PINKS

Sunset Drive

#EEB5AD

RGB 238, 181, 173 · HSL 7°, 66%, 81% · CMYK 0, 24, 27, 7

Sunset Drive is #EEB5AD in HEX — rgb(238, 181, 173), hsl(7°, 66%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 27%, 7%).

Sunset Drive pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 7°, 66%, 81%. 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#EEB5AD

RGB238, 181, 173

HSL7°, 66%, 81%

HSV7°, 27%, 93%

CMYK0, 24, 27, 7

Decimal15644077

CSS RGBrgb(238, 181, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 66%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sunset Drive M200-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 1.1 · #EEB5AF

Dulux

Pensive Pink S06F3

ΔE 1.7 · #E9B3AC

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 2.9 · #F4BDB3

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

ΔE 3.1 · #F2BCB0

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 3.6 · #F0AFA8

Benjamin Moore

Pearly 2171-50

ΔE 3.9 · #F9BFB9

Valspar

Faithful Rose 2001-6B

ΔE 4 · #EAB6B4

PPG

Peach Beige 1064-4

ΔE 4.1 · #ECBCB2

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 4.5 · #ECABA3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 5.2 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.6 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 11.8 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.9 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 14.1 · #FAA495

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 20.9 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EEB5AD

#AFE7EF

Analogous

#EFAFC7

#EEB5AD

#EFD6AF

Triadic

#EEB5AD

#AFEFB6

#B6AFEF

Split-Complementary

#EEB5AD

#AFEFD6

#AFC7EF

Tetradic

#EEB5AD

#C7EFAF

#AFE7EF

#D6AFEF

Monochromatic

#D54330

#E27C6F

#EEB5AD

#FBECEA

Rectangle

#EEB5AD

#E7EFAF

#AFE7EF

#B6AFEF

Compound

#EEB5AD

#EFD6AF

#AFE7EF

#AFC7EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2C5BF

#F2D5D2

#F6E8E6

Darker

#E37667

#C4321F

#741C10

Saturation

#D8C7C5

#EFB6AF

#F7B0A6

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEB5AD

#D1CAAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEB5AD

#C0C0AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEB5AD

#EDB5B9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sunset Drive 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

#F2B49D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEB5AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFB9C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#83D2DC

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #EEB5AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEB5AD;

CSS Variable

--color-sunset-drive: #EEB5AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunset-drive': '#EEB5AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEB5AD] text-[#EEB5AD]

SCSS

$sunset-drive: #EEB5AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEB5AD?

#EEB5AD is Sunset Drive, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EEB5AD warm or cool?

Sunset Drive reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sunset Drive?

Sunset Drive 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 Sunset Drive?

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

Where can I download Sunset Drive?

You can download Sunset Drive 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 Sunset Drive?

The hex code is #EEB5AD. In RGB it's 238, 181, 173, and in HSL it's 7°, 66%, 81%.

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