PINKS

Borderline Pink

#EE1166

RGB 238, 17, 102 · HSL 337°, 87%, 50% · CMYK 0, 93, 57, 7

Borderline Pink is #EE1166 in HEX — rgb(238, 17, 102), hsl(337°, 87%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 93%, 57%, 7%).

Borderline Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 337°, 87%, 50%. 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#EE1166

RGB238, 17, 102

HSL337°, 87%, 50%

HSV337°, 93%, 93%

CMYK0, 93, 57, 7

Decimal15602022

CSS RGBrgb(238, 17, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(337, 87%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Firecracker 150B-6

ΔE 10 · #E8325E

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 13.5 · #D72D6D

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 18.7 · #F93753

Dunn-Edwards

Rosy Cheeks DE5062

ΔE 21.1 · #DC506E

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2086-30

ΔE 21.3 · #D04667

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 23.5 · #DA5265

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 24.6 · #D34E5F

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 25.6 · #C52033

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 25.8 · #C32535

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 27.7 · #C84F68

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 29 · #C53E40

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 29 · #CB556E

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 34.2 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 34.5 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 34.8 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 35.1 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#EE1166

#11EE99

Analogous

#EE11D5

#EE1166

#EE2A11

Triadic

#EE1166

#66EE11

#1166EE

Split-Complementary

#EE1166

#11EE2A

#11D5EE

Tetradic

#EE1166

#D5EE11

#11EE99

#2A11EE

Monochromatic

#5F0729

#A70C47

#EE1166

#F35894

#F8A0C2

Rectangle

#EE1166

#EE9911

#11EE99

#1166EE

Compound

#EE1166

#EE2A11

#11EE99

#11D5EE

Variations

Lighter

#F24084

#EB7AA5

#EEB7CC

Darker

#C30950

#890336

#52001F

Saturation

#A15E78

#EE1166

#F70864

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.91:1

Deuteranopia

#EE1166

#A09660

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE1166

#6C6C60

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE1166

#EA3A48

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Borderline 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

#F23968

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE1166

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF3E8C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#1CBD7F

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: #EE1166;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE1166;

CSS Variable

--color-borderline-pink: #EE1166;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'borderline-pink': '#EE1166' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE1166] text-[#EE1166]

SCSS

$borderline-pink: #EE1166;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE1166?

#EE1166 is Borderline Pink, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EE1166 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Borderline Pink?

Borderline 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 Borderline Pink?

Borderline 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 Borderline Pink?

You can download Borderline 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 Borderline Pink?

The hex code is #EE1166. In RGB it's 238, 17, 102, and in HSL it's 337°, 87%, 50%.

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