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Carnation

#F485AC

RGB 244, 133, 172 · HSL 339°, 83%, 74% · CMYK 0, 45, 30, 4

Carnation is #F485AC in HEX — rgb(244, 133, 172), hsl(339°, 83%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 45%, 30%, 4%).

Carnation pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 339°, 83%, 74%. 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#F485AC

RGB244, 133, 172

HSL339°, 83%, 74%

HSV339°, 45%, 96%

CMYK0, 45, 30, 4

Decimal16025004

CSS RGBrgb(244, 133, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(339, 83%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Carnation DE5046

Exact match

Behr

Pink Eraser 150B-4

ΔE 3.7 · #FD8DB8

Benjamin Moore

Deep 2086-40

ΔE 4.4 · #EA7C9E

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 6.4 · #E585A5

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 6.5 · #ED8DB5

Valspar

Iced Berry 1004-1C

ΔE 6.8 · #E67F9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Fluff 1107

ΔE 7.6 · #FB8DA6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 11.6 · #EA899A

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 13 · #EB92A3

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 13.7 · #D4839A

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 14.1 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.5 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.4 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.6 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 35.2 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#F485AC

#86F4CD

Analogous

#F486E3

#F485AC

#F49686

Triadic

#F485AC

#ACF486

#86ACF4

Split-Complementary

#F485AC

#86F496

#86E3F4

Tetradic

#F485AC

#E3F486

#86F4CD

#9686F4

Monochromatic

#CD1354

#ED407C

#F485AC

#FACCDC

#FDE8EF

Rectangle

#F485AC

#F4CD86

#86F4CD

#86ACF4

Compound

#F485AC

#F49686

#86F4CD

#86E3F4

Variations

Lighter

#F69EBD

#F3BBCF

#F5DAE4

Darker

#F23C7C

#C7094B

#76032B

Saturation

#CDACB8

#F486AC

#F980AB

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

2.39:1

Fail

vs Black

8.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F485AC

#BBB8AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F485AC

#9F9FA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F485AC

#F08F92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Carnation 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

#F6909C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F485AC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E495C0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8EA

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.

#5EE3B4

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #F485AC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F485AC;

CSS Variable

--color-carnation: #F485AC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carnation': '#F485AC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F485AC] text-[#F485AC]

SCSS

$carnation: #F485AC;

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#E97B9D · ΔE 4.7

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#DD7AA5 · ΔE 7.6

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#DC85A6 · ΔE 9.8

Gypsy Rose

#EB8496 · ΔE 11.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F485AC?

#F485AC is Carnation, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F485AC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carnation?

Carnation 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?

Carnation 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?

You can download Carnation 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?

The hex code is #F485AC. In RGB it's 244, 133, 172, and in HSL it's 339°, 83%, 74%.

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