PINKS

Pink Carnation

#EEA5A7

RGB 238, 165, 167 · HSL 358°, 68%, 79% · CMYK 0, 31, 30, 7

Pink Carnation is #EEA5A7 in HEX — rgb(238, 165, 167), hsl(358°, 68%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 30%, 7%).

Pink Carnation pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 358°, 68%, 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#EEA5A7

RGB238, 165, 167

HSL358°, 68%, 79%

HSV358°, 31%, 93%

CMYK0, 31, 30, 7

Decimal15639975

CSS RGBrgb(238, 165, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 68%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pink Carnation K-667

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2006-50

ΔE 2.3 · #EBA7AA

Behr

California Coral M190-4

ΔE 2.3 · #E9A1A0

Dulux

Bussell Lace S04F4

ΔE 2.7 · #E5A0A1

Valspar

Antique Coral 1007-2A

ΔE 3 · #EDA09F

Hallman-Lindsay

Wood Nymph 1093

ΔE 3 · #EBA0A7

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 3.2 · #F1A1A6

PPG

River Rouge 1187-4

ΔE 4.6 · #EC9B9D

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 4.6 · #F4A6A1

Kilz

Canyon Blossom LA210-02

ΔE 5.4 · #DE9B98

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 6 · #F0AFA8

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 9.1 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.6 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 11.4 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 13.8 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 20.2 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#EEA5A7

#A5EEEB

Analogous

#EEA5CC

#EEA5A7

#EEC7A5

Triadic

#EEA5A7

#A7EEA5

#A5A7EE

Split-Complementary

#EEA5A7

#A5EEC7

#A5CCEE

Tetradic

#EEA5A7

#CCEEA5

#A5EEEB

#C7A5EE

Monochromatic

#D2282E

#E26569

#EEA5A7

#FAE5E6

#FBEAEA

Rectangle

#EEA5A7

#EEEBA5

#A5EEEB

#A5A7EE

Compound

#EEA5A7

#EEC7A5

#A5EEEB

#A5CCEE

Variations

Lighter

#F1B7B9

#F1CCCE

#F5E3E4

Darker

#E45E63

#C21C21

#730E11

Saturation

#D4BFBF

#EEA5A7

#F69C9F

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

1.99:1

Fail

vs Black

10.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEA5A7

#C8C2A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEA5A7

#B4B4A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEA5A7

#ECA7AB

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

#F2A898

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEA5A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFADBD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#7BDCD8

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: #EEA5A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEA5A7;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-carnation: #EEA5A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-carnation': '#EEA5A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEA5A7] text-[#EEA5A7]

SCSS

$pink-carnation: #EEA5A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEA5A7?

#EEA5A7 is Pink Carnation, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEA5A7 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 #EEA5A7. In RGB it's 238, 165, 167, and in HSL it's 358°, 68%, 79%.

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