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Flamingo

#E48F6A

RGB 228, 143, 106 · HSL 18°, 69%, 65% · CMYK 0, 37, 54, 11

Flamingo is #E48F6A in HEX — rgb(228, 143, 106), hsl(18°, 69%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 54%, 11%).

Flamingo pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 69%, 65%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E48F6A

RGB228, 143, 106

HSL18°, 69%, 65%

HSV18°, 54%, 89%

CMYK0, 37, 54, 11

Decimal14978922

CSS RGBrgb(228, 143, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 69%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Flamingo 075

Exact match

Dulux

Gypsy S08G6

ΔE 1.2 · #E58F68

Dunn-Edwards

La Terra DE5172

ΔE 1.8 · #EA936E

Valspar

Toasted Apricot 2006-3B

ΔE 2 · #E38F66

Behr

Roasted Seeds M220-5

ΔE 3.4 · #E5966F

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 3.5 · #E2946F

PPG

Warm Welcome 1194-5

ΔE 4.4 · #EA9073

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 5.8 · #E09673

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer's End 1017

ΔE 5.8 · #DC9367

Kilz

Spiced Orange LC130-01

ΔE 6 · #E0976B

Vista Paint

Trumpet Flower C-1036

ΔE 6.2 · #E19874

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 9.7 · #F7A879

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 10.6 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 11.4 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 13.3 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 14.6 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E48F6A

#68BEE3

Analogous

#E36881

#E48F6A

#E3CB68

Triadic

#E48F6A

#68E38D

#8D68E3

Split-Complementary

#E48F6A

#68E3CB

#6881E3

Tetradic

#E48F6A

#81E368

#68BEE3

#CB68E3

Monochromatic

#97411C

#D75C28

#E48F6A

#EFBEA9

#FBEFE9

Rectangle

#E48F6A

#BEE368

#68BEE3

#8D68E3

Compound

#E48F6A

#E3CB68

#68BEE3

#6881E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9A486

#E9BDAA

#EFDAD1

Darker

#DD612C

#A03F16

#5F240B

Saturation

#B89E93

#E38D68

#F1885A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.49:1

Fail

vs Black

8.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E48F6A

#BDB067

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E48F6A

#A2A270

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E48F6A

#E38C94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Flamingo reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#EA986B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E48F6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#D89D8F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#4AA8D0

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: #E48F6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #E48F6A;

CSS Variable

--color-flamingo: #E48F6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'flamingo': '#E48F6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E48F6A] text-[#E48F6A]

SCSS

$flamingo: #E48F6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E48F6A?

#E48F6A is Flamingo, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E48F6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Flamingo?

Flamingo works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Flamingo?

Flamingo pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Flamingo?

You can download Flamingo 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 Flamingo?

The hex code is #E48F6A. In RGB it's 228, 143, 106, and in HSL it's 18°, 69%, 65%.

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