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Pastel Magenta

#F49AC2

RGB 244, 154, 194 · HSL 333°, 80%, 78% · CMYK 0, 37, 20, 4

Pastel Magenta is #F49AC2 in HEX — rgb(244, 154, 194), hsl(333°, 80%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 20%, 4%).

Pastel Magenta pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 80%, 78%. 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#F49AC2

RGB244, 154, 194

HSL333°, 80%, 78%

HSV333°, 37%, 96%

CMYK0, 37, 20, 4

Decimal16030402

CSS RGBrgb(244, 154, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 80%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Berry 150D-4

ΔE 3.9 · #EB8FB9

Benjamin Moore

Island 1346

ΔE 4.1 · #E999C0

Dunn-Edwards

Be My Valentine DE5038

ΔE 4.3 · #EC9DC3

Vista Paint

Karen's Kiss K-714

ΔE 4.8 · #ED8DB5

Valspar

Positively Pink 1003-1C

ΔE 6.3 · #EC9BB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 7.6 · #E79ACB

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 9.1 · #E585A5

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 10.8 · #DB94C7

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 12.7 · #EB92A3

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 14.7 · #D593A5

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 14.8 · #EA899A

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.3 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.7 · #BF7595

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18.2 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 35.1 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#F49AC2

#9AF4CB

Analogous

#F49AEF

#F49AC2

#F49F9A

Triadic

#F49AC2

#C2F49A

#9AC2F4

Split-Complementary

#F49AC2

#9AF49F

#9AEFF4

Tetradic

#F49AC2

#EFF49A

#9AF4CB

#9F9AF4

Monochromatic

#DC1871

#EC5599

#F49AC2

#FBDFEC

#FCE8F1

Rectangle

#F49AC2

#F4CB9A

#9AF4CB

#9AC2F4

Compound

#F49AC2

#F49F9A

#9AF4CB

#9AEFF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6AECF

#F4C6DB

#F6E0EA

Darker

#F04F97

#CE0D64

#7A053A

Saturation

#D4B9C6

#F49AC2

#F994C2

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

2.05:1

Fail

vs Black

10.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F49AC2

#C2C2C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F49AC2

#AEAEBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F49AC2

#F0A4A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pastel Magenta 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

#F6A0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F49AC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4A5D1

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.

#6FE4AF

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: #F49AC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #F49AC2;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-magenta: #F49AC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-magenta': '#F49AC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F49AC2] text-[#F49AC2]

SCSS

$pastel-magenta: #F49AC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F49AC2?

#F49AC2 is Pastel Magenta, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F49AC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pastel Magenta?

Pastel Magenta 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 Pastel Magenta?

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

Where can I download Pastel Magenta?

You can download Pastel Magenta 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 Pastel Magenta?

The hex code is #F49AC2. In RGB it's 244, 154, 194, and in HSL it's 333°, 80%, 78%.

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