PINKS

Underwater Flare

#E78EA5

RGB 231, 142, 165 · HSL 344°, 65%, 73% · CMYK 0, 39, 29, 9

Underwater Flare is #E78EA5 in HEX — rgb(231, 142, 165), hsl(344°, 65%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 29%, 9%).

Underwater Flare pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 65%, 73%. 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#E78EA5

RGB231, 142, 165

HSL344°, 65%, 73%

HSV344°, 39%, 91%

CMYK0, 39, 29, 9

Decimal15175333

CSS RGBrgb(231, 142, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 65%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coral Serenade 180D-4

ΔE 3 · #E1899C

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 3.4 · #EB92A3

Valspar

Flower Girl 1005-1C

ΔE 3.9 · #F398AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 5.1 · #D98899

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2081-40

ΔE 5.2 · #DD8D9C

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 5.4 · #EA899A

PPG

Primrose 1182-5

ΔE 5.5 · #D6859F

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 5.7 · #D4839A

Vista Paint

Rosey Bouquet K-706

ΔE 5.9 · #DA8C9B

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 6.3 · #E398AF

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 9.4 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11.9 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.2 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.1 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 31.1 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#E78EA5

#8DE7CF

Analogous

#E78DD2

#E78EA5

#E7A28D

Triadic

#E78EA5

#A5E78D

#8DA5E7

Split-Complementary

#E78EA5

#8DE7A2

#8DD2E7

Tetradic

#E78EA5

#D2E78D

#8DE7CF

#A28DE7

Monochromatic

#B5264C

#DA4E73

#E78EA5

#F4CDD7

#FBEAEE

Rectangle

#E78EA5

#E7CF8D

#8DE7CF

#8DA5E7

Compound

#E78EA5

#E7A28D

#8DE7CF

#8DD2E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECA4B7

#EDBFCB

#F2DCE2

Darker

#DD4D73

#B01D44

#680F27

Saturation

#C8ADB4

#E78DA5

#F381A0

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E78EA5

#B8B5A3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E78EA5

#A2A2A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E78EA5

#E49497

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Underwater Flare 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

#ED9797

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E78EA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DA9CBB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#69D4B7

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: #E78EA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #E78EA5;

CSS Variable

--color-underwater-flare: #E78EA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'underwater-flare': '#E78EA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E78EA5] text-[#E78EA5]

SCSS

$underwater-flare: #E78EA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E78EA5?

#E78EA5 is Underwater Flare, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E78EA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Underwater Flare?

Underwater Flare 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 Underwater Flare?

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

Where can I download Underwater Flare?

You can download Underwater Flare 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 Underwater Flare?

The hex code is #E78EA5. In RGB it's 231, 142, 165, and in HSL it's 344°, 65%, 73%.

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