PINKS

Pink

#E9CECE

RGB 233, 206, 206 · HSL 0°, 38%, 86% · CMYK 0, 12, 12, 9

Pink is #E9CECE in HEX — rgb(233, 206, 206), hsl(0°, 38%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 12%, 9%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 0°, 38%, 86%. 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#E9CECE

RGB233, 206, 206

HSL0°, 38%, 86%

HSV0°, 12%, 91%

CMYK0, 12, 12, 9

Decimal15322830

CSS RGBrgb(233, 206, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 38%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 1.2 · #EDD1D1

Behr

Malibu Coast 230E-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EBD0D2

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 1.4 · #E4CBCB

Sherwin-Williams

Innocence SW6302

ΔE 1.4 · #EBD1CF

Dulux

Slightly Rose S04D1

ΔE 1.5 · #E5CECE

Dunn-Edwards

Short and Sweet DE6023

ΔE 1.6 · #EDD1D3

PPG

Whirligig 1054-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E6CDCA

Vista Paint

Mohican Mist K-1134

ΔE 2 · #E5CDCA

Hallman-Lindsay

Fantastic Pink 76

ΔE 2.3 · #E6C8C9

Valspar

Delicate Pink Rose 1008-6C

ΔE 2.3 · #F1D2D2

Benjamin Moore

Paris 1262

ΔE 2.4 · #E1CBCC

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 3.8 · #E6D1CB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.6 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.5 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E9CECE

#CEE9E9

Analogous

#E9CEDB

#E9CECE

#E9DBCE

Triadic

#E9CECE

#CEE9CE

#CECEE9

Split-Complementary

#E9CECE

#CEE9DB

#CEDBE9

Tetradic

#E9CECE

#DBE9CE

#CEE9E9

#DBCEE9

Monochromatic

#B96464

#D19999

#E9CECE

#F7EDED

Rectangle

#E9CECE

#E9E9CE

#CEE9E9

#CECEE9

Compound

#E9CECE

#E9DBCE

#CEE9E9

#CEDBE9

Variations

Lighter

#EDD8D8

#F0E3E3

#F6EFEF

Darker

#CF9090

#AB4646

#652828

Saturation

#DFD7D7

#E9CECE

#F4C3C3

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9CECE

#DAD8CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9CECE

#D3D3CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9CECE

#E8CFD0

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

#EEC7B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9CECE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCCDA

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.

#A4D1D1

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: #E9CECE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9CECE;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #E9CECE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#E9CECE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9CECE] text-[#E9CECE]

SCSS

$pink: #E9CECE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9CECE?

#E9CECE is Pink, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E9CECE 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 #E9CECE. In RGB it's 233, 206, 206, and in HSL it's 0°, 38%, 86%.

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