PINKS

Pinque

#ECA2AD

RGB 236, 162, 173 · HSL 351°, 66%, 78% · CMYK 0, 31, 27, 7

Pinque is #ECA2AD in HEX — rgb(236, 162, 173), hsl(351°, 66%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 27%, 7%).

Pinque pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 351°, 66%, 78%. 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#ECA2AD

RGB236, 162, 173

HSL351°, 66%, 78%

HSV351°, 31%, 93%

CMYK0, 31, 27, 7

Decimal15508141

CSS RGBrgb(236, 162, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(351, 66%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Timeless Rose 2001-4A

ΔE 1.9 · #E8A0A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 2.4 · #EBA0A7

Benjamin Moore

Pink 1340

ΔE 2.8 · #E69BA9

Vista Paint

Wood Nymph C-1092

ΔE 2.9 · #EBA0A6

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 3 · #E5A2AB

PPG

Brandywine 1183-4

ΔE 3.3 · #E69DAD

Behr

Rose Linen 180C-3

ΔE 3.8 · #ECA3B5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 4.4 · #F1A1A6

Dulux

Perennial Phlox S02H3

ΔE 4.7 · #E6A7AE

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 5.6 · #E2A3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Jaipur Pink SW6577

ΔE 6.1 · #E392A1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 8 · #D593A5

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 11 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.8 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 13.7 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 22.9 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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 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

#ECA2AD

#A2ECE1

Analogous

#ECA2D2

#ECA2AD

#ECBCA2

Triadic

#ECA2AD

#ADECA2

#A2ADEC

Split-Complementary

#ECA2AD

#A2ECBC

#A2D2EC

Tetradic

#ECA2AD

#D2ECA2

#A2ECE1

#BCA2EC

Monochromatic

#CB2A42

#DF6275

#ECA2AD

#F9E1E5

#FBEAEC

Rectangle

#ECA2AD

#ECE1A2

#A2ECE1

#A2ADEC

Compound

#ECA2AD

#ECBCA2

#A2ECE1

#A2D2EC

Variations

Lighter

#F0B4BD

#F0CAD0

#F4E2E5

Darker

#E25D71

#BD1E36

#700F1E

Saturation

#D2BCBF

#ECA2AD

#F598A6

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECA2AD

#C5C0AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECA2AD

#B2B2AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECA2AD

#EAA6A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinque 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

#F0A69D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECA2AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEABC1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#79D9CB

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: #ECA2AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECA2AD;

CSS Variable

--color-pinque: #ECA2AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinque': '#ECA2AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECA2AD] text-[#ECA2AD]

SCSS

$pinque: #ECA2AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECA2AD?

#ECA2AD is Pinque, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECA2AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinque?

Pinque 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 Pinque?

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

Where can I download Pinque?

You can download Pinque 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 Pinque?

The hex code is #ECA2AD. In RGB it's 236, 162, 173, and in HSL it's 351°, 66%, 78%.

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