PINKS

Pink

#E4BCB4

RGB 228, 188, 180 · HSL 10°, 47%, 80% · CMYK 0, 18, 21, 11

Pink is #E4BCB4 in HEX — rgb(228, 188, 180), hsl(10°, 47%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 21%, 11%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 10°, 47%, 80%. 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#E4BCB4

RGB228, 188, 180

HSL10°, 47%, 80%

HSV10°, 21%, 89%

CMYK0, 18, 21, 11

Decimal14990516

CSS RGBrgb(228, 188, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 47%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sweet Peach 1065-4

ΔE 0.9 · #E2BCB3

Benjamin Moore

Coral 2173-50

ΔE 1.2 · #E3B9B1

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 1.9 · #E2BEB4

Valspar

Semi-Precious 2001-8B

ΔE 1.9 · #E0BCB2

Vista Paint

Miniature Posey C-117

ΔE 2.1 · #E3BEB9

Dulux

Fair Maiden S07E2

ΔE 2.2 · #E8C2B9

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 2.3 · #E3B7B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Miniature Posey 118

ΔE 2.3 · #E5BEBA

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 2.9 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.2 · #E2BCAE

Behr

Melted Ice Cream 220E-3

ΔE 3.7 · #DEB6B4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.7 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 7.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.8 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.5 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.6 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

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

#E4BCB4

#B4DCE4

Analogous

#E4B4C4

#E4BCB4

#E4D4B4

Triadic

#E4BCB4

#B4E4BC

#BCB4E4

Split-Complementary

#E4BCB4

#B4E4D4

#B4C4E4

Tetradic

#E4BCB4

#C4E4B4

#B4DCE4

#D4B4E4

Monochromatic

#BB5844

#D08A7C

#E4BCB4

#F8EEEC

Rectangle

#E4BCB4

#DCE4B4

#B4DCE4

#BCB4E4

Compound

#E4BCB4

#E4D4B4

#B4DCE4

#B4C4E4

Variations

Lighter

#E9C9C3

#EDD8D4

#F3E9E7

Darker

#D18576

#AA4A36

#652A1E

Saturation

#D3C7C5

#E4BCB4

#F1B3A7

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4BCB4

#CFCAB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4BCB4

#C4C4B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4BCB4

#E3BCBE

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

#EABAA2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4BCB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8BFC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#8DC3CE

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 · 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 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: #E4BCB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4BCB4;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #E4BCB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#E4BCB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4BCB4] text-[#E4BCB4]

SCSS

$pink: #E4BCB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4BCB4?

#E4BCB4 is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E4BCB4 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 #E4BCB4. In RGB it's 228, 188, 180, and in HSL it's 10°, 47%, 80%.

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