PINKS

Illusion

#EF95AE

RGB 239, 149, 174 · HSL 343°, 74%, 76% · CMYK 0, 38, 27, 6

Illusion is #EF95AE in HEX — rgb(239, 149, 174), hsl(343°, 74%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 27%, 6%).

Illusion pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 74%, 76%. 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#EF95AE

RGB239, 149, 174

HSL343°, 74%, 76%

HSV343°, 38%, 94%

CMYK0, 38, 27, 6

Decimal15701422

CSS RGBrgb(239, 149, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 74%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Flower Girl 1005-1C

ΔE 1.6 · #F398AF

Behr

Rosy Outlook 190D-4

ΔE 3.9 · #FC9BB4

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 4.5 · #EB92A3

Benjamin Moore

Bubble 1326

ΔE 5.9 · #F8A3B5

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 6 · #E398AF

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 6.4 · #E585A5

Vista Paint

Pink Posey K-682

ΔE 6.4 · #F88FA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Pegeen Peony 1134

ΔE 6.5 · #EA9FB4

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 7.1 · #EA899A

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 8.2 · #D4839A

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 10.2 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11.5 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.5 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 31.8 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#EF95AE

#95EFD5

Analogous

#EF95DB

#EF95AE

#EFA895

Triadic

#EF95AE

#AEEF95

#95AEEF

Split-Complementary

#EF95AE

#95EFA8

#95DBEF

Tetradic

#EF95AE

#DBEF95

#95EFD5

#A895EF

Monochromatic

#CC1E50

#E5527C

#EF95AE

#F9D7E1

#FCE9EE

Rectangle

#EF95AE

#EFD595

#95EFD5

#95AEEF

Compound

#EF95AE

#EFA895

#95EFD5

#95DBEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AABE

#F1C3D0

#F5DEE5

Darker

#E94D79

#C11445

#730927

Saturation

#CFB4BC

#EF95AE

#F78DAB

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF95AE

#C0BCAC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF95AE

#A9A9AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF95AE

#EC9C9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Illusion 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

#F39C9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF95AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A1C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#6CDEBD

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: #EF95AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF95AE;

CSS Variable

--color-illusion: #EF95AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'illusion': '#EF95AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF95AE] text-[#EF95AE]

SCSS

$illusion: #EF95AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF95AE?

#EF95AE is Illusion, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EF95AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Illusion?

Illusion 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 Illusion?

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

Where can I download Illusion?

You can download Illusion 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 Illusion?

The hex code is #EF95AE. In RGB it's 239, 149, 174, and in HSL it's 343°, 74%, 76%.

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