PINKS

Rachel Pink

#E8B9AE

RGB 232, 185, 174 · HSL 11°, 56%, 80% · CMYK 0, 20, 25, 9

Rachel Pink is #E8B9AE in HEX — rgb(232, 185, 174), hsl(11°, 56%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 25%, 9%).

Rachel Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 56%, 80%. 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#E8B9AE

RGB232, 185, 174

HSL11°, 56%, 80%

HSV11°, 25%, 91%

CMYK0, 20, 25, 9

Decimal15251886

CSS RGBrgb(232, 185, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 56%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rachel Pink SW0026

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Romantica 045

ΔE 1.1 · #E8BAAD

PPG

Peach Beige 1064-4

ΔE 1.3 · #ECBCB2

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 1.6 · #EBBCB3

Dulux

Salmon Grey S07E3

ΔE 1.8 · #E3B4AA

Vista Paint

Parma K-1101

ΔE 2.8 · #E2BAAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Embrace 48

ΔE 3.3 · #E8B8A7

Behr

Noble Blush MQ4-4

ΔE 3.5 · #E6B4AF

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 3.8 · #E2BCAE

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 4.1 · #F5BFB2

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 4.2 · #DFB5B0

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.5 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 8.5 · #E3BEA4

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 16.7 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#E8B9AE

#AFDEE9

Analogous

#E9AFC2

#E8B9AE

#E9D6AF

Triadic

#E8B9AE

#AFE9BA

#BAAFE9

Split-Complementary

#E8B9AE

#AFE9D6

#AFC2E9

Tetradic

#E8B9AE

#C2E9AF

#AFDEE9

#D6AFE9

Monochromatic

#C75238

#D88674

#E8B9AE

#F9EEEB

Rectangle

#E8B9AE

#DEE9AF

#AFDEE9

#BAAFE9

Compound

#E8B9AE

#E9D6AF

#AFDEE9

#AFC2E9

Variations

Lighter

#EDC8BF

#EFD7D2

#F4E9E6

Darker

#D9816D

#B5442B

#6B2717

Saturation

#D5C7C3

#E9BAAF

#F4B3A4

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8B9AE

#D0CAAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8B9AE

#C2C2AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8B9AE

#E7B8BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rachel 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

#EDB79E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8B9AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBBCC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#87C6D4

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: #E8B9AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8B9AE;

CSS Variable

--color-rachel-pink: #E8B9AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rachel-pink': '#E8B9AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8B9AE] text-[#E8B9AE]

SCSS

$rachel-pink: #E8B9AE;

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#E7B9AC · ΔE 1.1

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#E4B5A6 · ΔE 2.6

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#E2B8B0 · ΔE 2.8

Rosetta

#DEB4AA · ΔE 3.0

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#ECBDB7 · ΔE 3.1

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#EEC2B7 · ΔE 3.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8B9AE?

#E8B9AE is Rachel Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E8B9AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rachel Pink?

Rachel 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 Rachel Pink?

Rachel 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 Rachel Pink?

You can download Rachel 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 Rachel Pink?

The hex code is #E8B9AE. In RGB it's 232, 185, 174, and in HSL it's 11°, 56%, 80%.

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