#B1E7F6

Monochromatic

#B028E6

#C96DEE

#E3B2F6

#F7E8FC

Rectangle

#E3B2F6

#F6B1C5

#C5F6B1

#B1F6E2

Compound

#E3B2F6

#F6B1E7

#C5F6B1

#B1F6C0

Variations

Lighter

#E8C1F8

#EDD4F6

#F3E7F8

Darker

#C862F0

#A00FDA

#5E0681

Saturation

#D8C9DE

#E2B1F6

#E4ADFA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B2F6

#BECBF6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B2F6

#BCBCEF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B2F6

#DDC0BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Wink carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#EAB2D4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B2F6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B7F8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9EE681

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E3B2F6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B2F6;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-wink: #E3B2F6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-wink': '#E3B2F6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B2F6] text-[#E3B2F6]

SCSS

$pink-wink: #E3B2F6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B2F6?

#E3B2F6 is Pink Wink, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E3B2F6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Wink?

Pink Wink works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Pink Wink?

Pink Wink pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pink Wink?

You can download Pink Wink 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 Wink?

The hex code is #E3B2F6. In RGB it's 227, 178, 246, and in HSL it's 283°, 79%, 83%.

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