PINKS

Pink

#E9CCAF

RGB 233, 204, 175 · HSL 30°, 57%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 25, 9

Pink is #E9CCAF in HEX — rgb(233, 204, 175), hsl(30°, 57%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 9%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 30°, 57%, 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#E9CCAF

RGB233, 204, 175

HSL30°, 57%, 80%

HSV30°, 25%, 91%

CMYK0, 12, 25, 9

Decimal15322287

CSS RGBrgb(233, 204, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 57%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Home 1088

ΔE 1.1 · #E6CBAD

Sherwin-Williams

Interactive Cream SW6113

ΔE 1.5 · #E4CAAD

PPG

Pumpkin Cream 1080-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E6C8A9

Vista Paint

Regina Beach K-1037

ΔE 2 · #E7CEB3

Behr

Sandpoint 270E-2

ΔE 2 · #ECCFB5

Dulux

Manila S10F2

ΔE 2.1 · #E7C7A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Flan 237

ΔE 2.1 · #E2C8AA

Kilz

Ripe Apricot LC210-01

ΔE 2.2 · #E9CDB4

Dunn-Edwards

Cashew Nut DE5261

ΔE 2.5 · #EDCCB3

Valspar

Bread Basket 3002-8B

ΔE 2.6 · #EBD2B6

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.4 · #E6CDAA

Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground 213

ΔE 5.1 · #D8C4A8

Dutch Boy

Alchemy DCP-0251

ΔE 5.1 · #EED9BA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5.4 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 6.2 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 11.3 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E9CCAF

#AFCCE9

Analogous

#E9AFAF

#E9CCAF

#E9E9AF

Triadic

#E9CCAF

#AFE9CC

#CCAFE9

Split-Complementary

#E9CCAF

#AFE9E9

#AFAFE9

Tetradic

#E9CCAF

#AFE9AF

#AFCCE9

#E9AFE9

Monochromatic

#C88037

#D9A673

#E9CCAF

#FAF2EB

Rectangle

#E9CCAF

#CCE9AF

#AFCCE9

#CCAFE9

Compound

#E9CCAF

#E9E9AF

#AFCCE9

#AFAFE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDD6BF

#EFE0D2

#F4EDE6

Darker

#DAA36C

#B7702A

#6C4116

Saturation

#D5CCC3

#E9CCAF

#F4CCA4

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9CCAF

#DDD4AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9CCAF

#D1D1B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9CCAF

#EAC8CC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#EEC69E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9CCAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCBC3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

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.

#86ADD5

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: #E9CCAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9CCAF;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #E9CCAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#E9CCAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9CCAF] text-[#E9CCAF]

SCSS

$pink: #E9CCAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9CCAF?

#E9CCAF is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9CCAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #E9CCAF. In RGB it's 233, 204, 175, and in HSL it's 30°, 57%, 80%.

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