PINKS

Pink

#EC5A9D

RGB 236, 90, 157 · HSL 332°, 79%, 64% · CMYK 0, 62, 33, 7

Pink is #EC5A9D in HEX — rgb(236, 90, 157), hsl(332°, 79%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 62%, 33%, 7%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 332°, 79%, 64%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EC5A9D

RGB236, 90, 157

HSL332°, 79%, 64%

HSV332°, 62%, 93%

CMYK0, 62, 33, 7

Decimal15489693

CSS RGBrgb(236, 90, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 79%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sugar Poppy P170-4

ΔE 4.7 · #EE649E

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 6.1 · #DE4C8A

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 11 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 11.6 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 12.1 · #E06793

Benjamin Moore

Razzle 1348

ΔE 14.2 · #CA5380

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 17.1 · #D26EA4

Dulux

Party Girl SB7H2

ΔE 17.2 · #C25C8E

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 17.2 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 18.5 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 18.9 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 21.1 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 21.6 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 29 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 33.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 43.3 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#EC5A9D

#5BECA8

Analogous

#EC5BE7

#EC5A9D

#EC605B

Triadic

#EC5A9D

#9EEC5B

#5B9EEC

Split-Complementary

#EC5A9D

#5BEC60

#5BE7EC

Tetradic

#EC5A9D

#E7EC5B

#5BECA8

#605BEC

Monochromatic

#9B1252

#E01A76

#EC5A9D

#F49FC7

#FCE4EF

Rectangle

#EC5A9D

#ECA85B

#5BECA8

#5B9EEC

Compound

#EC5A9D

#EC605B

#5BECA8

#5BE7EC

Variations

Lighter

#F07CB2

#EDA3C5

#F1CDDE

Darker

#EA1B7C

#A80C55

#640531

Saturation

#B98DA2

#EC5B9E

#F5519E

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#EC5A9D

#A6A59A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC5A9D

#838396

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC5A9D

#E76E70

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

#F07091

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC5A9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE75B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#3DD990

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #EC5A9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC5A9D;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #EC5A9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#EC5A9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC5A9D] text-[#EC5A9D]

SCSS

$pink: #EC5A9D;

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#C9527F · ΔE 14.3

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#BC427F · ΔE 14.7

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#C84470 · ΔE 16.3

Crushed Berries

#B4447B · ΔE 17.8

Springtime Bloom

#E47DA7 · ΔE 18.6

Deep Carnation

#E97B9D · ΔE 18.9

Pink Ladies

#DD7AA5 · ΔE 19.2

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#DB7BB4 · ΔE 19.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC5A9D?

#EC5A9D is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EC5A9D 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 #EC5A9D. In RGB it's 236, 90, 157, and in HSL it's 332°, 79%, 64%.

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