PINKS

Pink

#F3C3BA

RGB 243, 195, 186 · HSL 9°, 70%, 84% · CMYK 0, 20, 23, 5

Pink is #F3C3BA in HEX — rgb(243, 195, 186), hsl(9°, 70%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 23%, 5%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 70%, 84%. 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#F3C3BA

RGB243, 195, 186

HSL9°, 70%, 84%

HSV9°, 23%, 95%

CMYK0, 20, 23, 5

Decimal15975354

CSS RGBrgb(243, 195, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 70%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Salmon Bisque 2003-4B

ΔE 1.1 · #F6C4BC

PPG

New Clay 1192-4

ΔE 1.9 · #EFC1B5

Benjamin Moore

August 030

ΔE 1.9 · #EFC3B8

Vista Paint

Coral Bells K-1125

ΔE 2.1 · #F2BFB4

Kilz

Melon Juice LA240-02

ΔE 2.4 · #FAC5BE

Dulux

Pale Blush S07F2

ΔE 2.6 · #F0C6BB

Behr

Peach Bud 240E-2

ΔE 2.6 · #F2C7BB

Sherwin-Williams

Jazz Age Coral SW0058

ΔE 3.2 · #F1BFB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Dainty Debutante 56

ΔE 3.4 · #F4BDB3

Dunn-Edwards

Rustique DE5149

ΔE 3.6 · #F5BFB2

IKEA

IKEA065 65

ΔE 6.3 · #DFB5B0

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 6.3 · #F4D0C2

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 6.5 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 13.5 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.7 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 17.5 · #CAC4B0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#F3C3BA

#BAEAF3

Analogous

#F3BACE

#F3C3BA

#F3DFBA

Triadic

#F3C3BA

#BAF3C2

#C2BAF3

Split-Complementary

#F3C3BA

#BAF3DF

#BACEF3

Tetradic

#F3C3BA

#CEF3BA

#BAEAF3

#DFBAF3

Monochromatic

#DC5038

#E78979

#F3C3BA

#FBECE9

Rectangle

#F3C3BA

#EAF3BA

#BAEAF3

#C2BAF3

Compound

#F3C3BA

#F3DFBA

#BAEAF3

#BACEF3

Variations

Lighter

#F5CEC8

#F5DCD8

#F8ECEA

Darker

#E9806E

#D1361B

#7C1E0D

Saturation

#DFD0CE

#F3C2BA

#F9BEB4

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F3C3BA

#DAD4BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F3C3BA

#CCCCBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F3C3BA

#F2C3C6

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

#F6BFA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F3C3BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E3C4CB

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.

#8BD4E1

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: #F3C3BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F3C3BA;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #F3C3BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#F3C3BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F3C3BA] text-[#F3C3BA]

SCSS

$pink: #F3C3BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F3C3BA?

#F3C3BA is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F3C3BA 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 #F3C3BA. In RGB it's 243, 195, 186, and in HSL it's 9°, 70%, 84%.

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