PINKS

Brighton

#E5B3AF

RGB 229, 179, 175 · HSL 4°, 51%, 79% · CMYK 0, 22, 24, 10

Brighton is #E5B3AF in HEX — rgb(229, 179, 175), hsl(4°, 51%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 24%, 10%).

Brighton pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 4°, 51%, 79%. 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#E5B3AF

RGB229, 179, 175

HSL4°, 51%, 79%

HSV4°, 24%, 90%

CMYK0, 22, 24, 10

Decimal15053743

CSS RGBrgb(229, 179, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 51%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Brighton 1291

Exact match

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 0.6 · #E6B4AF

Dulux

Stormy Pink S06E3

ΔE 1.3 · #E3B3AD

Valspar

Faithful Rose 2001-6B

ΔE 1.8 · #EAB6B4

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 2.7 · #E3B7B1

PPG

Strawberry Mousse 1051-3

ΔE 3 · #E9B3B4

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 3.2 · #DFB5B0

Vista Paint

Pinkathon C-60

ΔE 3.3 · #EFBCB8

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 3.3 · #ECB7B8

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 3.4 · #EEB5AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Pinkathon 61

ΔE 3.9 · #F1BDBA

Kilz

Warm Shawl LA230-02

ΔE 6.3 · #ECC3BF

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 11.6 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 13.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 17.4 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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

#E5B3AF

#AEE1E5

Analogous

#E5AEC6

#E5B3AF

#E5CDAE

Triadic

#E5B3AF

#AEE5B2

#B2AEE5

Split-Complementary

#E5B3AF

#AEE5CD

#AEC6E5

Tetradic

#E5B3AF

#C6E5AE

#AEE1E5

#CDAEE5

Monochromatic

#BD463D

#D27B74

#E5B3AF

#F8E9E8

#F9EDEC

Rectangle

#E5B3AF

#E1E5AE

#AEE1E5

#B2AEE5

Compound

#E5B3AF

#E5CDAE

#AEE1E5

#AEC6E5

Variations

Lighter

#EAC1BE

#EDD3D1

#F3E6E6

Darker

#D3766F

#AD3931

#66201B

Saturation

#D2C2C1

#E5B2AE

#F2A6A1

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

1.84:1

Fail

vs Black

11.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5B3AF

#CBC6AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5B3AF

#BDBDB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5B3AF

#E4B4B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Brighton 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

#EBB39E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5B3AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B8C3

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.

#87CBD0

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: #E5B3AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5B3AF;

CSS Variable

--color-brighton: #E5B3AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brighton': '#E5B3AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5B3AF] text-[#E5B3AF]

SCSS

$brighton: #E5B3AF;

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#DEB4AA · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5B3AF?

#E5B3AF is Brighton, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E5B3AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brighton?

Brighton 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 Brighton?

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

Where can I download Brighton?

You can download Brighton 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 Brighton?

The hex code is #E5B3AF. In RGB it's 229, 179, 175, and in HSL it's 4°, 51%, 79%.

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