PINKS

Pink Spinel

#E7C9CA

RGB 231, 201, 202 · HSL 358°, 38%, 85% · CMYK 0, 13, 13, 9

Pink Spinel is #E7C9CA in HEX — rgb(231, 201, 202), hsl(358°, 38%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 13%, 9%).

Pink Spinel pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 358°, 38%, 85%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E7C9CA

RGB231, 201, 202

HSL358°, 38%, 85%

HSV358°, 13%, 91%

CMYK0, 13, 13, 9

Decimal15190474

CSS RGBrgb(231, 201, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 38%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fantastic Pink 76

ΔE 0.4 · #E6C8C9

Vista Paint

Fantastic Pink C-75

ΔE 1 · #E7C9C8

Dulux

Petite Pink S03F1

ΔE 1.1 · #EACACC

Behr

Almond Willow 210E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #EAC9CB

PPG

Powdered Petals 1053-3

ΔE 1.6 · #E3C7C6

Benjamin Moore

Rose 1254

ΔE 1.8 · #E2C7C6

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 2 · #E4CBCB

Sherwin-Williams

Rosy Outlook SW6316

ΔE 2.6 · #EBCECB

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 2.8 · #EDD1D1

Dunn-Edwards

Short and Sweet DE6023

ΔE 2.9 · #EDD1D3

Valspar

Sweet Baby's Breath 1007-6B

ΔE 3.2 · #E6C3C8

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 5.3 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.1 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 8.7 · #F4D0C2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 11.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#E7C9CA

#CAE7E6

Analogous

#E7CADA

#E7C9CA

#E7D8CA

Triadic

#E7C9CA

#CBE7CA

#CACBE7

Split-Complementary

#E7C9CA

#CAE7D8

#CADAE7

Tetradic

#E7C9CA

#DAE7CA

#CAE7E6

#D8CAE7

Monochromatic

#B86164

#D09597

#E7C9CA

#F7EDEE

Rectangle

#E7C9CA

#E7E6CA

#CAE7E6

#CACBE7

Compound

#E7C9CA

#E7D8CA

#CAE7E6

#CADAE7

Variations

Lighter

#ECD5D6

#EFE1E1

#F5EEEE

Darker

#CE8D8F

#A94549

#642729

Saturation

#DDD4D5

#E7CACB

#F3BEC0

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C9CA

#D6D4CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C9CA

#CFCFCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C9CA

#E6CACB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Spinel 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

#EDC3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C9CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC8D7

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.

#A1CFCE

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: #E7C9CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C9CA;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-spinel: #E7C9CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-spinel': '#E7C9CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C9CA] text-[#E7C9CA]

SCSS

$pink-spinel: #E7C9CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C9CA?

#E7C9CA is Pink Spinel, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C9CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Spinel?

Pink Spinel 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 Spinel?

Pink Spinel 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 Spinel?

You can download Pink Spinel 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 Spinel?

The hex code is #E7C9CA. In RGB it's 231, 201, 202, and in HSL it's 358°, 38%, 85%.

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