PINKS

Jovial

#F2B8A7

RGB 242, 184, 167 · HSL 14°, 74%, 80% · CMYK 0, 24, 31, 5

Jovial is #F2B8A7 in HEX — rgb(242, 184, 167), hsl(14°, 74%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 31%, 5%).

Jovial pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 14°, 74%, 80%. 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#F2B8A7

RGB242, 184, 167

HSL14°, 74%, 80%

HSV14°, 31%, 95%

CMYK0, 24, 31, 5

Decimal15906983

CSS RGBrgb(242, 184, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(14, 74%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Vivid 025

ΔE 1 · #F2B8A5

PPG

Sweet Sheba 1194-4

ΔE 1.4 · #F0B9A9

Behr

Sunkissed Apricot HDC-CT-14A

ΔE 2.6 · #F2BDAA

Kilz

Mandarin Mimosa LB140-01

ΔE 3.2 · #ECB09D

Dulux

Yahoo S07G3

ΔE 3.4 · #FAB8A9

Vista Paint

Dainty Debutante C-55

ΔE 3.5 · #F2BCB0

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 3.7 · #F5BFB2

Hallman-Lindsay

Stucco Wall 1051

ΔE 3.9 · #F1B19D

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 4.6 · #F5C2AC

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

ΔE 6.4 · #E7A993

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 9.3 · #E3BEA4

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 9.9 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 12.8 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.7 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.5 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#F2B8A7

#A6E0F2

Analogous

#F2A6BA

#F2B8A7

#F2DEA6

Triadic

#F2B8A7

#A6F2B8

#B8A6F2

Split-Complementary

#F2B8A7

#A6F2DE

#A6BAF2

Tetradic

#F2B8A7

#BAF2A6

#A6E0F2

#DEA6F2

Monochromatic

#DE4D21

#E88364

#F2B8A7

#FCEDE9

Rectangle

#F2B8A7

#E0F2A6

#A6E0F2

#B8A6F2

Compound

#F2B8A7

#F2DEA6

#A6E0F2

#A6BAF2

Variations

Lighter

#F4C6B8

#F4D6CD

#F6E8E4

Darker

#EB7D5C

#CC3F15

#79240A

Saturation

#D7C6C1

#F2B8A6

#F8B4A0

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B8A7

#D6CDA6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B8A7

#C3C3A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B8A7

#F1B7BB

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

#F5B798

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B8A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BCBD

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.

#7AC9E1

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 · 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 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: #F2B8A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B8A7;

CSS Variable

--color-jovial: #F2B8A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'jovial': '#F2B8A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B8A7] text-[#F2B8A7]

SCSS

$jovial: #F2B8A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B8A7?

#F2B8A7 is Jovial, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B8A7 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 #F2B8A7. In RGB it's 242, 184, 167, and in HSL it's 14°, 74%, 80%.

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