PINKS

Pink Star

#EFCBD5

RGB 239, 203, 213 · HSL 343°, 53%, 87% · CMYK 0, 15, 11, 6

Pink Star is #EFCBD5 in HEX — rgb(239, 203, 213), hsl(343°, 53%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 11%, 6%).

Pink Star pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 343°, 53%, 87%. 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#EFCBD5

RGB239, 203, 213

HSL343°, 53%, 87%

HSV343°, 15%, 94%

CMYK0, 15, 11, 6

Decimal15715285

CSS RGBrgb(239, 203, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(343, 53%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Star S01H1

Exact match

PPG

Pale Primrose 1182-3

ΔE 1.3 · #EEC8D3

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2085-60

ΔE 1.6 · #F0CEDA

Behr

Iced Cherry S160-1

ΔE 2 · #ECC6D2

Valspar

Hello Dolly 1007-4B

ΔE 2.2 · #F5D1DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Seashell Pink 1126

ΔE 2.4 · #F7CFDA

Vista Paint

Seashell Pink C-1125

ΔE 2.5 · #F5CBD7

Sherwin-Williams

Priscilla SW6575

ΔE 3.6 · #F1D3DA

Dunn-Edwards

Minimal Rose DE5015

ΔE 4 · #F2CFE0

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 6 · #EDD1D1

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 6.6 · #E4CBCB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.5 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 9.9 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 14.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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 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

#EFCBD5

#CCEFE5

Analogous

#EFCCE8

#EFCBD5

#EFD4CC

Triadic

#EFCBD5

#D6EFCC

#CCD6EF

Split-Complementary

#EFCBD5

#CCEFD4

#CCE8EF

Tetradic

#EFCBD5

#E8EFCC

#CCEFE5

#D4CCEF

Monochromatic

#CB5778

#DD92A7

#EFCBD5

#F9EBEF

Rectangle

#EFCBD5

#EFE5CC

#CCEFE5

#CCD6EF

Compound

#EFCBD5

#EFD4CC

#CCEFE5

#CCE8EF

Variations

Lighter

#F3D6DE

#F4E2E7

#F8EFF2

Darker

#DD869F

#C1335B

#721C34

Saturation

#E3D9DC

#EFCCD6

#F7C4D3

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFCBD5

#DAD9D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFCBD5

#D2D2D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFCBD5

#EDCDCE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink Star 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

#F3C5BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFCBD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0CADF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EA

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.

#9FDACA

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: #EFCBD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFCBD5;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-star: #EFCBD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-star': '#EFCBD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFCBD5] text-[#EFCBD5]

SCSS

$pink-star: #EFCBD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFCBD5?

#EFCBD5 is Pink Star, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFCBD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Star?

Pink Star 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 Pink Star?

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

Where can I download Pink Star?

You can download Pink Star 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 Pink Star?

The hex code is #EFCBD5. In RGB it's 239, 203, 213, and in HSL it's 343°, 53%, 87%.

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