PINKS

Pink Cocoa

#E9B7AC

RGB 233, 183, 172 · HSL 11°, 58%, 79% · CMYK 0, 21, 26, 9

Pink Cocoa is #E9B7AC in HEX — rgb(233, 183, 172), hsl(11°, 58%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 26%, 9%).

Pink Cocoa pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 11°, 58%, 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#E9B7AC

RGB233, 183, 172

HSL11°, 58%, 79%

HSV11°, 26%, 91%

CMYK0, 21, 26, 9

Decimal15316908

CSS RGBrgb(233, 183, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 58%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Rachel Pink SW0026

ΔE 1.3 · #E8B9AE

Dulux

Porcelain Crab S07F3

ΔE 1.6 · #E9B5A8

PPG

Peach Beige 1064-4

ΔE 2 · #ECBCB2

Benjamin Moore

Romantica 045

ΔE 2 · #E8BAAD

Valspar

Spring Linen 2002-6C

ΔE 2.4 · #EBBCB3

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

ΔE 2.7 · #F2BCB0

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

ΔE 3.1 · #EEB5AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Embrace 48

ΔE 3.2 · #E8B8A7

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 3.6 · #EEB5AF

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 4.9 · #DFB5B0

Kilz

Arizona Clay LB160-02

ΔE 5 · #E2BCAE

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.3 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9 · #E3BEA4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.8 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 16.3 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 17.9 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E9B7AC

#AADDE9

Analogous

#E9AABE

#E9B7AC

#E9D5AA

Triadic

#E9B7AC

#AAE9B6

#B6AAE9

Split-Complementary

#E9B7AC

#AAE9D5

#AABEE9

Tetradic

#E9B7AC

#BEE9AA

#AADDE9

#D5AAE9

Monochromatic

#C54F34

#D8816E

#E9B7AC

#F9EAE7

#FAEEEB

Rectangle

#E9B7AC

#DDE9AA

#AADDE9

#B6AAE9

Compound

#E9B7AC

#E9D5AA

#AADDE9

#AABEE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDC4BB

#EFD5CF

#F4E7E5

Darker

#DA7D68

#B54228

#6B2515

Saturation

#D3C4C0

#E9B6AA

#F4AF9F

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9B7AC

#D0C9AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9B7AC

#C1C1AD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9B7AC

#E8B6BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Cocoa 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

#EEB69C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9B7AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBBBC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#82C5D5

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: #E9B7AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9B7AC;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-cocoa: #E9B7AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-cocoa': '#E9B7AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9B7AC] text-[#E9B7AC]

SCSS

$pink-cocoa: #E9B7AC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9B7AC?

#E9B7AC is Pink Cocoa, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9B7AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Cocoa?

Pink Cocoa 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 Cocoa?

Pink Cocoa 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 Cocoa?

You can download Pink Cocoa 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 Cocoa?

The hex code is #E9B7AC. In RGB it's 233, 183, 172, and in HSL it's 11°, 58%, 79%.

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