PINKS

Pink Carnation

#ED7A9E

RGB 237, 122, 158 · HSL 341°, 76%, 70% · CMYK 0, 49, 33, 7

Pink Carnation is #ED7A9E in HEX — rgb(237, 122, 158), hsl(341°, 76%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 49%, 33%, 7%).

Pink Carnation pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 341°, 76%, 70%. 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#ED7A9E

RGB237, 122, 158

HSL341°, 76%, 70%

HSV341°, 49%, 93%

CMYK0, 49, 33, 7

Decimal15563422

CSS RGBrgb(237, 122, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(341, 76%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2086-40

ΔE 2 · #EA7C9E

Dunn-Edwards

Carnation DE5046

ΔE 4.6 · #F485AC

Behr

Mellow Coral 170D-5

ΔE 4.9 · #E56F8F

Valspar

Frosty Berry 1003-1B

ΔE 5.4 · #DD7699

PPG

Paris Pink 1181-6

ΔE 5.8 · #DA6D91

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 7.1 · #E06793

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Fluff 1107

ΔE 8.1 · #FB8DA6

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 10.6 · #DD7788

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.2 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 12.5 · #C6628C

Dulux

Charmed Pink S01H6

ΔE 13.1 · #CC768C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 14.4 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.5 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 32 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#ED7A9E

#78EDC8

Analogous

#ED78D7

#ED7A9E

#ED8E78

Triadic

#ED7A9E

#9DED78

#789DED

Split-Complementary

#ED7A9E

#78ED8E

#78D7ED

Tetradic

#ED7A9E

#D7ED78

#78EDC8

#8E78ED

Monochromatic

#B4184A

#E3356C

#ED7A9E

#F6BCCE

#FCE9EF

Rectangle

#ED7A9E

#EDC878

#78EDC8

#789DED

Compound

#ED7A9E

#ED8E78

#78EDC8

#78D7ED

Variations

Lighter

#F093B1

#EFB3C6

#F2D6DF

Darker

#E8356E

#B41044

#6B0727

Saturation

#C4A1AC

#ED789D

#F66F9A

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ED7A9E

#B3AF9C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ED7A9E

#96969A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ED7A9E

#E98487

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Carnation 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

#F18892

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ED7A9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#DE8DB6

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.

#55DAB0

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: #ED7A9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #ED7A9E;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-carnation: #ED7A9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-carnation': '#ED7A9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ED7A9E] text-[#ED7A9E]

SCSS

$pink-carnation: #ED7A9E;

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#E97B9D · ΔE 2.0

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#E47DA7 · ΔE 6.7

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#DD7AA5 · ΔE 8.6

Strawberry Shortcake

#F57F94 · ΔE 8.6

Pink Popsicle

#F57E92 · ΔE 9.3

Gypsy Rose

#EB8496 · ΔE 9.6

Pink Starburst

#E47F90 · ΔE 10.1

True Pink

#ED7E8E · ΔE 10.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ED7A9E?

#ED7A9E is Pink Carnation, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #ED7A9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Carnation?

Pink Carnation 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 Carnation?

Pink Carnation 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 Carnation?

You can download Pink Carnation 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 Carnation?

The hex code is #ED7A9E. In RGB it's 237, 122, 158, and in HSL it's 341°, 76%, 70%.

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