PINKS

Prom Pink

#E9A9BB

RGB 233, 169, 187 · HSL 343°, 59%, 79% · CMYK 0, 27, 20, 9

Prom Pink is #E9A9BB in HEX — rgb(233, 169, 187), hsl(343°, 59%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 20%, 9%).

Prom Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 59%, 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#E9A9BB

RGB233, 169, 187

HSL343°, 59%, 79%

HSV343°, 27%, 91%

CMYK0, 27, 20, 9

Decimal15313339

CSS RGBrgb(233, 169, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 59%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bayberry 2080-50

ΔE 1.7 · #E7A8BD

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 2.2 · #E3A4B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 2.6 · #E2A3B3

Behr

Carnation Coral M170-3

ΔE 2.8 · #F2B0C2

Dulux

Adorable You S01H3

ΔE 2.9 · #E4ABBB

Hallman-Lindsay

Pepto 1127

ΔE 3.8 · #E8A2B9

Valspar

Pink Flutter 1005-2A

ΔE 3.9 · #F6B2C4

Vista Paint

Pepto C-1126

ΔE 4.1 · #E5A0B7

Dunn-Edwards

Think Pink DE5031

ΔE 5.4 · #E5A5C1

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 6.6 · #D899B1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 7.9 · #D593A5

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 10.2 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.5 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.5 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 19.5 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 22.1 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#E9A9BB

#AAE9D7

Analogous

#E9AADB

#E9A9BB

#E9B8AA

Triadic

#E9A9BB

#BCE9AA

#AABCE9

Split-Complementary

#E9A9BB

#AAE9B8

#AADBE9

Tetradic

#E9A9BB

#DBE9AA

#AAE9D7

#B8AAE9

Monochromatic

#C7335D

#D96D8C

#E9A9BB

#F9E7EC

#FAEBEF

Rectangle

#E9A9BB

#E9D7AA

#AAE9D7

#AABCE9

Compound

#E9A9BB

#E9B8AA

#AAE9D7

#AADBE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDBBC9

#EFCFD8

#F4E5E9

Darker

#DB6788

#B72750

#6C152E

Saturation

#D3C0C5

#E9AABC

#F49FB7

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9A9BB

#C5C3BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9A9BB

#B6B6B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9A9BB

#E6AEAF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Prom 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

#EEABA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9A9BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB0CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#81D5BD

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: #E9A9BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9A9BB;

CSS Variable

--color-prom-pink: #E9A9BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prom-pink': '#E9A9BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9A9BB] text-[#E9A9BB]

SCSS

$prom-pink: #E9A9BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9A9BB?

#E9A9BB is Prom Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9A9BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prom Pink?

Prom 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 Prom Pink?

Prom 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 Prom Pink?

You can download Prom 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 Prom Pink?

The hex code is #E9A9BB. In RGB it's 233, 169, 187, and in HSL it's 343°, 59%, 79%.

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