PINKS

Elastic Pink

#ECA6CA

RGB 236, 166, 202 · HSL 329°, 65%, 79% · CMYK 0, 30, 14, 7

Elastic Pink is #ECA6CA in HEX — rgb(236, 166, 202), hsl(329°, 65%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 14%, 7%).

Elastic Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 329°, 65%, 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#ECA6CA

RGB236, 166, 202

HSL329°, 65%, 79%

HSV329°, 30%, 93%

CMYK0, 30, 14, 7

Decimal15509194

CSS RGBrgb(236, 166, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(329, 65%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 1.2 · #EAA7CA

Benjamin Moore

Rhododendron 2079-50

ΔE 3.1 · #F3ACCC

Behr

Old Flame P170-2

ΔE 4.1 · #F9ABD2

Dunn-Edwards

Be My Valentine DE5038

ΔE 4.3 · #EC9DC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Mallow 1122

ΔE 4.5 · #F4AAC7

Vista Paint

Rose Mallow C-1121

ΔE 5.1 · #F5AECA

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 5.9 · #E3A8D3

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 6.5 · #EFA7BF

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 8.6 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 10.8 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 11.2 · #C795B4

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 17.7 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 18.1 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.5 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 18.7 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 27.3 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral 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

#ECA6CA

#A7ECC8

Analogous

#EBA7EC

#ECA6CA

#ECA7A8

Triadic

#ECA6CA

#CBECA7

#A7CBEC

Split-Complementary

#ECA6CA

#A8ECA7

#A7ECEB

Tetradic

#ECA6CA

#ECEBA7

#A7ECC8

#A7A8EC

Monochromatic

#CE2C80

#DF68A5

#ECA6CA

#FAE6F0

#FBEAF3

Rectangle

#ECA6CA

#ECC8A7

#A7ECC8

#A7CBEC

Compound

#ECA6CA

#ECA7A8

#A7ECC8

#A7ECEB

Variations

Lighter

#F0B8D5

#F1CDDF

#F5E4ED

Darker

#E161A3

#BE2071

#711042

Saturation

#D4BFCA

#ECA7CB

#F69DCB

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECA6CA

#C3C5C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECA6CA

#B4B4C6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECA6CA

#E8AEAE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Elastic 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

#F0A9B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECA6CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEAED7

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.

#7DDAAA

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: #ECA6CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECA6CA;

CSS Variable

--color-elastic-pink: #ECA6CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elastic-pink': '#ECA6CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECA6CA] text-[#ECA6CA]

SCSS

$elastic-pink: #ECA6CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECA6CA?

#ECA6CA is Elastic Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ECA6CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elastic Pink?

Elastic 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 Elastic Pink?

Elastic 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 Elastic Pink?

You can download Elastic 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 Elastic Pink?

The hex code is #ECA6CA. In RGB it's 236, 166, 202, and in HSL it's 329°, 65%, 79%.

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