PINKS

Carnal Pink

#EF9CB5

RGB 239, 156, 181 · HSL 342°, 72%, 77% · CMYK 0, 35, 24, 6

Carnal Pink is #EF9CB5 in HEX — rgb(239, 156, 181), hsl(342°, 72%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 35%, 24%, 6%).

Carnal Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 72%, 77%. 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#EF9CB5

RGB239, 156, 181

HSL342°, 72%, 77%

HSV342°, 35%, 94%

CMYK0, 35, 24, 6

Decimal15703221

CSS RGBrgb(239, 156, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 72%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Harmonious Rose 1004-2A

ΔE 0.8 · #F19DB7

Behr

Passion Fruit Punch M170-4

ΔE 3.2 · #EE9EB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pegeen Peony 1134

ΔE 3.6 · #EA9FB4

Vista Paint

Pegeen Peony C-1133

ΔE 3.9 · #E79DB2

Dunn-Edwards

Love Potion DE5052

ΔE 3.9 · #E398AF

Benjamin Moore

Bubble 1326

ΔE 4.6 · #F8A3B5

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 5.4 · #EFA7BF

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 6.4 · #EB92A3

Dulux

Tender Heart S01H4

ΔE 6.6 · #DC98AF

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 8.7 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 8.7 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 10.1 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.5 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.9 · #BF7A8F

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 29.5 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#EF9CB5

#9AEFD5

Analogous

#EF9ADE

#EF9CB5

#EFAB9A

Triadic

#EF9CB5

#B3EF9A

#9AB3EF

Split-Complementary

#EF9CB5

#9AEFAB

#9ADEEF

Tetradic

#EF9CB5

#DEEF9A

#9AEFD5

#AB9AEF

Monochromatic

#CE2255

#E45882

#EF9CB5

#F9DCE5

#FBE9EF

Rectangle

#EF9CB5

#EFD59A

#9AEFD5

#9AB3EF

Compound

#EF9CB5

#EFAB9A

#9AEFD5

#9ADEEF

Variations

Lighter

#F2AEC3

#F1C6D3

#F5E0E6

Darker

#E7537F

#C2164A

#730B2A

Saturation

#D1B8BF

#EF9AB3

#F792B0

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EF9CB5

#C2C0B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EF9CB5

#AEAEB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EF9CB5

#ECA3A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carnal 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

#F3A2A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EF9CB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0A7C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#71DDBC

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: #EF9CB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EF9CB5;

CSS Variable

--color-carnal-pink: #EF9CB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnal-pink': '#EF9CB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EF9CB5] text-[#EF9CB5]

SCSS

$carnal-pink: #EF9CB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EF9CB5?

#EF9CB5 is Carnal Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EF9CB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnal Pink?

Carnal 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 Carnal Pink?

Carnal 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 Carnal Pink?

You can download Carnal 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 Carnal Pink?

The hex code is #EF9CB5. In RGB it's 239, 156, 181, and in HSL it's 342°, 72%, 77%.

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