PINKS

Carnation Coral

#F2B0C2

RGB 242, 176, 194 · HSL 344°, 72%, 82% · CMYK 0, 27, 20, 5

Carnation Coral is #F2B0C2 in HEX — rgb(242, 176, 194), hsl(344°, 72%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 20%, 5%).

Carnation Coral pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 344°, 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#F2B0C2

RGB242, 176, 194

HSL344°, 72%, 82%

HSV344°, 27%, 95%

CMYK0, 27, 20, 5

Decimal15904962

CSS RGBrgb(242, 176, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(344, 72%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Carnation Coral M170-3

Exact match

Valspar

Pink Flutter 1005-2A

ΔE 1.2 · #F6B2C4

Benjamin Moore

Rosy 2084-50

ΔE 2.6 · #EBAFBF

Dunn-Edwards

Berries 'n' Cream DE5051

ΔE 3.9 · #F2B8CA

Vista Paint

Bubblegum Pink C-1097

ΔE 4.3 · #F4AEB9

Dulux

Adorable You S01H3

ΔE 4.4 · #E4ABBB

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 4.5 · #EFA7BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Christy's Smile 1133

ΔE 4.5 · #F6BBCA

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 5.2 · #E2A3B3

Sherwin-Williams

In the Pink SW6583

ΔE 6.6 · #F0BCC9

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.8 · #ECB7B8

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 10.6 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 10.8 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.5 · #EA899A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 20.7 · #DF8686

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 21.1 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#F2B0C2

#B0F2E1

Analogous

#F2B0E3

#F2B0C2

#F2BFB0

Triadic

#F2B0C2

#C2F2B0

#B0C2F2

Split-Complementary

#F2B0C2

#B0F2BF

#B0E3F2

Tetradic

#F2B0C2

#E3F2B0

#B0F2E1

#BFB0F2

Monochromatic

#DD2C5B

#E76E8F

#F2B0C2

#FBE9EE

Rectangle

#F2B0C2

#F2E1B0

#B0F2E1

#B0C2F2

Compound

#F2B0C2

#F2BFB0

#B0F2E1

#B0E3F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C0CE

#F4D3DC

#F7E7EB

Darker

#EA6588

#CE1848

#7A0C29

Saturation

#DBC7CC

#F2B0C2

#F9AABF

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B0C2

#CDCBC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B0C2

#BDBDC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B0C2

#EFB5B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carnation Coral 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

#F5B1AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B0C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2B6D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#82E1C8

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: #F2B0C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B0C2;

CSS Variable

--color-carnation-coral: #F2B0C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnation-coral': '#F2B0C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B0C2] text-[#F2B0C2]

SCSS

$carnation-coral: #F2B0C2;

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#F7B4BE · ΔE 4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B0C2?

#F2B0C2 is Carnation Coral, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B0C2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnation Coral?

Carnation Coral 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 Carnation Coral?

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

Where can I download Carnation Coral?

You can download Carnation Coral 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 Carnation Coral?

The hex code is #F2B0C2. In RGB it's 242, 176, 194, and in HSL it's 344°, 72%, 82%.

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