PINKS

Pink

#F08AAC

RGB 240, 138, 172 · HSL 340°, 77%, 74% · CMYK 0, 43, 28, 6

Pink is #F08AAC in HEX — rgb(240, 138, 172), hsl(340°, 77%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 28%, 6%).

Pink pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 77%, 74%. 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#F08AAC

RGB240, 138, 172

HSL340°, 77%, 74%

HSV340°, 43%, 94%

CMYK0, 43, 28, 6

Decimal15764140

CSS RGBrgb(240, 138, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 77%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Rose 160D-4

ΔE 3 · #E889AB

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 3.4 · #E585A5

Dunn-Edwards

Carnation DE5046

ΔE 4 · #F485AC

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 4.6 · #ED8DB5

Valspar

Iced Berry 1004-1C

ΔE 5.4 · #E67F9B

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2086-40

ΔE 5.5 · #EA7C9E

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Fluff 1107

ΔE 6.6 · #FB8DA6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 8.9 · #EA899A

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 9.4 · #EB92A3

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 10.4 · #D4839A

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 13.8 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 15.1 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.2 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.6 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16.9 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 34.6 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#F08AAC

#8AF0CE

Analogous

#F08ADF

#F08AAC

#F09B8A

Triadic

#F08AAC

#ACF08A

#8AACF0

Split-Complementary

#F08AAC

#8AF09B

#8ADFF0

Tetradic

#F08AAC

#DFF08A

#8AF0CE

#9B8AF0

Monochromatic

#C71A53

#E7467C

#F08AAC

#F9CDDC

#FCE8EF

Rectangle

#F08AAC

#F0CE8A

#8AF0CE

#8AACF0

Compound

#F08AAC

#F09B8A

#8AF0CE

#8ADFF0

Variations

Lighter

#F3A1BC

#F1BDCF

#F4DBE4

Darker

#EB437B

#C0104A

#72072B

Saturation

#CCADB8

#F08AAC

#F782A9

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F08AAC

#BBB8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F08AAC

#A2A2A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F08AAC

#EC9395

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

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

#F3949C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F08AAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E199C0

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.

#62DEB5

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: #F08AAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F08AAC;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #F08AAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#F08AAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F08AAC] text-[#F08AAC]

SCSS

$pink: #F08AAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F08AAC?

#F08AAC is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F08AAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink?

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 Pink?

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 Pink?

You can download 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 Pink?

The hex code is #F08AAC. In RGB it's 240, 138, 172, and in HSL it's 340°, 77%, 74%.

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