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Shark Bait

#EE6699

RGB 238, 102, 153 · HSL 338°, 80%, 67% · CMYK 0, 57, 36, 7

Shark Bait is #EE6699 in HEX — rgb(238, 102, 153), hsl(338°, 80%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 36%, 7%).

Shark Bait pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 80%, 67%. 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#EE6699

RGB238, 102, 153

HSL338°, 80%, 67%

HSV338°, 57%, 93%

CMYK0, 57, 36, 7

Decimal15623833

CSS RGBrgb(238, 102, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 80%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Candy Mix 160B-5

ΔE 2.7 · #EB6A9B

Dunn-Edwards

Love Letter DE5047

ΔE 5.5 · #E4658E

Hallman-Lindsay

Groovy 1123

ΔE 5.9 · #DE6491

Vista Paint

Rich Desires K-713

ΔE 6 · #E06793

RAL

Heather Violet 4003

ΔE 8.6 · #DE4C8A

Benjamin Moore

Razzle 1348

ΔE 11 · #CA5380

PPG

Paris Pink 1181-6

ΔE 11.1 · #DA6D91

Valspar

Hint of Cherry 1004-1B

ΔE 12.6 · #DA6884

Sherwin-Williams

Dragon Fruit SW6855

ΔE 14.4 · #CC617F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.9 · #C6628C

Dulux

Party Girl SB7H2

ΔE 15.5 · #C25C8E

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 16.6 · #CB556E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 20.9 · #AA3E71

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 24.4 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 27.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 36.3 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#EE6699

#68EEBD

Analogous

#EE68DC

#EE6699

#EE7968

Triadic

#EE6699

#99EE68

#6899EE

Split-Complementary

#EE6699

#68EE79

#68DCEE

Tetradic

#EE6699

#DCEE68

#68EEBD

#7968EE

Monochromatic

#AA134A

#E7236A

#EE6699

#F6ACC7

#FCE8F0

Rectangle

#EE6699

#EEBD68

#68EEBD

#6899EE

Compound

#EE6699

#EE7968

#68EEBD

#68DCEE

Variations

Lighter

#F286AD

#EFAAC3

#F2D1DD

Darker

#EC256E

#B10B48

#690429

Saturation

#BF97A5

#EE6899

#F75F97

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

3.00:1

AA Large

vs Black

7.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE6699

#ADA996

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE6699

#8A8A94

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE6699

#E97578

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Shark Bait 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

#F2798E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE6699

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF7EB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#47DCA5

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: #EE6699;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE6699;

CSS Variable

--color-shark-bait: #EE6699;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shark-bait': '#EE6699' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE6699] text-[#EE6699]

SCSS

$shark-bait: #EE6699;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE6699?

#EE6699 is Shark Bait, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EE6699 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shark Bait?

Shark Bait 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 Shark Bait?

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

Where can I download Shark Bait?

You can download Shark Bait 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 Shark Bait?

The hex code is #EE6699. In RGB it's 238, 102, 153, and in HSL it's 338°, 80%, 67%.

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