PINKS

Pink

#F4AEC5

RGB 244, 174, 197 · HSL 340°, 76%, 82% · CMYK 0, 29, 19, 4

Pink is #F4AEC5 in HEX — rgb(244, 174, 197), hsl(340°, 76%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 19%, 4%).

Pink pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 76%, 82%. 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#F4AEC5

RGB244, 174, 197

HSL340°, 76%, 82%

HSV340°, 29%, 96%

CMYK0, 29, 19, 4

Decimal16035525

CSS RGBrgb(244, 174, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 76%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2086-50

ΔE 2.1 · #F6ACC6

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 2.5 · #EFA7BF

Vista Paint

Rose Mallow C-1121

ΔE 2.6 · #F5AECA

Valspar

Pink Flutter 1005-2A

ΔE 2.9 · #F6B2C4

Behr

Carnation Coral M170-3

ΔE 2.9 · #F2B0C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Mallow 1122

ΔE 3.5 · #F4AAC7

Dunn-Edwards

Heartfelt DE5059

ΔE 5.1 · #FFADC9

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6.4 · #E2A3B3

Dulux

Adorable You S01H3

ΔE 6.4 · #E4ABBB

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 8.7 · #D899B1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 10.7 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.9 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.7 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 16.8 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 21 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Pink Satin DCP-1057

ΔE 23.9 · #F4D0C2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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 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

#F4AEC5

#AEF4DD

Analogous

#F4AEE8

#F4AEC5

#F4BAAE

Triadic

#F4AEC5

#C5F4AE

#AEC5F4

Split-Complementary

#F4AEC5

#AEF4BA

#AEE8F4

Tetradic

#F4AEC5

#E8F4AE

#AEF4DD

#BAAEF4

Monochromatic

#E22866

#EB6B96

#F4AEC5

#FCE9EF

Rectangle

#F4AEC5

#F4DDAE

#AEF4DD

#AEC5F4

Compound

#F4AEC5

#F4BAAE

#AEF4DD

#AEE8F4

Variations

Lighter

#F6BED1

#F5D2DE

#F7E6EC

Darker

#ED6190

#D31353

#7D082F

Saturation

#DCC7CE

#F4AEC5

#F9A9C4

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4AEC5

#CDCBC4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4AEC5

#BCBCC2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4AEC5

#F1B4B5

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

#F6AFAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4AEC5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B4D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EA

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.

#80E4C2

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: #F4AEC5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4AEC5;

CSS Variable

--color-pink: #F4AEC5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink': '#F4AEC5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4AEC5] text-[#F4AEC5]

SCSS

$pink: #F4AEC5;

Similar Colors

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#F5ABC5 · ΔE 2.2

Baby Girl

#F5ACBC · ΔE 4.1

Bayberry

#E6A7BC · ΔE 4.2

Pink Begonia

#ECB0CA · ΔE 4.4

Rhododendron

#F2ABCB · ΔE 4.8

Pure Pink

#FAB6C5 · ΔE 4.9

Rosy Glow

#EAAEBE · ΔE 5.1

Coral Pink

#F9ABBA · ΔE 5.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4AEC5?

#F4AEC5 is Pink, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F4AEC5 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 #F4AEC5. In RGB it's 244, 174, 197, and in HSL it's 340°, 76%, 82%.

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