PINKS

Think Pink

#E5A5C1

RGB 229, 165, 193 · HSL 334°, 55%, 77% · CMYK 0, 28, 16, 10

Think Pink is #E5A5C1 in HEX — rgb(229, 165, 193), hsl(334°, 55%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 16%, 10%).

Think Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 334°, 55%, 77%. 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#E5A5C1

RGB229, 165, 193

HSL334°, 55%, 77%

HSV334°, 28%, 90%

CMYK0, 28, 16, 10

Decimal15050177

CSS RGBrgb(229, 165, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(334, 55%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Think Pink DE5031

Exact match

Valspar

Pink Frenzy 1002-2A

ΔE 1.9 · #EBA7C4

Behr

Rose Silk 160C-3

ΔE 2.5 · #EAA4BF

Dulux

Pink Gin S48H3

ΔE 3 · #DEA3BB

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 2080-50

ΔE 3.8 · #E7A8BD

Vista Paint

Pepto C-1126

ΔE 3.9 · #E5A0B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Pepto 1127

ΔE 3.9 · #E8A2B9

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 4.3 · #EFA7BF

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 5 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.4 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 8.7 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.8 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15.3 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.4 · #BF7595

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.7 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 24.1 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#E5A5C1

#A4E5C9

Analogous

#E5A4E0

#E5A5C1

#E5A8A4

Triadic

#E5A5C1

#C0E5A4

#A4C0E5

Split-Complementary

#E5A5C1

#A4E5A8

#A4E0E5

Tetradic

#E5A5C1

#E0E5A4

#A4E5C9

#A8A4E5

Monochromatic

#BA366F

#D36997

#E5A5C1

#F6DFE9

#F9EBF1

Rectangle

#E5A5C1

#E5C9A4

#A4E5C9

#A4C0E5

Compound

#E5A5C1

#E5A8A4

#A4E5C9

#A4E0E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAB6CD

#ECCBDA

#F2E3E9

Darker

#D66596

#AD2B63

#67173A

Saturation

#CEBBC3

#E5A4C0

#F297BE

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5A5C1

#C0C0C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5A5C1

#B2B2BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5A5C1

#E2ABAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Think 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

#EBA8AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5A5C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8ADD0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#7ED0AC

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: #E5A5C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5A5C1;

CSS Variable

--color-think-pink: #E5A5C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'think-pink': '#E5A5C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5A5C1] text-[#E5A5C1]

SCSS

$think-pink: #E5A5C1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5A5C1?

#E5A5C1 is Think Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5A5C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Think Pink?

Think 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 Think Pink?

Think 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 Think Pink?

You can download Think 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 Think Pink?

The hex code is #E5A5C1. In RGB it's 229, 165, 193, and in HSL it's 334°, 55%, 77%.

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