PINKS

Positively Pink

#E7BFB6

RGB 231, 191, 182 · HSL 11°, 51%, 81% · CMYK 0, 17, 21, 9

Positively Pink is #E7BFB6 in HEX — rgb(231, 191, 182), hsl(11°, 51%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 21%, 9%).

Positively Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 51%, 81%. 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#E7BFB6

RGB231, 191, 182

HSL11°, 51%, 81%

HSV11°, 21%, 91%

CMYK0, 17, 21, 9

Decimal15187894

CSS RGBrgb(231, 191, 182)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 51%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fair Maiden S07E2

ΔE 1.2 · #E8C2B9

PPG

Sweet Peach 1065-4

ΔE 1.5 · #E2BCB3

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Rose DE6087

ΔE 1.8 · #E2BEB4

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2172-60

ΔE 2 · #EBC0BA

Valspar

Semi-Precious 2001-8B

ΔE 2.2 · #E0BCB2

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.5 · #E2BAAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Miniature Posey 118

ΔE 2.7 · #E5BEBA

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3 · #E2BCAE

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 3.3 · #E3B7B1

Behr

Peach Bud 240E-2

ΔE 3.6 · #F2C7BB

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 4 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.3 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 6.6 · #DFC2AF

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 14.3 · #CAC4B0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E7BFB6

#B6DEE7

Analogous

#E7B6C5

#E7BFB6

#E7D8B6

Triadic

#E7BFB6

#B6E7BF

#BFB6E7

Split-Complementary

#E7BFB6

#B6E7D8

#B6C5E7

Tetradic

#E7BFB6

#C5E7B6

#B6DEE7

#D8B6E7

Monochromatic

#C25A42

#D58C7C

#E7BFB6

#F9EEEC

Rectangle

#E7BFB6

#DEE7B6

#B6DEE7

#BFB6E7

Compound

#E7BFB6

#E7D8B6

#B6DEE7

#B6C5E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECCCC4

#EFDAD5

#F4EAE8

Darker

#D58775

#B14932

#692A1B

Saturation

#D6CAC7

#E7BFB6

#F3B7AA

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7BFB6

#D3CDB6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7BFB6

#C7C7B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7BFB6

#E6BFC1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Positively 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

#EDBCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7BFB6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC1C8

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.

#8DC5D2

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E7BFB6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7BFB6;

CSS Variable

--color-positively-pink: #E7BFB6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'positively-pink': '#E7BFB6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7BFB6] text-[#E7BFB6]

SCSS

$positively-pink: #E7BFB6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7BFB6?

#E7BFB6 is Positively Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7BFB6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Positively Pink?

Positively 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 Positively Pink?

Positively 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 Positively Pink?

You can download Positively 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 Positively Pink?

The hex code is #E7BFB6. In RGB it's 231, 191, 182, and in HSL it's 11°, 51%, 81%.

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