PINKS

Kawaii

#EAABBC

RGB 234, 171, 188 · HSL 344°, 60%, 79% · CMYK 0, 27, 20, 8

Kawaii is #EAABBC in HEX — rgb(234, 171, 188), hsl(344°, 60%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 20%, 8%).

Kawaii pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 60%, 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#EAABBC

RGB234, 171, 188

HSL344°, 60%, 79%

HSV344°, 27%, 92%

CMYK0, 27, 20, 8

Decimal15379388

CSS RGBrgb(234, 171, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 60%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2084-50

ΔE 1.7 · #EBAFBF

Dulux

Adorable You S01H3

ΔE 2.4 · #E4ABBB

Behr

Carnation Coral M170-3

ΔE 2.4 · #F2B0C2

PPG

Garden Party 1182-4

ΔE 2.9 · #E3A4B8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 3 · #E2A3B3

Valspar

Pink Flutter 1005-2A

ΔE 3.5 · #F6B2C4

Vista Paint

Susan's Smile K-707

ΔE 4.6 · #E4A0AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Pepto 1127

ΔE 4.7 · #E8A2B9

Dunn-Edwards

Berries 'n' Cream DE5051

ΔE 4.8 · #F2B8CA

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 7 · #F0BCC9

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 8.6 · #D593A5

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.4 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.5 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.1 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 19.8 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 21.2 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#EAABBC

#A9EAD8

Analogous

#EAA9DB

#EAABBC

#EAB8A9

Triadic

#EAABBC

#BAEAA9

#A9BAEA

Split-Complementary

#EAABBC

#A9EAB8

#A9DBEA

Tetradic

#EAABBC

#DBEAA9

#A9EAD8

#B8A9EA

Monochromatic

#C8325A

#DA6C89

#EAABBC

#F9E7EB

#FAEBEF

Rectangle

#EAABBC

#EAD8A9

#A9EAD8

#A9BAEA

Compound

#EAABBC

#EAB8A9

#A9EAD8

#A9DBEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEBAC8

#EFCED7

#F4E4E9

Darker

#DC6686

#B8264D

#6D142C

Saturation

#D3C0C5

#EAA9BA

#F49FB5

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAABBC

#C7C5BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAABBC

#B8B8BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAABBC

#E7AFB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Kawaii 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

#EFADA8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAABBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCB2CC

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.

#81D6BF

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: #EAABBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAABBC;

CSS Variable

--color-kawaii: #EAABBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kawaii': '#EAABBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAABBC] text-[#EAABBC]

SCSS

$kawaii: #EAABBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAABBC?

#EAABBC is Kawaii, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAABBC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Kawaii?

Kawaii 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 Kawaii?

Kawaii pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Kawaii?

You can download Kawaii 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 Kawaii?

The hex code is #EAABBC. In RGB it's 234, 171, 188, and in HSL it's 344°, 60%, 79%.

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