PINKS

Pinkathon

#EFBCB8

RGB 239, 188, 184 · HSL 4°, 63%, 83% · CMYK 0, 21, 23, 6

Pinkathon is #EFBCB8 in HEX — rgb(239, 188, 184), hsl(4°, 63%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 23%, 6%).

Pinkathon pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 4°, 63%, 83%. 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#EFBCB8

RGB239, 188, 184

HSL4°, 63%, 83%

HSV4°, 23%, 94%

CMYK0, 21, 23, 6

Decimal15711416

CSS RGBrgb(239, 188, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 63%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pinkathon C-60

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Pinkathon 61

ΔE 0.8 · #F1BDBA

Behr

Flamingo Feather M180-3

ΔE 0.9 · #F2BDB9

Benjamin Moore

Fruit 2088-60

ΔE 1.9 · #EDBEB8

Valspar

Faithful Rose 2001-6B

ΔE 2.3 · #EAB6B4

PPG

Rosewine 1188-3

ΔE 2.5 · #F7C2BF

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 3 · #ECB7B8

Dulux

Snowpink S05G2

ΔE 3.5 · #F1C3C2

Dunn-Edwards

Mesa Rose DE5114

ΔE 3.5 · #EEB5AF

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 3.7 · #FAC5BE

Sherwin-Williams

Gracious Rose SW6317

ΔE 3.7 · #E3B7B1

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 4.8 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 9.5 · #F4D0C2

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.2 · #F1A1A6

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 17.9 · #FAA495

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 19.2 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#EFBCB8

#B8EBEF

Analogous

#EFB8D0

#EFBCB8

#EFD7B8

Triadic

#EFBCB8

#B8EFBC

#BCB8EF

Split-Complementary

#EFBCB8

#B8EFD7

#B8D0EF

Tetradic

#EFBCB8

#D0EFB8

#B8EBEF

#D7B8EF

Monochromatic

#D3463C

#E1817A

#EFBCB8

#FAEBEA

Rectangle

#EFBCB8

#EBEFB8

#B8EBEF

#BCB8EF

Compound

#EFBCB8

#EFD7B8

#B8EBEF

#B8D0EF

Variations

Lighter

#F2C9C6

#F3D9D7

#F7EAE9

Darker

#E27871

#C52E24

#751913

Saturation

#DCCDCB

#EFBCB8

#F7B5B0

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFBCB8

#D4CFB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFBCB8

#C6C6B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFBCB8

#EEBDBF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinkathon 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

#F3BAA5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFBCB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0BFC9

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.

#8CD7DC

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: #EFBCB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFBCB8;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkathon: #EFBCB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkathon': '#EFBCB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFBCB8] text-[#EFBCB8]

SCSS

$pinkathon: #EFBCB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFBCB8?

#EFBCB8 is Pinkathon, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFBCB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinkathon?

Pinkathon 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 Pinkathon?

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

Where can I download Pinkathon?

You can download Pinkathon 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 Pinkathon?

The hex code is #EFBCB8. In RGB it's 239, 188, 184, and in HSL it's 4°, 63%, 83%.

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