PINKS

Rose Mallow

#F5AECA

RGB 245, 174, 202 · HSL 336°, 78%, 82% · CMYK 0, 29, 18, 4

Rose Mallow is #F5AECA in HEX — rgb(245, 174, 202), hsl(336°, 78%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 18%, 4%).

Rose Mallow pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 336°, 78%, 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#F5AECA

RGB245, 174, 202

HSL336°, 78%, 82%

HSV336°, 29%, 96%

CMYK0, 29, 18, 4

Decimal16101066

CSS RGBrgb(245, 174, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(336, 78%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rose Mallow C-1121

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Mallow 1122

ΔE 1.7 · #F4AAC7

Benjamin Moore

Blushing 2086-50

ΔE 1.8 · #F6ACC6

Behr

Pink Taffy BIC-04

ΔE 2.1 · #F5B2CF

Valspar

Pink Frenzy 1002-2A

ΔE 3.1 · #EBA7C4

PPG

Tickled Pink 1181-4

ΔE 3.4 · #EFA7BF

Dunn-Edwards

Heartfelt DE5059

ΔE 4.4 · #FFADC9

Dulux

Pink Gin S48H3

ΔE 7 · #DEA3BB

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 8.3 · #E2A3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 9.1 · #D899B1

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 11.8 · #D593A5

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.1 · #F1A1A6

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15.1 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.6 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 20.7 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 25.2 · #D4CAD3

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

#F5AECA

#ADF5D8

Analogous

#F5ADEE

#F5AECA

#F5B4AD

Triadic

#F5AECA

#CAF5AD

#ADCAF5

Split-Complementary

#F5AECA

#ADF5B4

#ADEEF5

Tetradic

#F5AECA

#EEF5AD

#ADF5D8

#B4ADF5

Monochromatic

#E42572

#EC699E

#F5AECA

#FCE8F0

Rectangle

#F5AECA

#F5D8AD

#ADF5D8

#ADCAF5

Compound

#F5AECA

#F5B4AD

#ADF5D8

#ADEEF5

Variations

Lighter

#F7BED5

#F6D1E0

#F8E6ED

Darker

#EF5F99

#D6105F

#7F0737

Saturation

#DCC6CF

#F5ADCA

#FAA8C9

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.79:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5AECA

#CDCCC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5AECA

#BDBDC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5AECA

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Rose Mallow 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

#F7AFB3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5AECA

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4B4D7

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.

#7FE5BC

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: #F5AECA;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5AECA;

CSS Variable

--color-rose-mallow: #F5AECA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rose-mallow': '#F5AECA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5AECA] text-[#F5AECA]

SCSS

$rose-mallow: #F5AECA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5AECA?

#F5AECA is Rose Mallow, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F5AECA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Rose Mallow?

Rose Mallow 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 Rose Mallow?

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

Where can I download Rose Mallow?

You can download Rose Mallow 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 Rose Mallow?

The hex code is #F5AECA. In RGB it's 245, 174, 202, and in HSL it's 336°, 78%, 82%.

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