PINKS

Be My Valentine

#EC9DC3

RGB 236, 157, 195 · HSL 331°, 68%, 77% · CMYK 0, 33, 17, 7

Be My Valentine is #EC9DC3 in HEX — rgb(236, 157, 195), hsl(331°, 68%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 17%, 7%).

Be My Valentine pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 331°, 68%, 77%. 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#EC9DC3

RGB236, 157, 195

HSL331°, 68%, 77%

HSV331°, 33%, 93%

CMYK0, 33, 17, 7

Decimal15506883

CSS RGBrgb(236, 157, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(331, 68%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Be My Valentine DE5038

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 1.5 · #E999C0

Behr

Sweet Tart M160-3

ΔE 3.3 · #F2A2C3

Valspar

Positively Pink 1003-1C

ΔE 5 · #EC9BB8

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 5.8 · #E599C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 6.1 · #E79ACB

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 7.8 · #DE9DCC

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 8 · #EFA7BF

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 9.5 · #D899B1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 12.3 · #D593A5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12.4 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.7 · #BF7595

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.1 · #EA899A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.6 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 31.2 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#EC9DC3

#9CECC6

Analogous

#EC9CEB

#EC9DC3

#EC9E9C

Triadic

#EC9DC3

#C3EC9C

#9CC3EC

Split-Complementary

#EC9DC3

#9CEC9E

#9CEBEC

Tetradic

#EC9DC3

#EBEC9C

#9CECC6

#9E9CEC

Monochromatic

#C92675

#E05C9C

#EC9DC3

#F8DDEA

#FBEAF2

Rectangle

#EC9DC3

#ECC69C

#9CECC6

#9CC3EC

Compound

#EC9DC3

#EC9E9C

#9CECC6

#9CEBEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0B0CF

#F0C7DB

#F4E1EA

Darker

#E3579B

#BD1B69

#700E3D

Saturation

#D0B8C4

#EC9CC3

#F693C3

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EC9DC3

#BFC0C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EC9DC3

#AEAEBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EC9DC3

#E8A6A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Be My Valentine 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

#F0A2AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EC9DC3

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEA7D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#74DAA9

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: #EC9DC3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EC9DC3;

CSS Variable

--color-be-my-valentine: #EC9DC3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'be-my-valentine': '#EC9DC3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EC9DC3] text-[#EC9DC3]

SCSS

$be-my-valentine: #EC9DC3;

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#E898BF · ΔE 1.8

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#F2ABCB · ΔE 5.9

Pretty Pink

#EBA8D3 · ΔE 6.5

Easter Pink

#E8A9D0 · ΔE 7.0

Blushing Bride

#F5ABC5 · ΔE 7.7

Paradise Pink

#DC85A6 · ΔE 9.4

Bayberry

#E6A7BC · ΔE 10.4

Pink Begonia

#ECB0CA · ΔE 10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EC9DC3?

#EC9DC3 is Be My Valentine, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EC9DC3 warm or cool?

Be My Valentine reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Be My Valentine?

Be My Valentine 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 Be My Valentine?

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

Where can I download Be My Valentine?

You can download Be My Valentine 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 Be My Valentine?

The hex code is #EC9DC3. In RGB it's 236, 157, 195, and in HSL it's 331°, 68%, 77%.

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