PINKS

Pinkwash

#F2DBD2

RGB 242, 219, 210 · HSL 17°, 55%, 89% · CMYK 0, 10, 13, 5

Pinkwash is #F2DBD2 in HEX — rgb(242, 219, 210), hsl(17°, 55%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 13%, 5%).

Pinkwash pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 17°, 55%, 89%. 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#F2DBD2

RGB242, 219, 210

HSL17°, 55%, 89%

HSV17°, 13%, 95%

CMYK0, 10, 13, 5

Decimal15915986

CSS RGBrgb(242, 219, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(17, 55%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sugarcane 1185

ΔE 0.8 · #F1DCD3

Vista Paint

Bleached Ivory K-1103

ΔE 0.9 · #F1D9CF

Dunn-Edwards

Touch of Tan DE6079

ΔE 1.2 · #EED9D1

Behr

Stolen Kiss MQ3-34

ΔE 1.3 · #EFD9D2

PPG

Ambrosia 1194-3

ΔE 1.4 · #F4DED3

Dulux

Angel's Face Half S08E1H

ΔE 1.5 · #F2DED4

Kilz

Taupe Pearls LB170-01

ΔE 1.5 · #EFDCD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Summer Blush 68

ΔE 1.6 · #F7DFD7

IKEA

IKEA033 33

ΔE 1.9 · #F4D9CE

Sherwin-Williams

Faint Coral SW6329

ΔE 2.7 · #EEDED5

Valspar

Apricot Ice 2001-2C

ΔE 2.8 · #F8E3DA

Farrow & Ball

Pink Ground 202

ΔE 3.7 · #EFD6C7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.4 · #F7DDE0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.6 · #F4D0C2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.2 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F2DBD2

#D4EAF2

Analogous

#F2D4DA

#F2DBD2

#F2ECD4

Triadic

#F2DBD2

#D4F2DC

#DCD4F2

Split-Complementary

#F2DBD2

#D4F2EC

#D4DAF2

Tetradic

#F2DBD2

#DAF2D4

#D4EAF2

#ECD4F2

Monochromatic

#D07E5D

#E1AD98

#F2DBD2

#F9EFEB

Rectangle

#F2DBD2

#EAF2D4

#D4EAF2

#DCD4F2

Compound

#F2DBD2

#F2ECD4

#D4EAF2

#D4DAF2

Variations

Lighter

#F5E3DC

#F6EBE6

#F9F4F1

Darker

#E0A38B

#C85C31

#77351B

Saturation

#E8E1DE

#F2DCD4

#F9DACD

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2DBD2

#E6E2D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2DBD2

#DFDFD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2DBD2

#F2DADC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pinkwash 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

#F5D1B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2DBD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2D6DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#A1CCDD

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: #F2DBD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2DBD2;

CSS Variable

--color-pinkwash: #F2DBD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinkwash': '#F2DBD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2DBD2] text-[#F2DBD2]

SCSS

$pinkwash: #F2DBD2;

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#F3DAD5 · ΔE 2.2

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#F2D9CC · ΔE 2.3

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#F6DBD6 · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2DBD2?

#F2DBD2 is Pinkwash, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2DBD2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinkwash?

Pinkwash 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 Pinkwash?

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

Where can I download Pinkwash?

You can download Pinkwash 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 Pinkwash?

The hex code is #F2DBD2. In RGB it's 242, 219, 210, and in HSL it's 17°, 55%, 89%.

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