PINKS

Pressed Rose

#EFABA6

RGB 239, 171, 166 · HSL 4°, 70%, 79% · CMYK 0, 28, 31, 6

Pressed Rose is #EFABA6 in HEX — rgb(239, 171, 166), hsl(4°, 70%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 31%, 6%).

Pressed Rose pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 4°, 70%, 79%. 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#EFABA6

RGB239, 171, 166

HSL4°, 70%, 79%

HSV4°, 31%, 94%

CMYK0, 28, 31, 6

Decimal15707046

CSS RGBrgb(239, 171, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 70%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 1.9 · #F0AFA8

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 1.9 · #ECABA3

PPG

Soft Salmon 1190-4

ΔE 2.2 · #EAAAA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lusty Orange 1072

ΔE 2.3 · #EFAFA7

Valspar

Peach Punch 1008-2A

ΔE 2.7 · #F7B1AE

Vista Paint

Lusty Orange C-1071

ΔE 2.8 · #EDAEA5

Behr

Antique Cameo 220C-3

ΔE 3.3 · #F5B0B0

Dulux

English Rose S06G3

ΔE 3.4 · #F6B4AC

Dunn-Edwards

Roseberry DE5122

ΔE 4.3 · #F4A6A1

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2006-50

ΔE 4.4 · #EBA7AA

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 7 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 8.1 · #ECB7B8

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 9.3 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.2 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 16.2 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.7 · #EA899A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#EFABA6

#A4EAEF

Analogous

#EFA4C4

#EFABA6

#EFCEA4

Triadic

#EFABA6

#A4EFA9

#A9A4EF

Split-Complementary

#EFABA6

#A4EFCE

#A4C4EF

Tetradic

#EFABA6

#C4EFA4

#A4EAEF

#CEA4EF

Monochromatic

#D43125

#E36C63

#EFABA6

#FAE6E5

#FBEBE9

Rectangle

#EFABA6

#EAEFA4

#A4EAEF

#A9A4EF

Compound

#EFABA6

#EFCEA4

#A4EAEF

#A4C4EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2BAB6

#F2CECC

#F5E4E3

Darker

#E6655C

#C42519

#74130D

Saturation

#D5C0BE

#EFA9A4

#F7A29C

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

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFABA6

#CDC5A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFABA6

#B9B9A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFABA6

#EEACB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pressed Rose 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

#F3AD98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFABA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B2BC

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.

#79D6DD

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: #EFABA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFABA6;

CSS Variable

--color-pressed-rose: #EFABA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pressed-rose': '#EFABA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFABA6] text-[#EFABA6]

SCSS

$pressed-rose: #EFABA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFABA6?

#EFABA6 is Pressed Rose, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFABA6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pressed Rose?

Pressed Rose 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 Pressed Rose?

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

Where can I download Pressed Rose?

You can download Pressed Rose 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 Pressed Rose?

The hex code is #EFABA6. In RGB it's 239, 171, 166, and in HSL it's 4°, 70%, 79%.

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