PINKS

Jovial

#F2AFB5

RGB 242, 175, 181 · HSL 355°, 72%, 82% · CMYK 0, 28, 25, 5

Jovial is #F2AFB5 in HEX — rgb(242, 175, 181), hsl(355°, 72%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 25%, 5%).

Jovial pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 355°, 72%, 82%. 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#F2AFB5

RGB242, 175, 181

HSL355°, 72%, 82%

HSV355°, 28%, 95%

CMYK0, 28, 25, 5

Decimal15904693

CSS RGBrgb(242, 175, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(355, 72%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Jovial 210C-3

Exact match

Dulux

Dolls House S03H3

ΔE 0.8 · #F2AEB3

PPG

Powder Rose 1184-3

ΔE 2.2 · #F5B3BC

Benjamin Moore

Romance 1333

ΔE 2.4 · #F6B2BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Bubblegum Pink 1098

ΔE 2.4 · #F6B0BA

Vista Paint

Bubblegum Pink C-1097

ΔE 2.7 · #F4AEB9

Valspar

Blushing 2002-4A

ΔE 3.1 · #EAACAE

Sherwin-Williams

Hopeful SW6597

ΔE 4.2 · #F0B3B2

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 4.9 · #E5A2AB

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.2 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 6.9 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 7.2 · #E2A3B3

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 7.6 · #ECABA3

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 15.2 · #FAA495

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.9 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 17.7 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#F2AFB5

#B0F2ED

Analogous

#F2B0D7

#F2AFB5

#F2CCB0

Triadic

#F2AFB5

#B6F2B0

#B0B6F2

Split-Complementary

#F2AFB5

#B0F2CC

#B0D7F2

Tetradic

#F2AFB5

#D7F2B0

#B0F2ED

#CCB0F2

Monochromatic

#DD2C3B

#E76E78

#F2AFB5

#FBE9EB

Rectangle

#F2AFB5

#F2EDB0

#B0F2ED

#B0B6F2

Compound

#F2AFB5

#F2CCB0

#B0F2ED

#B0D7F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C0C4

#F4D3D5

#F7E7E8

Darker

#EA6570

#CE1827

#7A0C15

Saturation

#DBC7C9

#F2B0B6

#F9AAB0

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2AFB5

#CFCAB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2AFB5

#BDBDB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2AFB5

#F0B2B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Jovial 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

#F5B0A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2AFB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2B5C7

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.

#82E1D9

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: #F2AFB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2AFB5;

CSS Variable

--color-jovial: #F2AFB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jovial': '#F2AFB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2AFB5] text-[#F2AFB5]

SCSS

$jovial: #F2AFB5;

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#EAA6A9 · ΔE 3.7

Tickled Pink

#FFB3BD · ΔE 4.5

Delicate Rose

#FBB9B9 · ΔE 4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2AFB5?

#F2AFB5 is Jovial, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2AFB5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Jovial?

Jovial 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 Jovial?

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

Where can I download Jovial?

You can download Jovial 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 Jovial?

The hex code is #F2AFB5. In RGB it's 242, 175, 181, and in HSL it's 355°, 72%, 82%.

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