PINKS

Rosy Outlook

#F5AB9E

RGB 245, 171, 158 · HSL 9°, 81%, 79% · CMYK 0, 30, 36, 4

Rosy Outlook is #F5AB9E in HEX — rgb(245, 171, 158), hsl(9°, 81%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 30%, 36%, 4%).

Rosy Outlook pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 81%, 79%. 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#F5AB9E

RGB245, 171, 158

HSL9°, 81%, 79%

HSV9°, 36%, 96%

CMYK0, 30, 36, 4

Decimal16100254

CSS RGBrgb(245, 171, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 81%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 003

ΔE 2.4 · #FDB1A4

Valspar

Brushed Rose 2003-4A

ΔE 2.9 · #ECA69B

PPG

Riviera Rose 1189-4

ΔE 2.9 · #F7B1A6

Vista Paint

Mystic Tulip C-1063

ΔE 3 · #F8B2A2

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Tide DE5130

ΔE 3.1 · #FFAFA3

Hallman-Lindsay

Mystic Tulip 1064

ΔE 3.2 · #F9B3A3

Behr

Melon Sorbet P190-3

ΔE 3.4 · #FDABA0

Dulux

Wisley Pink S06G4

ΔE 4 · #F2A299

Kilz

Coral Myth LA190-01

ΔE 5 · #ECABA3

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 5.4 · #F0AFA8

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 5.7 · #FAA495

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.7 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 10.9 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 12.7 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 16.4 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 17.8 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#F5AB9E

#9EE8F5

Analogous

#F59EBC

#F5AB9E

#F5D69E

Triadic

#F5AB9E

#9EF5AB

#AB9EF5

Split-Complementary

#F5AB9E

#9EF5D6

#9EBCF5

Tetradic

#F5AB9E

#BCF59E

#9EE8F5

#D69EF5

Monochromatic

#E23618

#EE6F59

#F5AB9E

#FCE7E3

#FDEBE8

Rectangle

#F5AB9E

#E8F59E

#9EE8F5

#AB9EF5

Compound

#F5AB9E

#F5D69E

#9EE8F5

#9EBCF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7BCB1

#F5CFC9

#F7E5E2

Darker

#F16951

#D22A0C

#7D1604

Saturation

#D6C0BC

#F5AB9E

#FAA899

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5AB9E

#D1C79D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5AB9E

#BABAA0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5AB9E

#F4ABB0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rosy Outlook 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

#F7AD92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5AB9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B2B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#72D4E5

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: #F5AB9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5AB9E;

CSS Variable

--color-rosy-outlook: #F5AB9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rosy-outlook': '#F5AB9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5AB9E] text-[#F5AB9E]

SCSS

$rosy-outlook: #F5AB9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5AB9E?

#F5AB9E is Rosy Outlook, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5AB9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rosy Outlook?

Rosy Outlook 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 Rosy Outlook?

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

Where can I download Rosy Outlook?

You can download Rosy Outlook 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 Rosy Outlook?

The hex code is #F5AB9E. In RGB it's 245, 171, 158, and in HSL it's 9°, 81%, 79%.

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